Decisions about our oceans must be made with us, not for us - Tabuya
The future of our oceans depends on embracing all forms of knowledge and ensuring that those who have cared for these waters for generations have a rightful seat at the t
Tag: Environment
Businesses frustrated as sewage leak continues outside Nina's Building
Business owners and staff along Robertson Road in Suva are calling for urgent action to fix a sewage leak outside Nina's Building that has remained unresolved for nearly
1,200 Fijians stand in solidarity for environment at PRF roadside campaign
About 1,200 Fijians stood in solidarity for environmental advocacy as the Pacific Recycling Foundation (PRF) hosted its Fourth Annual Roadside Campaign under the theme St
Watch PS Environment Dr Sivendra Michael on a special fijivillage Straight Talk
Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Doctor Sivendra Michael appeared on a special fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.The show focuses on the
Fiji steps up efforts to tackle hazardous waste and chemical pollution
Fiji is taking steps to join three major international agreements aimed at improving the country's management of hazardous waste, chemicals and pollutants.Speaking at the
Vanuakula Village sets example in sustainable waste management
Families in Vanuakula Village are taking steps towards a cleaner and greener future through a new communal waste management programme introduced by the Ministry of Enviro
Community clean-up campaign highlights waste challenges at Laucala Beach
Residents of Laucala Beach came together with youth groups and volunteers yesterday to commemorate Girmit Day through a community clean-up campaign at the Bailey Bridge f
Tabuya marks Girmit Day with Nakasi clean-up
Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya marked Girmit Day in Nakasi by joining residents and youth groups in a community clean-up, clearing
MV Spirit of Altruism sinks in shallow waters off Lami
The MV Spirit of Altruism has sunk in about three metres of water on the fringes of Draunibota Bay in Lami. The ship owner says strong winds during the past few night
Fiji boosts climate resilience efforts with community-based seawall project
Government agencies, development partners, and technical experts came together this morning at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva to be part of the Inception Workshop â€
$200 fine for littering, businesses could face $100,000 penalties
Throwing rubbish where it does not belong could soon cost people $200, while businesses could face fines of up to $100,000 under tougher litter laws being backed by Parli
Environmental impact assessment required for all tourism developments under Draft Tourism Bill
The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has concluded the public consultations on the Draft Tourism Bill 2026, with strong focus placed on environmental protection and
Namosi Joint Venture pulls out as prospecting mining licence decision not made since August 2023
The Namosi Joint Venture has pulled out of Special Prospecting Licence 1420 in Namosi.The company says this is due to the non-approval of its application to renew the lic
Fiji launches new project to tackle waste and marine pollution
Fiji has launched the second phase of the Sustainable Waste Actions in the Pacific Project, known as SWAP2, to improve waste management systems and reduce rubbish flowing
No decision yet for Waste to Energy project in Vuda - Tabuya
Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya has cleared the air that no decision has been made yet on the proposed Waste-to-Energy and Private Port Developme
Global Ocean Cleanup group eyes partnership with Fiji to tackle plastic pollution
Fiji could benefit from global support to clean its waterways and beaches as international non-profit The Ocean Cleanup looks to build partnerships in the Pacific to tack
Fiji advances relocation plans for communities affected by climate change
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is reviewing progress on plans to relocate communities vulnerable to the growing impacts of climate change. Key government
Trashboom installed in Nausori to reduce waterways clog up
A new trashboom is installed at Syria Park in Nausori to capture waste flowing through waterways has exposed the growing scale of littering. While launching the fifth tra
29 Litter Prevention Officers deployed in Labasa to crack down littering
Authorities are stepping up efforts to crack down on littering, with 29 new Litter Prevention Officers now trained and deployed in Labasa. The officers drawn from the Fij
PRF calls for explanation after peaceful march permit denied in Vuda
The Pacific Recycling Foundation is calling on authorities to maintain open civic spaces where people can peacefully express their views, especially on issues that impact
Public consultations begin on Vuda Waste-to-Energy project
Public consultations have begun on the proposed Waste-to-Energy project in Vuda as the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change continues its Environmental Impact Asses