Fiji, Nov. 2 -- Pacific Island countries have completed, substantially delivered or are actively implementing about 85 percent of regional leaders' decisions made between 2023 and 2025, but gaps in climate financing, national implementation and social inclusion continue to challenge the region's long-term development goals.

This is highlighted in the 'Third Annual Report on the Implementation of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent,' which reviews progress, achievements and challenges in advancing the region's shared vision for a peaceful, secure, resilient and prosperous Pacific.

The report, presented by Forum Secretary-General Baron Waqa, says regional unity and collective leadership remain central to addressing growing ec...