11 Aug 2021

Time running out for meaningful climate action - Report

From , 6:02 am on 11 August 2021

People in Fiji are struggling to cope with their mental health amid the humanitarian crisis caused by the pandemic.

Many Fijian households face an uncertain future. With people out of work and unable to feed their families, many are relying on support from relatives in New Zealand.

There have been more than 300 covid-related deaths since April and more than 20 thousand active cases in isolation.

Eleisha Foon has more.

Factory smoke and winter smog above Christchurch. IPCC scientists say greenhouse gas emissions must be virtually eliminated.

Factory smoke and winter smog above Christchurch. IPCC scientists say emissions must be virtually eliminated. Photo: AFP