Climate Risk Profile—Fiji

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.