Fijians held rallies on Saturday to mark the global day of action in raising awarness on climate change, under the theme this year of "A Day to Move Beyond Fossil Fuels"..
The marchers took to the streets on bikes, skates, skateboards, or just foot to show their support for the theme.
The "Moving Planet Fiji"event in the capital saw a march take place from Suva Point to Suva Grammar School and back again before speeches and activities will be held at Suva Point.
The organizor was delighted to express that the reigning, 2011 Hibiscus (national traditional culture festival in Fiji) Queen, Alisi Rabukawaqa had also come on board to show her support for our home and our planet, which is threatened by the climate crisis.
Rabukawaqa with the Moving Planet Pacific Coordinator Ewan Cameron were guest speakers of the action day.
"We are also calling on all walkers, runners, cyclists, paddlers and any other non fossil fuel powered movers to join us and become part of a global voice and to tackle climate change," Rabukawaqa said.
Cameron said while it is a new initiative, they are looking at raising awareness on how small countries like Fiji need to speak out.
Moving Planet is a worldwide rally to demand solutions to the climate crisis and Sept. 24 is a single day to move away from fossil fuels.
Lai Koto, a participant, told Xinhua, said it was relevant that Fiji was part of this considering that the effects of climate change was directly felt in the Pacific.
"Fiji being the hub of the Pacific should be a part of this global campaign. We should teach the younger generation to resort to the way of life our ancestors were known for," she said, adding "they preserved not only our culture, our marine life, forests and our resources."
"Moving Planet Fiji" said: "For too long, our leaders have denied and delayed, compromised and caved. That era must come to an end: it's time to get moving on the climate crisis."
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