Fiji, Oct. 8 -- India has offered to share its expertise in ocean science, coastal monitoring, early warning systems and climate risk assessment with Pacific island countries as leaders push for stronger climate action ahead of COP31.

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said India's experience as a country with a vast coastline and numerous islands gave it a strong understanding of the challenges facing Pacific island states.

Speaking at the Pacific Pre-COP31 plenary in Denarau, Yadav said there was no single pathway to addressing climate change and solutions must reflect the specific circumstances of each country.

"We have seen that there can't be one-size-fits-all pathway to climate action," Yada...