Going after adaptation co-benefits: A REDD+ programme in Fiji

The document argues that for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like Fiji, REDD+ should be viewed through an adaptation lens rather than solely as a mitigation tool. It details Fiji's three-step approach to REDD+ readiness—policy and scoping, detailed planning, and implementation—and highlights the role of multi-stakeholder consultations and international support from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). The brief emphasizes that forest conservation provides critical co-benefits for disaster risk reduction, water security, and coastal protection against sea-level rise.

• Fiji has strategically framed its REDD+ programme within an adaptation context to align with national priorities and secure funding, recognizing that forest conservation supports resilience against climate threats.

APA

Ward, M. (2012). Going after adaptation co-benefits: A REDD+ programme in Fiji. Climate and Development Knowledge Network. http://cdkn.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Fiji-InsideStory.pdf

Chicago

Ward, Murray. Going after adaptation co-benefits: A REDD+ programme in Fiji. Climate and Development Knowledge Network, 2012. http://cdkn.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Fiji-InsideStory.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{ward2012going, author = {Ward, Murray}, title = {{Going after adaptation co-benefits: A REDD+ programme in Fiji}}, institution = {Climate and Development Knowledge Network}, year = {2012}, month = oct, url = {http://cdkn.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Fiji-InsideStory.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }