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
Tag: Climate Change
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
Climate Change has been identified as a threat to peace and security for the Pacific - Rabuka
Climate Change has been identified as a threat to peace and security in the Pacific however, the reality is that no country is exempt from the impact of climate change an
3 cooperatives sign up for scheme that will provide their members with insurance cover against tropical cyclones
3 cooperatives have signed up to ensure their members can benefit from the Pacific’s First Meso level Anticipatory Action Pilot Insurance Scheme, which will provid
National symposium to address climate change adaptation, reforestation and sustainable livelihood underway
A national symposium for community-led sustainable development initiatives is underway at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Suva, where about 60 representatives around the country,
More than 800,000 people in the Pacific to benefit from USAID climate resilient and adaptation project
More than 800,000 people in the Pacific including Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu will benefit from the USAID climate resilience and adaptation project. This w
Denmark reaffirms commitment to support Fiji’s fight against climate change
Denmark has reassured the Fijian government of their commitment to strengthen support for Fiji in the areas of climate change, renewable energy and issues that matter to
Climate crisis impacts all areas of life – Prof. Prasad
The climate crisis impacts all areas of life, livelihoods and human security, and in doing so with fierceness not seen before. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Min
We need to raise awareness on climate change as there are a lot of things that need to be looked at - Devi
Climate Change is a very broad topic and we need to raise awareness as there are a lot of things that need to be looked at such as what we eat, what we drink and the envi
Action against climate change starts from teaching people how to place their rubbish - Ram
Action against climate change starts with teaching people how to place their rubbish. This was highlighted by BulaBard Director Alen Ram during the dialogue on the ide
Six communities in Fiji already relocated and 42 in urgent need of moving – Kamikamica
Six communities in Fiji have already been relocated and 42 are in urgent need of moving in the next decade because of the climate change threats. This has been highlig