DEEP ROOTS FOR RESILIENT COMMUNITIES

Fiji is implementing nature-based solutions, specifically the use of vetiver grass, as part of its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to combat climate risks such as flooding and erosion. Vetiver grass is used to stabilize soil, protect riverbanks, and contribute to 'nature-based seawalls' to protect coastal and inland communities.

• Fiji faces significant climate risks, including rising sea levels, flooding, and severe weather, which have already led to the relocation of the village of Vunidogoloa in 2012, the first such relocation globally due to climate change.
• Vetiver grass is utilized as a nature-based solution for its deep root system that stabilizes soil, protects banks and slopes, and removes contaminants from water. Beyond climate adaptation, it provides materials for livestock feed, handicrafts, and roofing thatch.
• The Fijian government is scaling up the deployment of vetiver grass, including the opening of a third nursery in Labasa in July 2020 with funding from the Republic of Korea. The grass is currently helping over 30 communities manage flooding and is being integrated into 'nature-based seawalls' in Vanua Levu, combining boulder walls, mangroves, and vetiver grass.
• Fiji's National Adaptation Plan (NAP), developed with technical support from the NAP Global Network and funding from Canada and the United States, prioritizes nature-based solutions to build medium- and long-term resilience.

APA

NAP Global Network (2020). DEEP ROOTS FOR RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. https://napglobalnetwork.org/stories/deep-roots-for-community-resilience-a-nature-based-solution-helping-fiji-adapt-to-climate-change/

Chicago

NAP Global Network. DEEP ROOTS FOR RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. 2020. https://napglobalnetwork.org/stories/deep-roots-for-community-resilience-a-nature-based-solution-helping-fiji-adapt-to-climate-change/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{napglobalnetwork2020deep, author = {{NAP Global Network}}, title = {{DEEP ROOTS FOR RESILIENT COMMUNITIES}}, institution = {NAP Global Network}, year = {2020}, month = nov, url = {https://napglobalnetwork.org/stories/deep-roots-for-community-resilience-a-nature-based-solution-helping-fiji-adapt-to-climate-change/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }