The Ramsar Convention stated that nearly 90% of the world’s wetlands were lost and the remaining are rapidly disappearing.
Category: Fiji
Death by slow strangulation
Several scientific studies and reports indicate that unsustainable fishing methods, habitat destruction and pollution continue to take a heavy toll on fish stocks.
10 villages now have sustainable sea transport and access to a canoe-building workshop
Communities build environmental friendly canoes to uplift sustainable fishing and food security.
New Ocean book for kids launched by PIFS outgoing Secretary General, Dame Meg
New Oceans book for children focuses on importance of protecting the Blue Pacific Ocean.
Coral trade impacts on ecosystem
Fiji raises concerns about the impacts of illegal trade in wildlife.
Saltwater intrusion damages sugar cane farms and decreases cane production in Fiji
Agriculture continues to sustain the Fijian economy during the Covid-19 pandemic
The Wandering Tattler – a migratory sea-bird of importance to Fiji
There is a need to conserve Suva Point which is home to at least five migratory birds species
Rising Tides: A Challenge for Communities in Fiji
Talk of relocation has created dilemmas for many Fiji residents due to financial constraints and deep ties to the land
Experts call for stronger management of marine resources
Overfishing, pollution and outdated policies put pressure on Fiji’s inshore fisheries
Lessons in climate-driven relocation: The Narikoso case
Residents of Narikoso village in Fiji await relocation eight years on. Their experience provides valuable lessons for future relocation projects.