Fiji launched the Conservation of Shark and Ray Sanctuary Campaign to protect endangered shark and ray species in the Dreketi River following a survey revealing the presence of critically endangered and vulnerable species in the area
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Fiji’s Ministry of Environment and Conservation International secure $7.2M grant from GEF
Fiji secures a $7.2 million grant from the GEF to protect its land and marine environments and achieve conservation goals in its EEZ and biodiversity areas
Fiji formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Fiji becomes the first Pacific Island nation to formally accept the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a significant step towards curbing harmful fishing subsidies
Digital Earth Pacific monitoring mangroves damage and recovery following Tropical Cyclone Winston
In 2016, Cyclone Winston devastated Fiji, affecting over half the population and causing substantial economic damage. The initiative Digital Earth Pacific seeks to offer essential remote tools for disaster response and recovery in the Pacific region
Second phase for ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change efforts begins for Fiji’s Garden Island
The PEBACC+ Project Phase 2 is working to enhance resilience in Taveuni Island by safeguarding its ecosystems and implementing nature-based solutions to combat climate change impacts and involving community engagement
Fiji pushes for successful implementation of WTO’s Fisheries Subsidies Agreement
Fiji joins 40 other WTO members who have ratified the fisheries subsidies agreement and leads efforts to implement fisheries subsidies
Fiji take centre stage in historic BBNJ Treaty signing at the United Nations
Fiji becomes one of the first nations to sign the historic High Seas Treaty at the United Nations, marking a significant step towards the protection and sustainable utilisation of marine resources beyond national maritime boundaries
Bi-partisan approval for WTO fisheries subsidies agreement in Fiji’s Parliament
Fiji’s Parliament unanimously endorses the ratification of the WTO fisheries subsidies agreement, a historic bi-partisan move seeking to restrain harmful subsidies and promote sustainable marine resource use
We need to ensure the landscape of waste management & recycling gets shaped by core fundamental principles – PRF Founder
PRF founder stressed the importance of a clean environment and responsible waste management in the Pacific while urging for sustainable practices that prioritise the well-being of the environment and local communities
Team effort leads to Fiji’s first nationwide assessment of Coral Reefs
The initial nationwide assessment of Fiji’s coral reefs revealed its rich and diverse marine life, reporting nearly 500 fish species while collecting data on coral reef health, fish and macroinvertebrates, and water quality