CLIMATE REALITY LEADERSHIP TRAINING - Nadi: AGENDA

THIS AGENDA IS NOT YET FINAL AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ​

Pre-training sessions

Successful applicants will be invited to online networking sessions with the branch (online)

Agenda - Crowne Plaza Resort & Spa, Nadi, Fiji - 5 April

9:30 – 10:30
Registration & morning tea

10:45 – 11:00
Introductions & welcome from The Climate Reality Project Australia & Pacific branch

11:00 – 11:15
Ministerial address from Dr. Sivendra Michael, Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change

11:15 - 13:15
Presentation by former Vice President Al Gore (pre-recorded)

13:15 - 14.30
Lunch

14:30 - 16:00

Workshops with Pacific Islands Climate Action Network, Alliance for Future Generations [Fiji] and 350 Pacific.

Pacific Climate Justice Demands: What Do They Mean for You?Workshop with the Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN)

Curious about climate justice in the Pacific and how you can be part of the movement? Join us for an interactive, (youth-led) workshop exploring the Pacific Climate Justice Demands 2024 and learning about the work of PICAN (Pacific Islands Climate Action Network)!

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Through engaging discussions, real-world examples, and action-oriented brainstorming, we’ll unpack what these demands mean for you, your community, and the future of the Pacific. Whether you’re new to climate advocacy or already involved, this session will equip you with practical ways to take action, connect with PICAN, and ensure Pacific voices lead the fight for climate justice.  Your voice matters- let’s chart the course together!​

Our Pawa: Shaping the Pacific climate narrative from Warrior to World Builder. Workshop with 350 Pacific.

This session will dive into the power of stories, and how the story of the Pacific has shaped our fight for climate justice. It will spotlight the fight to phase out fossil fuels, and pave the way for a new fight - one where we build a future on our terms.

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A world where Pacific peoples will not only survive the climate crisis, but thrive with access to safe and fair renewable energy, and the resources we need to excel. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own personal stories, and what a thriving and resilient Pacific would mean to them. They will be equipped with tools to help them build campaigns for climate solutions, craft stories of climate justice, and champion access to renewable energy. ​

Rooted in Resilience: Integrating Wellness, Gender Justice, and Indigenous Wisdom into Pacific Climate Leadership. Workshop with the Alliance for Future Generations.

This 90-minute workshop, complemented by a 30-day follow-up challenge, is designed to empower Pacific climate activists and youth leaders with tools to sustain long-term advocacy...

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...while centering Indigenous knowledge and gender equity. Drawing from AFG’s grassroots initiatives and my personal journey as a survivor, yoga instructor, and Co-Focal Point Officer for Gender & HR, this program bridges personal healing with systemic change—a critical approach to accelerating climate action in the region. ​

16:00 - 16:15
Afternoon break 

16:15 - 17:00
Regional Panel discussion exploring climate leadership in the Pacific with: Wilson Hazelman, AnnMary Raduva and Jessica Work (more speakers to be announced)

17:00 - 17:30
Closing remarks & Green Pin distribution

17:30 - 19:00
​Reception & networking.