Climate Risk Profile—Fiji
There have been some clear changes in the climate of Fiji over recent years. This climate risk profile provides an overview of the Fiji's climate context, observed and projected climate change impacts, and a set of recommended NbS for adaptation actions and measures to promote gender-responsive and socially inclusive climate adaptation.
Key Messages
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There have been some clear changes in the climate of Fiji over recent years, most notably temperature increases and an increase in the severity of storms; the climate is still expected to change in line with global projections.
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The Government of Fiji has exemplified its commitment to climate adaptation through different policies and programs including launching its first NAP in 2018, passing the National Climate Change Act in 2021, and developing the Fiji National Climate Finance Strategy in 2022.
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In Fiji, structural gender inequality is a driver of women's high degree of vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. Vulnerability within communities is not equally shared, with women and girls experiencing higher levels of vulnerability in terms of their livelihoods and well-being.
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As Fiji continues to face the impacts of climate change, implementing effective adaptation strategies, including NbS for adaptation is essential. These initiatives should make a deliberate effort to adopt a gender-responsive and socially inclusive approach to their and implementation.
In Fiji, the number of cool nights has decreased, and the number of warm days has increased since 1942. There have been some clear changes in the climate of Fiji over recent years, most notably temperature increases and an increase in the severity of storms. More severe extreme weather events have also been observed in Fiji for decades, including more severe cyclones, droughts, and periods of excessive rainfall.
This climate risk profile has been developed as part of the Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas Initiative to illustrate the impacts of climate change, specifically within and around select protected areas in Fiji. The data in this report were derived from the climate risk assessments conducted in Fiji and rely on information collected from participatory engagement processes with communities, complemented by desk-based or secondary research.
This climate risk profile provides an overview of Fiji’s climate context, observed and projected climate change impacts, and a set of recommended nature-based solutions for adaptation actions and measures to promote gender-responsive and socially inclusive climate adaptation.
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