Fiji has officially launched the Blue Economy Framework for 2025–2035, a comprehensive national strategy designed to ensure the sustainable utilization and protection of the country’s ocean resources over the next decade. This initiative was unveiled by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change in partnership with Blue Prosperity Fiji, emphasizing the importance of achieving a balanced approach to ocean-based development that fosters economic growth while simultaneously protecting vital marine ecosystems.
The framework highlights several key priorities, including sustainable fisheries, marine conservation efforts, climate-resilient tourism, and the development of renewable ocean energy. These priorities aim to create a sustainable future for Fiji’s rich marine environment and economy.
Created after extensive consultations with various stakeholders, the Blue Economy Framework aligns closely with Fiji’s national development aspirations and its commitments to global climate change agreements. Among its ambitious targets, the framework aims to sustainably manage all ocean space and protect at least 30 percent of marine areas by the year 2030.
This strategic move showcases Fiji’s commitment to preserving marine biodiversity while promoting economic opportunities for its people, offering a hopeful vision for both the environment and the nation’s future.
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