Management of ocean, coastal and land-based resources.
Sustainability of ocean, coastal and island ecosystems.
Concerns
Uncontrolled and poorly planned development practices in the past
Unsustainable management of marine resources
Unsustainable development of coastal zones
Need to minimise degradation of natural resources and protect biodiversity
Increased risk of flooding to coastal settlements
Land degradation
Need for increased assessment and development of onshore and offshore mineral and energy resources
Inadequate human resources
Limited availability of baseline data
Lack of R & D in mineral resource development
Bureaucracy and capital intensity deter exploratory work in mineral resources
Lack of environmental policies and legislation
Uncoordinated approach to environmental management
Lack of public awareness of environmental legislation and issues
Response
Development of practical and internationally acceptable Offshore Mineral Policy for Fiji.
The operation and maintenance of the Research Vessel Yautalei involving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Mineral Resources Department and SOPAC.
A coastal erosion assessment for Taqaqe Village on the Coral Coast in Nadroga, Fiji, to determine primary coastal processes, sediment sources and sinks.
Identifying and collecting data to support the proposed extension of the continental shelf jurisdiction beyond the 200 nautical mile EEZ for Fiji.
Multibeam mapping to select optimum site for submarine pipeline, in Kinoya, Suva.
Sedimentation and multibeam survey of Suva Harbour.
Hydrodynamic study for a proposed reclamation area in Lami, Fiji.
Environmental monitoring and mapping of the Kiuva lagoon and reef system, east of Viti Levu, Fiji.
