BLUE PACIFIC CLIMATE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT A Call for Ambitious Global Action SUVA, FIJI, 16 OCTOBER | ONLINE FROM 23 OCTOBER

You are invited to the Blue Pacific Climate Leadership Summit, hosted in partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Futures at the University of the South Pacific.

This unique event fosters collaboration and accelerates urgent climate leadership and action on the road to and following the UN Climate Summit in Türkiye (COP31) this November.

Whether you are a youth leader, policymaker, NGO representative, or climate advocate, your voice matters. Together, we will shape innovative solutions, champion Pacific leadership, and help keep 1.5°C within reach.

Connect, collaborate, and drive meaningful change. Register now to secure your place and help build a more resilient and just future.

SPEAKERS & FACILITATORS

MC
Amelia Rigsby

Digital Media Assistant Producer & Storyteller PACIFIC COMMUNITY - SPC

DR SIVENDRA MICHAEL

Permanent Secretary for Environment & Climate Change GOVERNMENT OF FIJI

ANNEMARY VIKATORIA RADUVA

Climate Activist, Youth Champion & Founder YOUNG ECO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

DR AWNESH
SINGH

Associate Professor, Centre for Sustainable Futures UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC

Rev. James
Bhagwan

Pacific
Faith Leader Ocean Advocate, Fiji

Noelene
Nabulivou

Fiji Feminist Activist Co-Executive Director, DIVA for Equality

Lavetanalagi
Seru

Board Chair Pacific Islands
Climate Action Network

Eparama
Qerewaqa

Executive Coordinator Alliance for Future Generations - Fiji

Patricia
Chand

Lecturer of Law
University of Fiji PICAN Board Member

Vishal
Prasad

Director Pacific Islands Students
Fighting Climate Change

Wilson
Hazelman

Freelance Consultant Coral Reef
Ecologist

Ailava
Samuels
PRE-RECORDED

Miss Pacific Islands 2026 Pacific Ambassador, Pre-COP31

George
Nacewa

Pacific Organiser 350
Pacific

Sigalima Bola
PRE-RECORDED

Environmental Science Student and Young Feminist Grounded Justice Initiative

Jale
Samuwai

Manager,
CFAN Program RMI

Rob McGowan
(Pā Ropata)
PRE-RECORDED

Rongoā Māori Practitioner Tīwaiwaka

Imogen Butler

Climate Leader, Regional Manager Australia-Pacific Australia-Pacific branch of The Climate Reality Project

Karen Aguilera

Climate Leader, Policy & Advocacy Lead Australia-Pacific branch of The Climate Reality Project

Don Henry AM

Melbourne Enterprise Professor of Environmentalism & Director Australia-Pacific branch of The Climate Reality Project

Deepen your understanding of climate science: Explore the region’s unique priorities, understand the real-world significance of the 1.5°C target, and discover practical steps rooted in first-hand experience. Leave empowered with stories and strategies to champion climate action in your own community.

Grow your network for community impact: Connect with inspiring climate advocates from the Pacific, Australia, and around the globe. Develop partnerships that continue after the event, creating real opportunities for collaboration and positive change tailored to your community.

Supercharge your climate leadership journey: Access tailored resources and guidance to boost your climate leadership skills. Gain actionable insights and fresh inspiration to drive change in your community, supported by a passionate and diverse network.