A pile of used truck tyres, once destined for a landfill, is now being repurposed to help save the eroding coastline of Togoru from rising sea levels and erosion
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Saving the village one root at a time
Faced with rising tides and eroding riverbanks, the villagers of Nalase turned to ancient wisdom, using traditional methods to reclaim their land and protect their homes from climate change
Four years later, villagers remain in tents
For nearly five years, the resilient villagers of Nabavatu have endured life in deteriorating tents, battling harsh weather, pests, and health challenges, as they await the promised construction of permanent homes
Fiji calls for more focus on Oceans at COP29
Fiji has called for greater integration of ocean themes at COP29 in Baku, urging stronger action to protect marine ecosystems vital to the Pacific’s survival
Women at the Forefront of Octopus Fishery
A new report highlights how women fishers in Fiji’s coastal regions are driving economic growth through octopus harvesting, processing, and marketing, while also facing challenges related to health, sustainability, and market access
Fiji names Minister Bainivalu as Commonwealth Climate advocacy champion
Fiji’s Fisheries and Forestry Minister, Alitia Bainivalu appointed as the Advocacy Champion for the Commonwealth Living Lands Charter
Fiji’s President warns: Future generations will suffer without immediate global action
Fiji’s President has called on world leaders to urgently reform international cooperation to address escalating global crises, warning that future generations will suffer the consequences of today’s inaction
Fiji reaffirms commitment to climate action
Fiji has reaffirmed its commitment to climate action and called for urgent reforms to address climate finance challenges faced by Small Island Developing States
Kalokolevu Village unites in mangrove restoration to combat climate change
Kalokolevu Village united to plant mangroves and commit to ongoing conservation efforts, recognising their vital role in combating climate change and protecting their coastal ecosystem
Fiji secures US$70 million loan for climate resilience and sustainable growth
Fiji secures US$70 million concessional loan from ADB to bolster climate resilience and sustainable growth, focusing on public financial management, private sector development, and climate and disaster resilience