Fiji’s Prime Minister has warned Australia that climate change is no laughing matter and poses an enormous threat to Fijians and Pacific Islanders.

The Fijian Prime Minister took advantage of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's Pacific visit calling him on to put the welfare of the Pacific people before the welfare of a single industry.

Mr. Morrison is the first Australian Prime Minister to visit  Fiji since 2006, with this trip aimed at shoring up Australia's influence in the nation, which has been home to Chinese investment of late.