Biodiversity Clearing House Mechanism

Clearing House Mechanism for Fiji

The CHM being the center of information dissemination, will likewise disseminate information gathered from the community and grassroots levels back to the decision makers at the national level, and subsequently report and convey all required information back to the CBD Secretariat, and other relevant international agencies and organisations.

Objectives of Fiji’s CHM

• Strengthening coordination and collaboration amongst key stakeholders who are directly involved in biodiversity work. This builds on the successful work that was carried out as part of the NBSAP.
• Information on biodiversity, CBD and other relevant conventions and agreements will be centralized and coordinated through the CHM focal point housed within the Department of Environment.
• Integration of biodiversity conservation issues and principles into national policies and plans through regular information updates passed through the CHM to all relevant stakeholders.
• Increased public awareness on status of national implementation of CBD activities and related programmes, and a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder group and individuals.
• Reliable and accurate biodiversity information systems established to provide information pertinent to sound decision-making on the conservation and sustainable uses of Fiji’s biodiversity.