Steve Ratuva on Pacific Islands Forum’s shaky start with Kiribati withdrawal

The 51st Pacific Islands Forum is the first time Pacific leaders have gathered since the pandemic began and one of the most significant forums in many years. University of Canterbury Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva talks to RNZ about Kiribati’s withdrawal from the Forum and some of the issues due to be discussed, including climate change and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.