6 Dec 2018

Pavilion at COP24 highlights Pacific climate efforts

6:46 am on 6 December 2018

The Pacific is showcasing its action on climate change at the United Nations climate summit in Katowice.

Mae Jemison gives a speech during COP 24, the 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Katowice, Poland on 4 December, 2018.

Mae Jemison gives a speech during COP 24, the 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Katowice, Poland on 4 December, 2018. Photo: Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto

Delegations from Fiji, New Zealand and Pacific regional agencies have partnered to bring the Pacific to the Koronivia Pavilion at COP24.

The pavilion highlights the vulnerability of Pacific islanders to climate change and seeks to spread the word about mitigation and adaptation efforts.

Over 20,000 delegates are attending COP24.

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