The Fiji Bureau of Statistics is compiling official climate change statistics for the first time, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s climate data systems.
To support the work, the bureau opened a two-day National Workshop on Advancing Climate Change-Related Statistics, bringing together policymakers, researchers and sector officials to review progress and improve data quality.
FBOS chief executive officer Kemueli Naiqama said the initiative is part of an ongoing collaboration with the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, which began last year.
He said the program promotes a whole-of-government approach so climate data captures impacts across the environment, economy, infrastructure and health.
“Climate change is not an abstract issue for us, it’s a lived experience for every Fijian,” he said.
“High-quality climate statistics allows us to understand what is changing, who is most vulnerable, and how best to respond.”
The workshop highlights the growing need for reliable data to support climate resilience and development planning.
