Fiji is updating its forestry laws through the Forest Act 2025 to shift focus from simple timber extraction to a sustainable bio-economy. The new legislation aims to improve forest financing and create direct income streams for landowners through carbon credits and biodiversity offsets. By integrating REDD+ initiatives and payments for ecosystem services, the act allows landowners to earn revenue by preserving forests rather than harvesting them. This move is designed to increase climate resilience while ensuring local communities benefit from the global carbon market.
