Road upgrade works in parts of Fiji are being supported through climate finance secured under the Duavata Partnership between the Governments of Fiji and New Zealand.
In November 2023, Fiji and New Zealand signed the Country Flexible Finance Partnership Arrangement, providing FJD 27.6 million in budget support for climate-principal projects. These projects, which have a strong focus on climate change response, directly support the implementation of Fiji’s Climate Change Act.
The funds were received in January 2024 and channelled through the national budget to Ministries and Agencies to deliver climate-resilient infrastructure and services across the country.
Across three financial years, five climate-principal projects were supported in 2023–2024, five projects in 2024–2025, and 13 projects have been identified for 2025–2026.
As part of this process, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, in consultation with the Ministry of Finance, allocated FJD 3.5 million to the Fiji Roads Authority in 2024–2025 to strengthen the climate resilience of key road infrastructure. Of this, FJD 2 million was used for capital upgrade works at several locations, including the South Coastal Road at the Holy Cross College frontage in Wairiki, the South Coastal Road at the South Taveuni Primary School frontage, Biana Road, Nabukelevu Road, and sections of roads in Sigatoka, Nadi, Ba and Tavua.
Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Lynda Tabuya, who serves as the Pacific Political Champion on Climate Finance, said she will continue to advocate for climate finance that is accessible, flexible and directly responsive to the needs of Pacific communities.
“This is a clear example of how climate finance is being translated into practical improvements that protect communities, schools and critical transport links from increasing climate impacts,” Hon. Tabuya said.
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change continues to work closely with development partners and national agencies to ensure that climate finance delivers real benefits to the people of Fiji.
