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Panel Discussion Climate Finance

The Climate Infrastructure for Resilient Coastlines and Riverbanks CIRCAR: Nature Based Solutions for resilient Pacific

Monday 5 October 2026 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Ballroom 2

About this session

The event will commence with a keynote address by Australia's Ambassador for Climate Change, Mr Will Nankervis, formally launching the CIRCAR initiative. The keynote will be followed by a moderated panel discussion featuring representatives from DFAT, AIFFP, Pacific governments, Live & Learn Environment Education, civil society organisations, Indigenous leaders and community representatives from participating countries. The discussion will explore innovative blue-grey-green infrastructure approaches, partnership models, financing mechanisms and lessons from implementation across the Pacific. A field visit to Tuvalu is being organised separately in partnership with the National Pre-COP Committee in Tuvalu.

Speakers

DS
Ms Doris Susau Moderator
Country Director
Live & Learn Fiji
JM
Mr Justin Mohamed Panellist
Australian Ambassador First Nations People
RK
Hon. Ruth Cross Kwansing Panellist
Minister for Women, Youth Sports and Social Affairs-Kiribati
SS
Mr. Simione Sevudredre Panellist
Indigenous Knowledge Specialist
RG
Mr Richard Gorkrun Panellist
President
Tuvalu Climate Action Network

Session details

Format
Panel Discussion
Date
Monday 5 October 2026
Time
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Where
Ballroom 2
Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
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Organised by
Live & Learn Environment Education / Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) – Australia / AIFFP
Places
180 of 180 taken
WEB ID
VQKU7S9F
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