Fiji is to introduce one of the most ambitious programmes of legislation in the world to tackle climate change. The country has also condemned the global community’s decision not to endorse attempts to cap global warming at 1.5C as “grossly irresponsible and selfish”. The upcoming climate change act will restrict the use of plastics, introduce a carbon credits scheme and plan for the relocation of at-risk communities. It will also outline a framework for the country to achieve net-zero emissions by 2015. Fiji is also one of the few governments to combine its climate change and economy ministries.
Fiji is to introduce one of the most ambitious programmes of legislation in the world to tackle climate change. The country has also condemned the global community’s decision not to endorse attempts to cap global warming at 1.5C as “grossly irresponsible and selfish”. The upcoming climate change act will restrict the use of plastics, introduce a carbon credits scheme and plan for the relocation of at-risk communities. It will also outline a framework for the country to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Fiji is also one of the few governments to combine its climate change and economy ministries.