March 13, 2024
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is responsible for regulating Fiji’s engagement with international carbon market mechanisms and is in the process of developing national […]
February 7, 2024
As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), the Republic of Fiji advocates urgent action to strengthen its response to the imminent challenge posed by climate change. […]
January 24, 2024
The Climate Change Division (CCD) embarked on the second phase of the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) Project, marked by a virtual inception meeting held on Thursday, 18 January, […]
November 21, 2023
The indigenous people of Fiji are part of an oceanic migratory wave whose first settlers arrived around 1500 BC. Living as farmers, foragers and fishermen, the […]
November 7, 2023
The Regional Talanoa on Climate Induced Planned Relocation took place on 05 October 2023. The Regional Talanoa is in recognition of the climate crisis that we […]
September 14, 2023
The purpose of this Renewable Energy Integration (REI) Investment Plan (IP) is to seek financing and technical assistance for investments that will enhance the flexibility of […]
August 20, 2023
The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) has been developed to support the design of the proposed Green Climate Fund (GCF) programme: LoCAL: Supporting Resilient Island […]
August 9, 2023
The Climate Change Division (CCD) under the Office of the Prime Minister is the responsible national agency for addressing climate change issues in Fiji. The Quarter 2 […]
July 7, 2023
The Climate Change Division (CCD) of the Office of the Prime Minister as the National Designated Authority (NDA) Secretariat hosted the First Open Sector Working Group (SWG) Hybrid Information Session for 2023 […]
May 31, 2023
The key objective of the Fiji National Climate Finance Strategy (NCFS) is to layout investment priorities for climate adaptation and mitigation over the short (2022-2025) and […]
May 19, 2023
The information brief targets potential contributors and focuses on how the Trust Fund will serve at-risk communities and the policy and supporting frameworks on Planned Relocation. […]
May 19, 2023
The information brief targets potential beneficiaries (communities) and the public. It details the purpose of the Climate Relocation of Communities (CROC) Trust Fund, the scope of […]
May 19, 2023
The Financial Management Policy Guideline outlines the governance arrangements, applicable legal framework, administrative and financial requirements as well as the specific disbursement, procurement, audit, and reporting […]
May 8, 2023
The Climate Change Division (CCD) of the Office of the Prime Minister as the National Designated Authority (NDA) Secretariat hosted the First Closed Sector Working Group […]
May 5, 2023
The Fiji ICAT Project was launched by the Climate Change Division on 28 November 2021 and was jointly implemented by United Nations Office Project Services (UNOPS) […]
May 2, 2023
The Climate Change Division (CCD) under the Office of the Prime Minister is the responsible national agency for addressing climate change issues in Fiji. The Fiji […]
April 18, 2023
The Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for planned relocation in Fiji serves to support the successful operationalisation of the Planned Relocation Guidelines (PRG). The SOP provides structure […]
March 17, 2023
The Mitigation unit of Climate Change Division (CCD) works in collaboration with relevant line ministries of the government to implement climate change mitigation initiatives and action […]
March 9, 2023
The Drua Incubator (‘DI’) is a specialized sub-unit within the Climate Change Division, which was established during Fiji’s reign as COP23 Presidency. The DI collaborates with […]
February 21, 2023
The Adaptation team of the Climate Change Division is responsible for coordinating Fiji’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP), facilitating institutional coordination for adaptation actions to accelerate resource […]
January 5, 2023
This report provides a summary briefing of the first ever information session on the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP 27) hosted with the Open Sector […]
December 20, 2022
October 17, 2022
The oceans are a fundamental part of Fijian lives, culture and traditions. Here are some of the activities that the Fijian Government has done and envisioned […]
October 15, 2022
Fiji is committed to achieving its Sustainable Development Goals (‘SDGs’) by 2030 and intends to recover the development lost due to COVID-19, in synergy with allocating […]
October 13, 2022
This presentation introduces Fiji’s inter-ministerial work coordinated by the Climate Change and International Cooperation Division (CCICD). It includes the Green Climate Fund (GCF) readiness, the National […]
October 4, 2022
Fiji’s National Designated Authority (NDA) No-Objection Procedure Document elaborates the steps and processes of the No-Objection Procedure of the Climate Change and International Cooperation Division (CCICD) […]
June 21, 2022
Fiji National Climate Finance Strategy (NCFS) serves two vital roles. One, it fulfils the requirement of our recently enacted Climate Change Act to develop and implement […]
January 20, 2022
The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) cover key aspects relating to the Sector Working Groups (SWG) of the National Designated Authority (NDA) in Fiji. This includes questions […]
January 20, 2022
The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) cover key aspects relating to climate change and climate finance in Fiji. This includes questions about the Green Climate Fund (GCF) […]
December 21, 2021
The main objectives of the Fiji NDA SWG Consultative Membership webinar were to a) Engage and connect with the SWGs for inputs for the NDA Portal, […]
