Pacific

Forum focus on green towns

08:31 am on 5 July 2019

The Pacific Islands Development Forum has said it will promote towns in the region becoming environmentally-friendly.

PIDF team leader Mark Borg, second from right, with staff at the Pacific Urban Forum in Fiji this week. Photo: PIDF

The forum's Mark Borg said the so-called green towns need to reflect principles of the green economy.

Speaking at the Pacific Urban Forum in Fiji this week, Mr Borg said a green town should include walking spaces, clean energy vehicles, an economy powered by renewables, plastic-free shopping and eating and an abundance of plant and animal life.