Fiji has been awarded a $1.8 million grant aimed at bolstering local efforts to enact its Climate Change Act, as part of an ongoing commitment from the European Union (EU) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). This funding is intended to enhance the implementation of a Strategic Implementation Roadmap developed by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, serving as a guiding framework for the country’s initiatives to combat climate change.
Minister for Climate Change Mosese Bulitavu expressed gratitude for the support from the EU and GGGI, highlighting the grant as a key component in advancing Fiji’s national resilience efforts against climate change and facilitating a transition to renewable energy. He noted that this grant will complement a broader financial support package provided by the EU in alignment with the objectives of the Climate Change Act.
In relation to this development, Bulitavu announced that 13 out of 17 parts of the Climate Change Act will soon come into effect following a commencement notice. He emphasized the role of partnerships with institutions like the EU and GGGI in reinforcing Fiji’s ambitious policies and reforms aimed at climate action.
Prior articles have elaborated on similar partnerships, noting that Fiji is actively engaging in international climate negotiations, such as the Conference of Parties (COP), to articulate its climate challenges and secure necessary financial backing. These initiatives illustrate Fiji’s leadership role as a small island nation in addressing climate issues while also inspiring global cooperation.
The ongoing international support and funding stand as a beacon of hope, indicating that through collaboration and shared resources, Fiji—and similarly affected nations—can strengthen their climate resilience and work toward a sustainable future.
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