The Government of Fiji has secured a major grant agreement valued at $16.7 million (FJD $37.33 million) to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities against the impacts of climate change.
Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, Tomasi Tunabuna , delivered the update in Parliament yesterday, highlighting the significance of the partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Enhancing Climate Resilience of Coastal Communities Sector Project.
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“ This initiative directly responds to the growing threats faced by our coastal communities, including sea-level rise, coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion, and extreme weather events ,” Tunabuna said.
The grant package includes:
The Fijian Government will also contribute approximately $1.86 million through taxes and in-kind support. The Grant Agreement was formally signed on March 23, following Cabinet approval.
The project will be implemented in two phases:
Phase 1 (June 2026 – June 2027) will focus on five priority communities:
Phase 2 (August 2027 – August 2032) will expand to an additional 10 communities, to be confirmed following further consultations.
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The Government of Fiji has secured a major grant agreement valued at $16.7 million (FJD $37.33 million) to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities against the impacts of climate change. Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, Tomasi Tunabuna, delivered the update