Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has launched a multi-million dollar initiative to tackle Nadi’s vulnerability to devastating floods.
The Fiji Climate Adaptation Program, supported by a $35million investment from the Australian government between 2026 and 2029, was officially unveiled at the Fiji Culture Village in Nadi yesterday.
”Nadi holds a special place in Fiji’s economic and social landscape,” Mr Rabuka said.
“It is a gateway to our nation, a hub for tourism, for aviation and commerce, and a vibrant home to thousands of families and businesses. Yet, it is also one of the region’s most vulnerable to flooding.”
Mr Rabuka warned that climate change was no longer a distant threat but a reality that Fiji was already living with.
”More severe cyclones, rising sea levels, and increasingly intense rainfall patterns continue to test the resilience of our infrastructure and our communities.
“Floods and cyclones account for the majority of disasters affecting Fiji every year, bringing with them significant economic losses and social disruptions.”
The program will focus on the Nadi River catchment to pilot innovative approaches, including nature-based solutions and upstream revegetation, which are expected to be expanded to other flood-prone areas in the future.
