The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways (MOAW) received ten Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ electronic tablets from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, marking a significant step forward in Fiji’s efforts to enhance greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory capabilities within the agriculture sector.

The handover ceremony was held under the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Capability Building Programme, a collaborative initiative between the Ministry and the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre (NZAGRC).

This programme aims to strengthen Fiji’s capacity to develop a Tier 2 GHG inventory for livestock, supporting the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.

“Agriculture is Fiji’s second-highest source of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing 13.14% to our national total,” said the Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change Dr Sivendra Michael.

“To meet our international reporting obligations and climate targets, we need good quality data and these tablets will help us achieve that,” he said.

The electronic tablets will enable MOAW field staff to conduct efficient and standardized digital data collection across Fiji’s diverse regions. Real-time data entry will reduce errors, improve coordination between ministries, and support evidence-based decision-making for climate and agricultural policies.

“These tools are more than just devices; they are a long-term investment in institutional capacity,” the Permanent Secretary added.

“They will serve Fiji well beyond the current project timeline, supporting future GHG inventory requirements under the Enhanced Transparency Framework.”

Speaking at the ceremony, the Permanent Secretary for Agriculture and Waterways Dr. Andrew Tukana expressed sincere appreciation for the partnership.

“We thank the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change for this timely support. These tablets will greatly enhance our ability to collect accurate field data on greenhouse gas emissions. We are committed to making full and effective use of these tools to support national climate reporting and improve agricultural monitoring.”

Beyond emissions reporting, the tablets will enhance MOAW’s operational capabilities in agricultural surveys, livestock monitoring, crop assessments, and farmer extension services.

The digital initiative will also contribute to food security by strengthening MOAW’s ability to deliver timely and targeted support to farmers.

“We appreciate MOAW’s willingness to take on the responsibility of maintaining and utilizing these valuable tools,” said the Permanent Secretary for Agriculture and Waterways.

“This partnership supports both agricultural development and climate objectives, and strengthens the foundation for more accurate emissions monitoring.”

As Fiji continues to uphold its regional and global climate commitments, initiatives like this ensure the country remains on track with the Enhanced Transparency Framework and contributes meaningfully to global climate action.

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