5 Jul 2019

Forum focus on green towns

8:31 am on 5 July 2019

The Pacific Islands Development Forum has said it will promote towns in the region becoming environmentally-friendly.

PIDF team leader Mark Borg, second from right, with staff at the Pacific Urban Forum in Fiji this week.

PIDF team leader Mark Borg, second from right, with staff at the Pacific Urban Forum in Fiji this week. Photo: PIDF

The forum's Mark Borg said the so-called green towns need to reflect principles of the green economy.

Speaking at the Pacific Urban Forum in Fiji this week, Mr Borg said a green town should include walking spaces, clean energy vehicles, an economy powered by renewables, plastic-free shopping and eating and an abundance of plant and animal life.