Fiji State of the Environment Report 2013

The 2013 State of Environment Report (SOE) for Fiji is a follow up from the previous SOE report in 1992. The 2013 SOE uses the DPSIR model of reporting (Drivers, Pressures, State, Impact and Response). The main objectives of this report are: 

• To document the key drivers and pressures in Fiji that are behind the changing environment in Fiji. 
• To provide a full assessment of Fiji’s environment (since the last SOE in 1992), using the best available information on the state of Fiji’s environment for 7 key themes: Atmosphere and Climate, Inland Waters, Land, Marine, Biodiversity, Culture and Heritage and the Built Environment. 
• To document the impacts on Fiji’s society, economy and environment from changes in the state of the environment. 
• To document current responses by Fiji to address the environmental changes, to protect and better manage Fiji’s resources. 
• To provide recommendations for Fiji to address key challenges, and build on existing strengths. These recommendations will then link with actions outlined by the National Environmental Strategy (NEMS).