Fiji, Aug. 21 -- Pacific youth will have a direct role in Fiji's preparations for COP31, with Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya calling on young climate leaders to strengthen their voice and help shape the region's priorities.

Speaking at the closing of the Regional Conference of Youth on Climate Change (RCOY) Oceania 2026 in Suva, Tabuya said Fiji's official COP31 delegation would include young Pacific people nominated through the Pacific Youth Council and the National Youth Council of Fiji.

"Not observer passes at the margin, but as party overflow delegates, with responsibilities in its work and in its preparation. From your side, this means commitment. You need to attend each and every taskforce me...