Legislative Assembly of Tonga | Fale Alea o Tonga

Food security, cyber-security, gender-based violence, and illicit drug trafficking the highlights of Day 2 and 3 of the Pacific Islands Parliamentary Group Conference.

Addressing Food Security and Cyber-Security

The second day of the conference began with a focused examination of the Pacific Islands' food security challenges. Panelists discussed the dual pressures of internal factors such as climate change—which exacerbates soil degradation and erratic weather patterns—and external factors including global market volatility and reliance on imported food. These issues combine to create a precarious situation for local food systems.