Stronger together: Fiji and the case for a global disaster treaty

This case study narrates Fiji's journey in disaster law and governance, highlighting both its achievements and specific ways a treaty on the protection of persons in the events of disasters (PPED) could support lasting progress in strengthening disaster risk management.

The Republic of Fiji is vulnerable to disasters, with particularly high exposure to tropical cyclones due to its location in the South Pacific. Disasters such as Tropical Cyclones Winston (2016) and Yasa (2020) highlighted gaps in the legal and institutional frameworks for disaster risk management.