Land degradation - Fiji : thematic assessment, final report - United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

Abstract

The objective of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is “to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought in countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification”. In Fiji’s context, her obligation is related to combating land degradation and mitigating the effects of drought. Since ratification of the Convention in August 26th 1998, Fiji has complied with all reporting obligations between years 2000 and 2007. The review of Fiji’s Land Conservation and Improvement Act is underway, which together with implementation of the Rural Land Use and Forest policy will address emerging issues on land degradation and drought