Disaster READY Annual Report 2022-23 Fiji

This report covers Disaster READY’s achievements and challenges in Fiji in the first year of the program’s second five-year phase.

Climate change poses a serious threat to Fiji, which is particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels and extreme weather events. Rising sea levels specifically is a cause of concern for communities in coastal areas, as it can erode shorelines and salinise freshwater supplies. Storm surges and king tides are also likely to be more frequent and severe due to climate change.

The cost of climate change-related disasters is expected to rise, as floods and cyclones become more common. Climate change can also damage Fiji's coral reefs and fisheries, which are important sources of food and income. Soil and water quality will decline, making it more difficult to grow crops.