70 participants from the region plant mangroves at Yako Village
70 participants from across 8 Pacific small island countries ventured to Yako Village in Nadi as part of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Tag: Climate Change
46 communities yet to be resettled due to climate change in Fiji
Fiji experiences a sea level rise two to three times more than the global average according to scientific reports as 46 communities are yet to be re-settled due to climat
Ratu Wiliame warns of reversed development and rising sea levels and calls for global action
Our development gains continue to be reversed as a direct result of sea level rise from damaged infrastructure, saltwater intrusion into agricultural lands, erosion of la
Global leaders join Fiji's call for climate finance reforms at New York event
Fiji has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to climate action and called for urgent reforms to address the critical issue of climate finance for Small Island Developin
15,000 mangrove trees to be planted today to combat climate change
15,000 mangrove trees have been planted along the Korotogo Coastline in Sigatoka today by the United Nations Association in a critical step in combating climate change an
Serua Village youths unite for mangrove restoration to protect island from climate threats
The youths of Serua Village in Serua are now working together for the Serua mangrove rehabilitation to fight against rising sea levels and climate change which they are
Climate damage considered a crime against humanity - Professor Shaista Shameem
Climate damage is considered a crime against humanity and capable of being prosecuted under the Rome Statute. This has been highlighted by the University of Fiji Vice Cha
Muana-Ira villagers feeling the wrath of climate change
The villagers of Muana-Ira in Rewa are currently experiencing the impacts of climate change such as soil erosion and high tides that cause flooding in the village leading
Church leaders in the Pacific to come together and fight against climate change
There is a need for climate change to be stopped and the Church leaders in the Pacific are required to come together and share solutions relating to the issues before it
Prasad to receive Global Citizen Prize for climate change advocacy in New York
Fijian Vishal Prasad who is the Campaign Director for Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change will be awarded the Global Citizen Prize and celebrated for his eff
Climate change forces Nacula villagers to undergo relocation and it’s heartbreaking – Village rep Naivalu
It is heartbreaking to see the impact that climate change has had on the village of Nacula in Yasawa and see how they have to undergo relocation due to coastal erosion.
Indigenous communities leading the fight against climate change not by choice, but out of necessity - Ratu Isikeli
Indigenous communities across the region are leading the fight against climate change not just out of choice, but out of necessity. This was emphasised by Assistant Mi
Somumu’s art pays tribute to Mother Earth and raises alarm about climate change
Famous Fijian artist, Anare Somumu says his painting is a tribute to Mother Earth and a reminder about how people have polluted the environment without realising the impa
Women are more vulnerable to negative effects of climate change – Gavoka
When there is a disaster, women work harder increasing their work load and exposure to great safety risks. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Viliame Gavo
Families relocated from landslide-hit Nabavatu Village 3 years ago to soon move to new site in Nadoiviri
About 37 families from Nabavatu Village in Dreketi who had to live in tents for about three year as a landslide had destroyed their village will soon be living in their o
20-30% loss of cane production in Fiji over the years due to climate change
There have been 20-30% loss of cane production in Fiji over the years due to climate change such as flooding, salt-water intrusion, soil erosion, and drought. This has
Tabuya reveals harsh realities of climate change in Fiji
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya has revealed the harsh realities of extreme weather, rising sea levels, escalating ocean pollution and ec
27 communities seek assistance to tackle the effects of climate change
More than 180 people living in 27 communities along the coastal, maritime and rural areas are seeking for assistance to tackle the effects of climate change. This come
Deputy PM Prasad signs commitment letter for PCRIC to prepare Fiji for natural disasters
Fiji is highly vulnerable to tropical cyclones, floods and other climate-related disasters which cause extensive damage to our infrastructure, affect livelihoods and impo
Youths of Yanuca village, Moturiki taking steps to save their island from the effects of climate change
While taking steps towards saving their island from the effects of climate change, the youths of Yanuca village on the island of Moturiki in Lomaiviti have started their
Climate change is a grave concern to lands and mineral sector – Vosorogo
Climate change is a fight government can not overcome alone and is urging the people of Ba to work with government and the local authorities in mitigating the impact of c