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Climate Change Bill 2021 (Bill No 31 of 2021)

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Summary

The Fiji Climate Change Bill 2021 is a comprehensive legislation aimed at addressing climate change in Fiji. The Bill sets out a framework for the country to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, and establishes institutional arrangements for the implementation of climate change policies and programs. Regarding companies, the Bill requires companies to report on their greenhouse gas emissions and measures to mitigate them. This reporting requirement applies to companies operating in Fiji whose annual greenhouse gas emissions exceed a certain threshold, which will be determined by the government through regulations. Furthermore, the Bill establishes a Climate Change Trust Fund, which will be funded by a levy on companies operating in Fiji that exceed a certain threshold of greenhouse gas emissions. The fund will finance climate change adaptation and mitigation programs, including those undertaken by the private sector. In summary, the Fiji Climate Change Bill 2021 places significant responsibilities on companies operating in Fiji to report on their greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the Climate Change Trust Fund, which will support climate change mitigation and adaptation programs in Fiji.

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Issuer

Fiji

Year

2021

Region

Oceania

Issuer (type)

Ministry of Economy (Climate Change Division) (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
  • Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Restrictiveness

Very Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 1: No Poverty
  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
  • SDG 15: Life on Land

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