September 23, 2021
The objectives of this Act are to provide a framework by which Fiji can develop and implement clear and long term climate change measures and policies […]
September 8, 2021
The Ministry of Economy (MoE’s) Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) is a broad operational framework that will allow the Ministry of Economy to explain its […]
August 31, 2021
The Ministry of Economy (MoE) recognizes that promoting equity and inclusion is both a moral imperative and an economic necessity. As noted in the Gender Equity […]
August 21, 2021
The Climate Change and International Cooperation Division (CCICD) of the Ministry of Economy as the National Designated Authority (NDA) of Fiji to the Green Climate Fund […]
June 21, 2021
The main objectives of the SWG consultative meeting were to 1) Review the consultative group TOR, and 2) Co-develop the Letter of Support and No Objections […]
June 21, 2021
The glossary covers key terms relating to climate finance and the Sector Working Groups (SWG) in Fiji. It is partly extracted from the guidelines for NDAs […]
June 9, 2021
The Climate Change and International Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Economy as the National Designated Authority of Fiji to the GCF, convened a Roundtable of […]
June 7, 2021
It is the third Sovereign Green Bond issuance Report that presents the list of funded projects, impact, monitoring procedures and templates that the Fijian Government has […]
May 24, 2021
This final Terms of Reference (TOR) was developed by the Climate Change and International Cooperation Division (CCICD) of the Ministry of Economy (MoE) in Fiji based […]
May 24, 2021
This Final Terms of Reference (TOR) was developed by the Climate Change and International Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Economy based on the initial Climate […]
May 20, 2021
This memorandum serves to inform the role of Government agencies in the management of Official Development Assistance (ODA) received from Development Partners, and also highlights the […]
May 17, 2021
The checklist identifies essential requirements and supporting documentation that must be included in each submission from respective Ministries in accessing un-budgeted cash grants. Author: Fiji Ministry […]
April 13, 2021
The NAP contains 160 prioritised adaptation measures across five broad sectoral and five systems to be implemented over the five-year period of the NAP (2018-2023) and […]
April 13, 2021
The Fiji Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) was developed in 2018. The overall aim of the LEDS is to enhance Fiji’s ability to plan for decarbonisation […]
April 13, 2021
The National Determined Contribution (NDC) is the mechanism to achieve a target for limiting global warming to 1.5oC to 2oC degrees above pre-industrial levels. Countries communicate […]
April 13, 2021
This briefing note is a summary of the Fiji National Climate Change Policy (NCCP). It provides key details on the overarching policy instrument for climate change […]
March 4, 2021
This document combines all presentations from the initial Fiji National Designated Authority (NDA) Sector Working Group (SWG) meetings. From the 3 to 12 November 2020, 4 […]
February 12, 2021
Fiji’s National Ocean Policy points the way to achieving “A healthy ocean that sustains the livelihoods and aspirations of current and future generations for Fiji.” Government […]
January 8, 2021
This report provides a short summary of these initial sector working group meetings covering a) Objectives and approach, b) Content, c) Participation, and d) Outcomes, lessons […]
January 8, 2021
Fiji communicated and updated the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) in 2020 to facilitate clarity, understanding and transparency of the NDC. Fiji’s updated NDC will maintain the […]
December 31, 2020
Before the polystyrene ban came into force many questions pertaining to the ban was raised by the public at large. This includes why the ban is […]
December 31, 2020
The information note on Polystyrene Ban highlights all basic information regarding the ban. It states the importance of this ban and details on how the ban […]
December 11, 2020
As a way forward from the single-use plastic bag ban, the Fijian government has also ventured into banning the use of all polystyrene products (commonly known […]
October 2, 2020
This document provides a brief (/snapshot) of Fiji’s Climate funding from domestic to international public sources from 2016 – 2019 based on the available information provided. […]
May 4, 2020
The technology needs assessment was a nationally driven, gender-inclusive process involving relevant stakeholders. The initial consultation with stakeholders and reviews of National Development Plans, the national […]
May 3, 2020
The technology needs assessment was a nationally driven, gender-inclusive process involving relevant stakeholders. From a mitigation perspective, the Fiji Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) takes a two-pronged […]
April 28, 2020
Fiji’s Third National Communication is an important report that helps Fiji fulfil its reporting obligation as a Party to the UNFCCC. This report shows how Fiji […]
April 3, 2020
The purpose of this framework is to provide guidance to the Climate Change and International Cooperation Division on how a system to comprehensively monitor and evaluate […]
March 24, 2020
Circular memorandum to advise line Ministries and respective Government Agencies of the essential processes and procedures for accessing ad-hoc (unbudgeted) cash agrants. It also discusses how […]
January 21, 2020
The Fiji’s Sovereign Green Bond issuance Report encourage unprecedented private-sector climate finance, expedite climate action at the national and local levels and ensure fiscal stability. Author: […]
