The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change today launched the Central Division Outreach Consultations for Fiji’s Seventh National Report (7NR) to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Suva.
The event brought together representatives from government ministries, civil society, academia, the private sector, development partners, and local communities.
The consultation is part of a nationwide effort to review and validate information and gather final input from stakeholders for Fiji’s 7NR. The report measures progress towards national biodiversity targets under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and Fiji’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2030.
Participants were invited to review the draft report, share their knowledge and experiences, identify any gaps, and help ensure the report accurately reflects biodiversity conservation efforts and challenges across Fiji.
The Ministry emphasized the critical role of biodiversity in supporting climate resilience, food security, livelihoods, and economic development. It also highlighted ongoing threats, including climate change, pollution, invasive species, and unsustainable use of natural resources.
The Central Division consultation marks the start of a series of outreach engagements. The 7NR team will next travel to the Northern and Western Divisions to capture views from across the country before finalizing and submitting the report at the end of June.
Supported through the GEF-8 Umbrella Programme in partnership with NatureFiji-MareqetiViti, these consultations also form part of the Ministry’s month-long Environment and Oceans Month activities. The initiative promotes the strong connection between healthy ecosystems and healthy oceans and the need to protect Fiji’s biodiversity for future generations.