Identity Politics and Climate Diplomacy in Small States with a Focus on Enhancing International Discourse Power through Identity Construction in Fiji

Boran He

2025

Abstract

This study investigates the strategic transformation of Fiji, a Pacific small island developing state (SIDS), within the context of global climate governance. Faced with the existential threat of climate change, Fiji has actively adopted innovative strategies to transition its identity from that of a "victim" to a "leader." The study examines three central aspects: Fiji's narrative strategies for identity construction, the use of the Talanoa Dialogue as an innovative tool for enhancing international discourse power, and the implementation of blue economy policies to achieve sustainable development. Using qualitative case study methodology, the findings demonstrate Fiji's success in leveraging moral narratives, regional cooperation, and inclusive policy innovations to gain international recognition and leadership. This research contributes to the understanding of identity construction in international relations and provides practical guidance for other SIDS navigating the challenges of climate diplomacy.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

He B. (2025). Identity Politics and Climate Diplomacy in Small States with a Focus on Enhancing International Discourse Power through Identity Construction in Fiji. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Innovative Education and Social Development - Volume 1: IESD; ISBN 978-989-758-779-5, SciTePress, pages 461-466. DOI: 10.5220/0013999400004912

in Bibtex Style

@conference{iesd25,
author={Boran He},
title={Identity Politics and Climate Diplomacy in Small States with a Focus on Enhancing International Discourse Power through Identity Construction in Fiji},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Innovative Education and Social Development - Volume 1: IESD},
year={2025},
pages={461-466},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013999400004912},
isbn={978-989-758-779-5},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Innovative Education and Social Development - Volume 1: IESD
TI - Identity Politics and Climate Diplomacy in Small States with a Focus on Enhancing International Discourse Power through Identity Construction in Fiji
SN - 978-989-758-779-5
AU - He B.
PY - 2025
SP - 461
EP - 466
DO - 10.5220/0013999400004912
PB - SciTePress