Fiji, March 10 -- Fiji's oceans and forests remain central to the country's food security, rural livelihoods and economic development, Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu told Parliament Monday.

Bainivalu said the management of Fiji's natural resources must be coordinated across government sectors.

"The sustainable management of our oceans, forests, and natural capital requires precisely this integrated architecture where environment, economy, land, climate resilience, trade and social inclusion are aligned under a unified national agenda.

In this regard, the Ministries responsible for Fisheries and Forestry are not standalone actors. We are central pillars in delivering food security, export earnings, climate mitigati...