Climate change major challenge for Pacific: Fijian official

Climate change major challenge for Pacific: Fijian official

21 AUGUST 2013

SUVA, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Climate change is one of the greatest barriers to sustainable development for small island countries, a Fijian official said Wednesday.

Esala Nayasi, director of the political and treaties division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the adverse effects of climate change is a security threat to Pacific island countries ( PICs) as it greatly affects the survival of people through the impact it has on resources.

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Source: Xinhua Net

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