Environment Dept working with MSAF and Police to inspect oil spill site
The Department of Environment is working with the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) and the Fiji Police to carry out a joint inspection of the site of the oil spil
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Millions of tonnes of waste dumped at Naboro Landfill since its inception in August 2005
The Naboro Landfill has received 1,295,651 tonnes of waste since its inception in August 2005 to December last year, and the tonnage of waste landing has increased drasti
Public awareness meeting on proposed Nasese foreshore development scheduled for Christmas Day holiday moved to Jan
A public awareness meeting for the proposed tourism integrated subdivision at Nasese foreshore by developers, Tian Lun Investment that was scheduled to take place on Chri
Fiji hosting the first GEF ISLANDS PSC meeting
Fiji is hosting the first Global Environment Facility ISLANDS Pacific Child Project’s first project steering committee meeting at the Tanoa Plaza in Suva. The t
ANZ volunteers help clean up in Namuka
A group of 35 ANZ volunteers spent 300 hours over three days planting coral and mangroves and cleaning up the island in Namuka. ANZ Fiji Country Head, Rabih Yazbek say
Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji does not condone polluting the environment
The Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji does not condone irresponsibly immersing of idols or other festive peripherals near shorelines. Acting President Sabha, Dhir
Sawani villagers reiterate call for the Govt to build a seawall to mitigate the risk of landslides
Villagers of Sawani in Naitasiri are reiterating their call to the government to assist them in countering the effects of climate change as river landslides are now becom
Paradise Beverages partners with Mamanuca Environment Society
Paradise Beverages has partnered with the Mamanuca Environment Society in its bid to protect Fiji’s marine environment extending a decade-long relationship. Par
30% of ocean within Fiji’s EEZ will be protected by 2030 - Bainimarama
Thirty percent of Fiji’s ocean within the exclusive economic zone will be protected by 2030, and eight percent of this is the Lau Group. This was highlighted by
Nestlé volunteers gather to clean up Tikaram Park, removing over 20 bags of waste
To mark World Clean Up Day, Nestlé volunteers gathered to clean up Tikaram Park in Lami, removing and properly disposing of over 20 bags of waste found in the environm
New Partnership Agreement aimed to establish networking to bring recyclables from outer islands
Fiji is the first of the three Plastic Waste Free Islands Project participating countries to commence on the grant activities. As a part of this, the International Uni
More than US$1m will be made available by EU for Fiji to carry out BIEM Initiative and the PacwastePlus Project
More than US$1 million will be made available to Fiji to carry out the By-catch and Integrated Ecosystem Management (BIEM) Initiative and the PacwastePlus project. The
Environment Ministry welcomes declaration that access to clean and healthy environment is a universal human right
The Ministry of Environment has welcomed the declaration by the United Nations General Assembly that access to clean and healthy environment is a universal human right.
18 year old climate activist AnnMary Raduva organizes clean up at Nadi’s Wailoaloa beach
18 year old climate activist AnnMary Raduva organised a clean up at Nadi’s Wailoaloa beach yesterday as part of World Environment Day. Raduva who is a Year 13 s
Wildlife Conservation Society and IUCN strengthen Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park’s Monitoring and Surveillance
The coastal communities of Nakorotubu District in Ra Province now have ten fish wardens and a patrol boat to help monitor and safeguard Fiji’s largest conservation
U.S wants transparency in agreements signed with Pacific Countries
The United States of America has clarified that it welcomes Chinese investment and engagement in the Pacific region. This comes after claims made by China’s Amb
Seagrass research and conservation efforts to continue in the Lau Group
Fijians living in coastal and maritime islands are being reminded not to overlook the importance of seagrass and its role in the marine ecosystems. This comes as Conse
World Wave Project will not be considering any further investment in Fiji after consultations with villagers in Taveuni
Following the response of the villagers in Taveuni during consultations on an Environment Impact Assessment, the World Wave Project will not be considering any further in
17 derelict vessels and 32 wrecks in our harbours
There are 17 derelict vessels and 32 wrecks in Suva Harbour, Lautoka Port and Levuka Port areas. Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum reveale
Dept of Environment gives FMF Prohibition Notices for allegedly discharging waste water into storm drains
Permanent Secretary for Environment, Joshua Wycliffe says FMF Food Limited has been given two Prohibition Notices for allegedly discharging untreated waste water or fluid
A Year 13 student calls on people to make recycling a habit
A Year 13 student of Jai Narayan College is calling on people to make recycling a habit as this is one way where we can reduce rubbish and pollution. Jasveen Singh who