The government of Fiji makes a daunting plan to move communities in villages that have been gravely affected by the harsh impacts of the climate crisis even though many are hesitant to leave their homes
Tag: Fiji
If we protect it, the ocean can help solve the climate crisis
The ocean plays a vital role in moderating global temperatures and countries should use it as a major tool to fight climate change, writes Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama
No more drinking water, little food: our island is a field of bones
Banaba in the central Pacific is a microcosm of what has happened to this planet. It’s a place that cannot be brought back into balance without focused and collaborative care, writes Katerina Teaiwa
Pacific road to COP27: New climate declaration demands urgent progress on Loss and Damage and bold climate action in the lead up to climate talks in Egypt
Pacific civil society representatives signed the Kioa Climate Emergency Declaration ahead of COP27 demanding urgent progress on Loss and Damage and bold climate action
Circular system ensures resource sustainability: UN Special Envoy for the Ocean Thomson
Ambassador Peter Thomson urges people to use the circular system to ensure planetary resource sustainability
Toolkit launch gives boost to gender in organic agriculture
A new toolkit to support a positive change towards gender equality outcomes within the Pacific agricultural sector
Nadogo District making collaborative efforts to restore and manage their fisheries resources and Mangroves
Members of the Nadogo District are working together to better manage their maritime resources from various threats
Solar Powered boat for Fiji’s Nakalawaca Women’s Group, a first in the Pacific
The women of Nakalawaca now have clean, efficient, and safe forms of marine transport after MTCC-Pacific introduced them to a solar-powered outboard electric motor and fibreglass boat
Wacia – An Example Of Development Gone Wrong
Remnants from the Freesoul Real Estate Development (Fiji) PTE Limited development on Wacia on Malolo Island is a constant reminder of environmental developments gone wrong.
Malolo ruins still worry many villagers
When they developed the area, our catch wasn’t like before. The number of fish and crabs we used to catch before all dropped.