Green Growth Framework for Fiji: Restoring the Balance in Development that is Sustainable for Our Future.

This Green Growth Framework for Fiji is a tool to accelerate integrated and inclusive sustainable development which will inspire action at all levels, to strengthen environmental resilience, build social improvement and reduce poverty, support economic growth, food security and strengthen capacity to withstand and manage the adverse effects of climate change. Green growth provides indirect benefits which support poverty reduction, improve productivity and quality of life through more inclusive economic growth, efficient and sustainable use of resources and food security. Effective waste management and a clean, healthy environment are vital pre-requisites in efforts to reduce the impact of communicable diseases. Green economic and environmental policies under other thematic areas will support socio-economic inclusion. Improving the quality of life will also be actively pursued through education for all, improved health systems, strengthened family values, gender equality and cultural and heritage conservation. Improving the production of traditional crops and vegetables, encouraging backyard farming in urban areas, organic farming, agro-forestry and aquaculture, are areas which can make significant contributions to greening Fiji’s economy, promoting food security and creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.