Children's Access to Justice for Environmental Rights | Fiji

This report looks at whether the laws and policies in Fiji make it possible for children to access their environmental rights. 

Environmental law in Fiji is currently guided by a dual legal system, incorporating English principles of common law and a traditional iTaukei system based on the country’s history and customs. We found that Fiji’s constitution guarantees the right to a healthy environment. However, there is currently no specific law that recognises the rights of children in this area. In terms of taking action to tackle climate change, until recently The Environmental Tribunal (established under the Environmental Management Act 2005) was the leading judicial body for environmental issues. However, it came under criticism due to lack of transparency. To address this, Fiji passed the Climate Change Act in 2021 which establishes a comprehensive response to climate change. 

This report was published in March 2022 and developed with the support of Maria-Goreti Muavesi from the International Union for Conservation of Nature. To learn more, read the full report below, and please get in touch if this information was useful and you want to talk more.