UN pre‑COP climate summit kicks off in Fiji ahead of Turkey COP31

UN's pre‑COP climate summit opened in Nadi, Fiji on Monday, 5 October 2026, gathering Pacific leaders to spotlight communities on the front lines of climate change. Fiji's Climate Minister Lynda Tabuya told the opening ceremony that the government, the people of Fiji and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka were proud to launch the Pacific pre‑COP31 stakeholder programme. The week‑long discussions will also be held on the atoll nation of Tuvalu, serving as a run‑up to the main UN‑sponsored global climate summit, COP31, scheduled for the following month in Turkey. Delegates aim to shape priorities and draw international attention before the larger conference.

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Pre‑COP meetings allow regions to set agendas and highlight urgent issues, helping shape negotiations at the subsequent global COP event where worldwide climate policies are debated.