In recent weeks, the nation has been at the mercy of erratic weather patterns that have left communities grappling with unprecedented challenges.
Heavy rains inundated vast areas, flooding homes and displacing families.
The sweltering heat and humidity have become unbearable, pushing the limits of what Fijians have ever experienced.
Now, a mini tornado has struck a community, serving as yet another stark reminder of the urgent need to address climate change.
Our cyclone season is almost coming to end and climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is unfolding before our eyes with alarming speed and ferocity.
The once predictable rhythms of nature have been disrupted, leaving devastation in their wake.
Our plight is not isolated; it mirrors a global trend of extreme weather events wreaking havoc on communities worldwide.
As we witness these unprecedented weather phenomena, the question arises: what comes next? Could snow in Fiji become a chilling reality?
While it may seem far-fetched, in the face of climate change, nothing can be ruled out. The unpredictability of weather patterns demands that we take heed of warnings and prepare for the unknown.
It is time for a collective awakening-a realisation that we are stewards of this planet, entrusted with its care for future generations.
We cannot afford to be complacent or indifferent to the signs of ecological distress. Each individual choice, whether it be reducing carbon emissions or adopting sustainable practices, contributes to the larger effort of mitigating climate change.
Climate change knows no borders; it demands a unified, global response grounded in science, equity, and justice.
Let Fiji’s mini tornado serve as a wake-up call-a clarion call to action in defence of our planet and all its inhabitants.
The time to act is now, for the sake of Fiji, for the sake of our world.
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