December 20, 2019
The information sheet on the ban of plastics contains all relevant and important information about the ban. It explains about the importance of the plastic bag […]
December 19, 2019
The document highlights important questions that are generally asked about the plastic bag ban. This includes why the ban came into force, who will be monitoring […]
December 2, 2019
This document provides guidance for the Government of the Republic of Fiji and all other stakeholders present in Fiji, to reduce the vulnerabilities associated with displacement […]
September 24, 2019
Fiji’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) is a comprehensive review of the implementation of the transformative 2030 Agenda and its 17 SDGs. The review has revealed that […]
June 24, 2019
The purposes of the Fund are to (a) receive monies from donors and other sources for planned relocation; and (b) disburse monies for planned relocation and […]
June 24, 2019
Given the rise in plastic litter all around the globe and specifically in the Pacific it is important that bold actions are taken to minimise this […]
June 7, 2019
The Environment and Climate Adaptation Levy (ECAL) provides an update on the utilisation of ECAL Funds. ECAL is a tax on prescribed services, items and income. […]
January 7, 2019
Fiji’s National Climate Change Policy 2018 – 2030 is a foresight and evidence-based approach which targets reducing climate risks, with the aim of addressing the specific […]
December 18, 2018
Fiji needs to raise adequate climate capital not only to achieve its national emissions-reduction target, but also to build resilience to increasingly threatening climate conditions. As […]
December 3, 2018
The Fiji Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) 2018-2050 is a living document compiled in 2018 to define pathways to achieve low emission development in Fiji until […]
November 28, 2018
The Fijian Government has prepared this high-level strategic National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to spearhead ongoing efforts to comprehensively address climate change in response to international commitments […]
November 28, 2018
This document provides guidance for the Government of the Republic of Fiji and all other stakeholders present in Fiji, to consider planned relocation solutions for the […]
October 22, 2018
Fiji’s newsletter on COP23 provides, background information on events, key highlights and discussions, spotlight on CCICD policies. Contents: Events Prior to COP23 in Brief, Climate Change […]
June 27, 2018
The Environment and Climate Adaptation Levy (ECAL) provides an update on the utilisation of ECAL Funds. ECAL is a tax on prescribed services, items and income. […]
November 16, 2017
The Government of Fiji has prepared this National Adaptation Plan Framework to guide efforts to develop its National Adaptation Plan on an ongoing basis to comprehensively […]
October 30, 2017
This report shows how countries, and SIDS in particular, can develop an adaptation and resilience plan drawing on extensive data and analysis of the risks and […]
October 30, 2017
In 2017 the Government of Fiji adopted the NDC Implementation Roadmap 2017-2030, which lays out a comprehensive pathway to achieving Fiji’s first NDC. The roadmap aims […]
March 7, 2017
The Briefing note provides a simplified version of the strategy for use of GCF Accredited Entities for Fiji. Encompassing, accredited entities options, optimisation and GCF country […]
February 14, 2017
The purposes of the Fund are a) to receive monies from donors, foundations and other States parties to the Convention and any other source to finance […]
August 10, 2016
The report describes the impact of tropical cyclone Winston, a vision for recovery, namely “a stronger and more resilient Fiji”, a programmatic approach to address recovery […]
July 25, 2016
On Saturday February 20, 2016, Tropical Cyclone (TC) Winston, an extremely destructive Category 5 cyclone, struck Fiji. Following TC Winston’s passage from Fiji, reports emerged of […]
November 23, 2015
Subject to the provisions of this Act, a levy at the rate of 6% shall be levied on the turnover of any person conducting a business […]
November 5, 2015
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) are national commitments to reduce national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Fiji submitted their intended […]
May 6, 2015
The Climate Public Expenditure and Institutional Review (CPEIR) can be used to examine how public and private climate change and disaster risk management expenditures are integrated […]
February 7, 2015
This report consolidates information on the impact of climate change in Fiji, reviews major Government policies that support adaptation, and describes the institutions involved in adaptation […]
September 16, 2014
This Framework is support and complement the Peoples Charter for Change, Peace and Progress and the 2010-2014 roadmap for Democracy and Sustainable Socio-Economic Development and its […]
July 30, 2014
Fiji 2020 Agriculture Sector Policy Agenda compliments the National Green Growth Framework recently launched in Fiji. It provides new dimensions by opening up to global innovations […]
May 26, 2014
The report lays out Fiji’s targets and requirements for achieving sustainable energy for all Fijians. It presents a comprehensive analysis of the overall energy situation in […]
February 17, 2012
This National Climate Change Policy provides guidelines for sectors to ensure that current and expected impacts of climate change are considered in their planning and implementation […]
August 26, 2011
Author: Department of Environment Citation: Department of Environment. (2010). Implementation Framework 2010 – 2014 for the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2017. Suva, Fiji: Government […]
