Fiji has secured $US27million ($F61m) from the Climate Investment Fund (CIF) to support the country’s Nature, People and Climate (NPC) investment plan.
Environment and Climate Change permanent secretary Dr Sivendra Michael shared the news during the “Run for Climate 2025” event yesterday, saying the funds will strengthen efforts to protect nature, build climate resilience, and benefit Fijian communities.
“The plan sets out a mountain-to-ocean approach, prioritising climate resilience and ecosystem restoration across watersheds, coastal zones, and marine areas,” Dr Michael said.
“Developed in close partnership with the World Bank, these investments are designed to reach 80,000-plus Fijians and boost biodiversity. “We know that nature is critical to the lives and livelihoods of communities across the Pacific Islands region.”
Dr Michael said nature remained central to the wellbeing of Pacific communities and acknowledged the role of young people in driving change.
He highlighted the work of the Alliance for Future Generations (AFG), describing it as one of Fiji’s largest youth collective advocating for an equitable and sustainable future.
AFG currently has more than 500 members from diverse backgrounds, including those from rural, remote, and maritime communities.
The group takes a human-rights-based and intersectional approach to address the root causes of social, economic, and environmental challenges.
“The tide is rising, but so too must our resolve,” said Dr Michael. “For Fiji, ambition is not measured in words, it is measured in mangroves planted, reefs restored, villages protected, and lives and livelihoods secured.”
He urged collective action to advance youth-led and community-driven solutions that protect Fiji’s oceans, islands, and future generations.
