Fiji, Oct. 9 -- Pacific political climate champions must turn the region's priorities into concrete outcomes at COP31, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says.

Speaking at the Political Climate Champions and Pacific COP31 Climate Envoys briefing on Friday, Waqa said the Pacific had an opportunity to strengthen its influence in global climate negotiations, with Australia serving as COP31 President of Negotiations and Pacific climate envoys supporting the process.

"The challenge before us is therefore one of translating those priorities into effective international advocacy, that drives real outcomes for our countries and our communities," Waqa said.

He said the Pacific Pre-COP had allowed the international climate commun...