Update: 2:20PM YOUNG people should learn more about conserving and managing their natural resources and therefore adopt a culture of preparedness.
Students of Ratu Kadavulevu School were given this message this morning at the start of their own Climate Change Week at the Tailevu boarding school for boys.
Officiating the start of the RKS climate change activities, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Semi Dranibaka told the school community the Pacific was in the midst of threats to the island way of life.
“The National theme is ‘Accelerating Climate Action for Resilient Fiji’ but this morning I am so happy to see that the school has chosen an even more elaborate theme which is ‘Institutionalising Climate Change, Adaptation through Environment Awareness and Cultivating a Culture of Preparedness, Safety and Resilience of children and school communities,” Mr Draunibaka said.
“We are one of the most vulnerable countries in the world and it is now even more imperative that we look after our land and resources which is now under threat from the impacts of climate change.”
According to a statement from the Ministry of Forests, Mr Draunibaka told the Lodoni students threats to the islands included rising sea levels, extreme weather events and changes to agriculture brought about by climate change.
“In launching the one week awareness program this morning at the school, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Semi Dranibaka said that the week will be a very important one for everyone alike as we highlight the changes taking place in our world today particularly Fiji,” the statement said.
The forester said encouraged the students and teachers to learn more about how to conserve natural resources and told them today was a new beginning to “continuing to fight against threats to climate change….”
Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum today launched at the Albert Park in Suva the nationwide start to National Climate Change Week.
