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Fijian Sustainable Development Bond Framework 2022
This new Framework is the first of its kind developed by a Small Island Developing State.
The Fiji Government has developed the Fijian Sustainable Bond Framework to enable the issuance of thematic bonds related to Fiji’s sustainable development ambitions. This Framework builds on the experience and Green Bond Framework of the Fiji Sovereign Green Bond issuance in 2017, with the intention of issuing other thematic bonds, starting with a Blue Bond in 2022.
The Framework creates a robust taxonomy for green, blue, and social projects. It is expected to help Fiji better communicate its sustainable development finance priorities with bilateral, multilateral, private and philanthropic investors.
Download Link: Fijian Sustainable Bond Framework
Climate Change Act 2021
On 24 September 2021, Fiji achieved a milestone by gazetting the Climate Change Act 2021.
The Act creates a legal basis to support our sustainable development objectives, long-term climate ambition, net-zero emissions target, and commitment to protecting Fiji’s environment.
The Climate Change Act 2021 consists of 112 clauses and sections. It is divided into 17 parts reflecting both Fiji’s current National Climate Change Policy and the Paris Agreement. More importantly, the Act declares a climate emergency (under part 2) by recognising the urgent need for rapid and ambitious global action.
Download Climate Change Act 2021
COP26 – 2021
United Nations Climate Change Conference
During November 2021, the Fijian Government attended the 26th Conference of Parties in Glasgow with the following outcome:
- Countries reaffirmed agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius
- Agreement that emissions have to fall 45% by 2030
- Negotiations reached deal on global carbon trading (Article 6)
- Climate deal between China and the US
- Breakthrough agreement of fossil fuels – phasing down coal
- “Oceans” mentioned in agreement documents for the first time – a big win for Pacific SIDS
- Not enough clear pledges for new finance
- Experts warned that carbon trading deal has weaknesses
- No additional funds to cope with climate change for vulnerable countries like SIDS
- Current national pledges (NDCs) put the world on track for 2.4 degrees Celsius
- Language on reducing coal watered down from “phase out” to “phase down”
Quick Facts
The Ministry of Economy (MoE) is Fijis National Designated Authority (NDA) to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The NDA serves as the interface between stakeholders and the GCF. It provides broad strategic oversight of the GCF activities in Fiji and communicates Fiji’s priorities for financing low-emission and climate resilient development. Fiji has currently 5 GCF projects.
More information about the NDA can be accessed here:
The Fijian Government has released key policy documents that help formulate climate change action.
The policies can be accessed here:
Climate Change Act 2021
National Climate Change Policy 2018 – 2030
National Adaptation Plan (NAP)
Displacement Guidelines
Planned Relocation Guidelines
Low Emission Development Strategy 2018 – 2050 (LEDS)
NDC Implementation Roadmap 2017 – 2030
National Ocean Policy 2020 – 2030
The Fijian Ministry of Economy has developed its Environmental and Social Management Safeguard (ESMS) Policy and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Policy meeting international standards. These policies were developed in line with the Environmental Management Act and the National Gender Policy, making the Ministry of Economy the first having such policies implemented.
Accordingly, these policies help guide, measure, and administer strong environmental and social principles in projects and programme.
Download the ESMS Policy & GESI Policy
The Fijian Government has successfully relocated 6 climate vulnerable communities to safer grounds since 2011 to address climate induced displacement. We are also one of the first countries in the world to have a policy to address climate induced displacement and human mobility.
Download the Planned Relocation Guidelines and Displacement Guidelines.
6 climate vulnerable communities
News & Blog
The Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) high-level dialogue took place on August 21-22, 2023, at Fiji’s Grand Pacific Hotel. This significant event brought together leaders […]
Expression of Interest (EOI) is invited for the preparation of chapters 1 (National Circumstances and Institutional Arrangements) and 4 (Constraints and Gaps, and Related Financial, Technical […]
In a bold stride towards a sustainable future, Fiji has set its sights on reducing energy-related emissions by 30% by 2030 through its Nationally Determined Contributions […]
The two year project was officially kicked-off on 1st August with partners from the Office of the Prime Minister, Climate Change Division (CCD), Ministry of Finance […]
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Climate Change Division – GIS Platform
The Government of Fiji has set ambitious plans to support its most climate-impacted communities. Geospatial applications, as decision-support tools, are helping selected and prioritised pipeline projects, with the evidence-based rationale needed to pursue innovative financing solutions.
The Climate Change Division has launched this GIS platform that provides a collection of decision support tools, including maps, apps, and data layers supporting Fiji’s climate change streams.
This includes CCD applications presenting Fiji’s critical work on Planned Relocation and Displacement of Climate-Impacted Communities, adaptation initiatives including ongoing efforts on Nature-based Seawalls with the Ministry of Waterways, E-bus, Fiji Rural Electrification Fund, and other web applications supporting climate resilience.
This initiative is part of a long-term, dedicated, and nationally embedded support from the UNOSAT Division of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) within the Climate Change Division. The platform maps projects and activities in collaboration with implementing ministries, through the support of the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) programme on “Strengthening Capacities in the use of geospatial information for improved resilience in the Asia-Pacific and Africa”.
