Implementation Framework 2010 - 2014 for the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2007.

This Implementation Framework is a national policy with a cross-sectoral approach. The timeframe of the policy is 5 years between 2010 and 2014. This Implementation Framework lays down five key thematic areas for the implementation process, which are: forest conversion management, invasive alien species, inshore fisheries, coastal development, protection of species, protected areas, and inland waters.
Marine ecological gap analysis for inshore areas will be completed to prioritize habitats and species in the marine areas for protection. Marine resource and biodiversity management will be strengthened through the development of legal framework, conservation and management measures, stock assessment of inshore marine resources, and obligation of commercial fishing vessels to provide information on their catches. Sustainable agriculture, animal husbandry and aquaculture will be promoted to reduce demand for marine natural resources and biodiversity products. The status of threatened and endangered species will be assessed to take necessary measures for their conservation and the decrease in illegal trade.
The legal, policy and administrative frameworks will be improved to ensure biodiversity conservation, sustainable forestry management, ecosystem preservation and protected area management. An inventory on terrestrial, freshwater and marine biodiversity resources will be established. The database on biodiversity will be developed to show the current status of biological resources, specifically those of subsistence and economic importance and those that are threatened or need attention for protection. Access to biodiversity information will be provided for all, including all education institutions in order to raise public awareness. In addition, education and awareness programs will be strengthened on biodiversity and protected areas, with a special emphasis on communities, to enable them manage their resources. Protected area network will be expanded in priority sites at the national level and provincial level to prioritize key biodiversity areas for focal species, species, habitats and important ecological process. Land-use practices will be improved through enforcement with well monitored land-use policy and logging codes. Measures will be taken against the destructive influences of land-based activities and unsustainable harvesting practices on aquatic biodiversity. Mechanisms will be developed to implement forest conservation or forest restoration activities, as well as, to restore degraded habitat with community engagement in restoring the riparian zones. Environmental impact assessment will be carried out on new logging areas and afforestation sites. Coastal zone management will be strengthened by developing a national coastal development plan, enforcing the industries to reduce effluents discharged, developing a sustainable tourism guideline incorporating strict EIA procedures, and enhancing education and awareness programs.
A national invasive alien species database will be established to strengthen the protection of species in terrestrial, freshwater and marine habitats and prevent the introduction of invasive alien species. The national legislation, policies and strategies will be strengthened to support improved control of invasive alien species. The monitoring and surveillance of invasive alien species will be improved by implementing the national quarantine surveillance program and developing an invasive alien species alert system for Fiji. Inland water areas will be prioritized for protection and management based on biodiversity, food security, water security and importance for climate change adaptation. Moreover, measures will be taken against the impact of wetland degradation to public health, food security and poverty prevention.