Senivasa Waqairamasi

Senivasa Waqairamasi is a dedicated professional in the field of environmental management and climate change, currently serving as a Director of Climate Change in the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change in Fiji. She has been a key participant representing Fiji to the international COP meetings and negotiations, advocating for effective and equitable solutions to climate-related issues. She is a former Principal Environment Officer of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change with over 18 years of extensive experience in conservation of biodiversity and natural resource 
management.

Waqairamasi’ s blend of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and passion for building Fiji’s climate resilience and environmental conservation and stewardship makes her an integral contributor to both national and international environmental efforts.

She has played a key role in contributing to the development and implementation of environmental and climate change policies and strategies that address the unique challenges faced by small island developing states. Her work extends to significant projects such as the Nadi Basin Integrated Water Resources Management Demonstration project; and the National Capacity Self-Assessment (NCSA) Project for Fiji that assesses Fiji’s capacity to meet its three Rio Convention obligation including the UNFCCC, CBD and UNCCD, showcasing her ability to manage complex, multistakeholder initiatives.