Call for experts: Technical capacity enhancement for climate-resilient agriculture through the revision of national policies and the improvement of data management systems

The CTCN is seeking experts to participate in the upcoming solicitation to provide technical assistance on:

Technical capacity enhancement for climate-resilient agriculture through the revision of national policies and the improvement of data management systems in Fiji

Deadline for submission: 3 December 2024

Fiji, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, faces significant vulnerability to climate change impacts such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and changing precipitation patterns. These climatic shifts pose serious challenges to Fiji's agriculture sector, which is vital for the livelihoods of approximately 60% of the population. The sector is threatened by saltwater intrusion damaging coastal farmlands, extreme weather events destroying crops and infrastructure, and soil erosion leading to land degradation. Estimates suggest that Fiji's economic losses from climate change could reach 4% of GDP by 2100. 

The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) will provide technical assistance to address these challenges, aiming to strengthen Fiji's capacity for climate-resilient agriculture. This assistance will focus on revising outdated national agricultural policies, improving data management systems, and building the technical capacity of Fiji’s Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways, as well as other key stakeholders. By enabling the adoption and scaling up of climate-resilient agricultural practices, the project seeks to enhance food security, promote sustainable livelihoods, and bolster Fiji’s resilience to climate change impacts. Key objectives include:

• Enhancing technical capacity through targeted training and workshops.
• Revising national policies, including the Land Conservation and Improvement Act of 1953 and the National Rural Land Use Policy of 2005, to integrate climate resilience.
• Improving data management systems with modern technologies like drones to enable real-time land and agricultural data collection.
• Promoting climate-smart agriculture practices through study visits, media coverage, and community engagement.
• Developing a scale-up project concept note to expand the reach of resilient agricultural practices.

For more information, please visit the UN Global Market Place (UNGM) or UNPD.