The exposure that Fiji has gained over the course of the past year through climate leadership proved to be invaluable in many ways where it was able to attract international investments and grants to make Fiji's infrastructure and development more sustainable.
This was highlighted by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while officiating at the 2017 Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards at the Sheraton Fiji Resort in Nadi.
Bainimarama says this time last year, Fiji took up a global leadership role and was proud to be co‑Chair of the United Nations Oceans Summit, took the perspective of Small Island Developing States to the centre stage of international climate discourse, and successfully presided over the United Nations negotiations on climate change as COP23 President.
He says this assistance will help expedite government's efforts to provide every corner of Fiji with access to sustainable infrastructure, clean water and renewable energy sources.
The Prime Minister says it has also given access to technical expertise and support so that they can make better-informed decisions on sustainable development.
Bainimarama says it is not just the hard investments that will reap the benefits of this increased exposure.
He says the exposure gained through international media coverage has already inspired a spike in web traffic to Tourism Fiji's website.
Bainimarama says the "Bula Spirit" that was shared by the delegation in Bonn, Germany, the smiles and the stories that was shared, relayed a message not of helplessness, but of hope.
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