Towards a Blue Recovery in Fiji
COVID-19 Appraisal Report
The global COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected Fiji, hitting at backbone economic sectors, such as international tourism and export fisheries. It has also brought to the fore the need to embark on a more sustainable model of development. This report examines Fiji’s economic and sustainability trends, as well as the governance and financing of its ocean economy before and during the COVID-19 crisis. It provides an initial mapping of promising initiatives and funding instruments that can be developed and scaled up to foster a sustainable blue recovery, focusing on four main areas: sustainable fisheries, sustainable tourism, green shipping and marine conservation.
Fiji’s recovery and the Blue Recovery Hubs
The COVID-19 pandemic severely affected key ocean sectors of small island developing states (SIDS) like Fiji. As countries implement economic recovery packages in response to the pandemic, they have an unprecedented opportunity to rebuild their economies in a more sustainable and equitable manner. The international community can play a key role to “build forward better” through recovery strategies that are greener and more inclusive. However, international support must be co‑ordinated to avoid duplication and ineffective use of scarce resources. This chapter introduces the Blue Recovery Hubs as a policy mechanism to help align international assistance for a resilient and inclusive recovery in SIDS.
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