India, Nov. 10 -- The Pacific has opened its home at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), with the official launch of the Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion and Pacific Delegation Office in Antalya this evening.

With the support from the Governments of Australia and New Zealand and managed by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), the Pavilion will host a two-week programme of side events, talanoa sessions and exhibitions. Pacific experts, youth, women, community and indigenous leaders will share what they know from living with the climate crisis every day.

Together with the Pacific Delegation Office, Pacific negotiators have a dedicated space to prepare, coordinate and work together until ...