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Panel Discussion

Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) for Climate-Resilient Pacific

Monday 5 October 2026 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Convention 2

About this session

Displays: A request to showcase LC3 and LC3 based products (cement, mortars and concretes) that visually demonstrate the LC3 product. •Side events: A request for a Side Event dedicated to Blue Concrete Initiatives. This will consist of expert presentations and showcase the initiative taken by Fiji to demonstrate leadership on climate action •Presentation on LC3: A request to deliver one to two presentations on LC3, covering project progress, key findings from raw material assessments, and opportunities for scaling LC3. •Interactive Sessions: Stakeholder engagement and dialogue •Integration and Demonstration of GIS Interactive Map The demonstration of the GIS Interactive Map and its integration into the MRD Dashboard inclusive of Fijis geoscientific data. The GIS Interactive Map captures data from raw material assessments conducted from late 2024 to 2026. For each sample, detailed data is recorded including chemical analysis results, material characteristics, geographic coordinates, and associated datasets. This tool will enable stakeholders to interactively access and analyse spatial and technical data, supporting evidence-based decision-making. •Community Voices Segment: Showcase stories and perspectives of resource owning units like Mataqali Laselase of Nabaka village involved in resource development, highlighting local benefits and stewardship Format: PowerPoint Presentation Panel Discussion Launching of the MRD Geoscientific Data Dashboard Presentation: Overview of the Blue Concrete Initiative: Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) Professor Daniel Franks, Director, Sustainable Minerals Institute

Speakers

PC
Paula Cirikiyasawa
Permanent Secretary for Lands and Mineral Resources
AA
Abduvakkos Abdurahmanov
UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Fiji Office
GL
Gary Lee
Geotechnical Advisor
The Pacific Community
PS
Peni Suveinakama
Resource Owner
DF
Professor Daniel Franks
Director, Sustainable Minerals Institute

Session details

Format
Panel Discussion
Date
Monday 5 October 2026
Time
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Where
Convention 2
Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay
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Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources - Fiji
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