In a signing ceremony held today, the Fiji National University (FNU) and the Higher Education Commission Fiji (HECF) officially formalized a $2 million government grant agreement dedicated to strengthening Fiji’s climate resilience through research and innovation. The event took place at FNU’s Nasinu Campus and was attended by members of the university’s senior management team alongside representatives from the HECF.
The grant will support a comprehensive, inclusive, and Fiji-led research and capacity-building initiative. It is designed to strengthen critical linkages between academia, policy, and industry by encouraging innovative research and fostering international collaboration. The program will focus specifically on the fields of business and economics, with a view to advancing climate change mitigation, adaptation, and disaster resilience strategies.
FNU Vice-Chancellor Professor Unaisi Baba welcomed the signing, describing the moment as long-awaited and deeply rewarding.
“We’ve been eagerly anticipating this grant, and the wait has absolutely been worth it,” said Professor Baba.
“At FNU, we chase after our outcomes, and this funding will be strategically aligned with our university’s initiative in dovetailing our strategic plan that will make a real difference in achieving impactful, resilient solutions.”
HECF Chair Mr. Steve Chand congratulated FNU on the partnership and expressed optimism for the future.
“We’re proud to support this initiative and look forward to more meaningful and productive collaborations in the future,” said Mr. Chand.
