Fiji: Threat of climate change bigger than conflict, says defense minister
By DW
14 June 2022 |
5:58 am
Fijian Defense Minister Inia Seruiratu said his country was threatened more by climate change than the geopolitical competition in the region. Fiji has borne the costly impact of several cyclones in recent years.
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