Panel Dialogue on the importance of not negotiating on 1.5C and anchoring it in science For the Pacific region, limiting global warming to 1.5°C is not merely a political goal it is a matter of absolute survival. This panel discussion brings together key voices to underscore why the 1.5°C threshold remains non-negotiable, anchoring this mandate in the latest, uncompromising climate science. While scientific data unequivocally outlines the catastrophic impacts of overshooting this limit from accelerating sea-level rise to devastating extreme weather the Pacific is not simply sounding the alarm. The region is actively leading the response. Panellists will unpack the critical evidence driving this urgency while showcasing what the region is actively aiming to achieve through bold climate strategies, resilient adaptation, and steadfast global advocacy. Join us to explore how robust science and Pacific leadership are converging to fiercely defend the 1.5°C guardrail and chart a sustainable course for the Blue Continent.

Venue

Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion

Speakers

Dr Sindra Sharma, Moemoana Schwenke, Pacific Ministers and negotiators