Suzanne Turaganiwai, a marine science graduate turned “artivist,” transforms marine debris into striking art pieces to raise awareness about plastic pollution and advocates for systemic change
Tag: Fiji
A Deep Connection to the Sea: Youth advocate calls for climate action in the Pacific
Jessie Mule Siga, a passionate advocate and WWF Pacific Volunteer calls for urgent climate action to protect the “Sea of Islands” that deeply connects and sustains Pacific Islanders
Transforming Fiji’s Agriculture: The journey towards sustainable farming
The Centre for Agriculture Technology Transfer officially opened in Nausori, Fiji to transform local farming practices with a focus on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions
Fiji PM Rabuka content with test results on Fukushima nuclear waste water released into the Pacific ocean
Fiji’s Prime Minister expresses satisfaction with Japan’s test results showing no radioactive elements in Fukushima’s treated wastewater released into the Pacific Ocean
New Centre for Agriculture Technology Transfer opens in Fiji, leading in a new era of farming innovation
The Centre for Agriculture Technology Transfer (CATT), also known as the Smart Farm, opened in Nausori, Fiji to enhance sustainable agricultural practices and productivity through advanced technology and innovation
Faith survives winds of change
As the Sigatoka River faces environmental threats from dredging and potential mining, headman Alipate Nainoca prays for wisdom and urges the community to embrace stewardship and resist greed
Marine species disappear amid dredging works
As dredging in the Sigatoka River continues, Kulukukulu Village suffers severe environmental damage, destroying vegetation and depleting marine life essential to the community
Global report reveals half of World’s mangroves at risk, Local efforts in Fiji offer hope for Conservation
A new IUCN report reveals that half of the world’s mangrove forests are at risk of collapse, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts like those led by C3 Fiji, which has been protecting these vital ecosystems since 2017
Mineral Exploration in the Sigatoka River Area
Several villages along Fiji’s Sigatoka River have raised concerns that past dredging for flood mitigation has damaged marine habitats and altered the riverbed, impacting local livelihoods
The Silent Threat: Scientist Tells of Hazardous Toxic Gas from Dump Fires
Local Government Minister aware of concerns, assures that works on dump relocation and a paper to address waste management issue in Fiji begins