Fiji

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Country-At-A-Glance

Fiji is a member of a constituency comprised of the following countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Active Project Portfolio

Trust Fund Project Type Number of Projects Total Financing Total Co-Financing Ratio
GET National 9 $26,646,878 5.86
GET Regional/Global 22 $347,482,917 1.59
LDCF National/Regional $0 0.00
SCCF National/Regional $0 0.00
Financing for national and regional projects is inclusive of financing covering all participating countries.

STAR GEF-8 Allocation and Utilization (All amounts in US$)

Focal Area Allocated Utilized Available Sources of funds * utilized Sources of funds available
Biodiversity $7,957,158 $350,000 $7,607,158 $350,000 $7,607,158
Climate Change $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $0 $2,000,000 $0
Land Degradation $2,000,000 $150,000 $1,850,000 $150,000 $1,850,000
Total $11,957,158 $2,500,000 $9,457,158 $2,500,000 $9,457,158
* In light of the GEF-8 STAR full flexibility across three STAR focal areas, sources of funds are to indicate from which STAR focal area (Biodiversity, Climate Change, Land Degradation) funds are withdrawn to finance projects. This information is endorsed by the country’s Operational Focal Point.

STAR GEF-7 Allocation and Utilization (All amounts in US$)

Focal Area Indicative allocation Allocation utilized Allocations remaining to be programmed
Biodiversity $6,126,486 $8,126,485 ($1,999,999)
Climate Change $1,000,000 $0 $1,000,000
Land Degradation $1,000,000 $0 $1,000,000
Total $8,126,486 $8,126,485 $1

STAR GEF-6 Allocation and Utilization (All amounts in US$)

Focal Area Indicative allocation Allocation utilized Allocations remaining to be programmed
Climate Change $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $0
Biodiversity $4,936,768 $4,936,768 $0
Land Degradation $649,270 $649,270 $0
Total $7,586,038 $7,586,038 $0

STAR GEF-5 Allocation and Utilization (All amounts in US$)

Focal Area Indicative allocation Allocation utilized PIFs cleared by CEO awaiting approval Allocations remaining to be programmed
Biodiversity 4,560,000 4,560,000 0 0
Climate Change 2,000,000 1,999,999 0 1
Land Degradation 590,000 589,999 0 1
Total 7,150,000 7,149,998 0 2

RAF GEF-4 Allocation and Utilization Summary(All amounts in US$)

Focal Area GEF-4 Indicative Allocation* Allocation Utilized PIFs cleared by CEO awaiting approval Allocations remaining to be programmed
Climate Change $3,300,000 $1,100,000 $0 $2,200,000
Biodiversity $4,850,000 $4,375,720 $0 $474,280
Total $8,150,000 $5,475,720 $0 $2,674,280

RAF GEF-4 Projects in Biodiversity (All amounts in US$)

GEF_ID Focal Area GEF Agency Project Type Approval Date GEF Project Grant GEF Agency Fee Total Transaction
3514 Biodiversity UNDP FP 2007-06-14 $96,364 $3,636 $100,000
3819 Biodiversity FAO FP 2009-01-27 $3,705,200 $370,520 $4,075,720
3871 Biodiversity UNDP FP 2009-04-21 $192,308 $7,692 $200,000
Total $3,993,872 $381,848 $4,375,720

RAF GEF-4 Projects in Climate Change (All amounts in US$)

GEF_ID Focal Area GEF Agency Project Type Approval Date GEF Project Grant GEF Agency Fee Total Transaction
4131 Climate Change UNDP MSP 2010-01-29 $975,000 $97,500 $1,072,500
4131 Climate Change UNDP PPG 2010-01-29 $25,000 $2,500 $27,500
Total $1,000,000 $100,000 $1,100,000

Contacts

Council Member
Ambassador Filipo Tarakinikini
Ambassador
Republic of Fiji
877 Hungry Harbor Rd.
Valley Stream, New York - 11581
Fiji
Tel: +516582 3341
Email: ftarakinikini[a t ]fijiprun.org
Political Focal Point
Hon. Mr. Sakiusa Tubuna
Political Focal Point since 2024-02-14
Assistant Minister
Office of the Prime Minister
Level 3-New Wing, Government Buildings
Suva - 679
Fiji
Tel: +3211702
Email: sakiusa.tubuna(at)pmoffice.gov.fj; senimili.baleicakau(at)environment.gov.fj; salote.koroi(at)pmoffice.gov.fj
Operational Focal Point
Dr. Sivendra Michael
Operational Focal Point since 2024-02-14
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Lot 318, Toorak Road, Toorak, P.O. Box 2109, Government Buildings
Suva - 679
Fiji
Tel: +679 3311699
Email: sivendra.michael[a t ]environment.gov.fj; senimili.baleicakau[a t ]environment.gov.fj; rchand008[a t ]environment.gov.fj