Estimating the total economic value (TEV) of the Navakavu LMMA (Locally managed marine area) in Vitu Levu island (Fiji)

This report presents results from the Economic Valuation of the Navakavu LMMA study,supported by the Research Institute for Development (IRD), the Coral Reef Initiative for the South Pacific (CRISP) and the Institute of Applied Sciences (IAS) at the University of the South Pacific. The aim of this smdy was to estimate the total economic value (TEV) of the coastal ecosystems within the Navakavu Locally Managed Marine Area. In addition, the study aimed to estimate the economic value of the LMMA management intervention, in order to assess the economic impact of establishing a protected area.