Remarks by SPC DDG, Dr Paula Vivili at the Pacific Climate Smart Agriculture Regional Food Systems Dialogue
STATEMENT BY DR VIVILI
DELIVERED AT OPENING CEREMONY OF THE
PACIFIC CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS DIALOGUE
VIRTUAL MEETING
30 JUNE 2021
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