The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF), in partnership with the Fiji Government and supported by key development partners including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has officially launched its Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) a major milestone in advancing sustainable and climate-resilient water and wastewater infrastructure across the country.
The launch, officiated by the Minister Public Works, Meteorological Services, and Transport, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, coincides with World Environment Day, reinforcing Fiji’s commitment to environmental stewardship, climate resilience, and responsible infrastructure development.
WAF says the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) introduces a structured, systematic framework for managing environmental and social risks throughout the project lifecycle—from planning and design to construction, operations, and decommissioning.
They say it will strengthen governance, enhances accountability, and aligns WAF’s operations with both international best practices, including Multilateral Development Bank standards, and Fiji’s national regulatory requirements.
