Chief Justice Temo calls for united action on climate and human rights
The lives, culture and identity of Pacific people are under threat and urgent action is needed. Speaking at the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institution
Tag: Climate Change
Urgent call for climate-resilient health infrastructure upgrades in Fiji
An urgent call has been made for climate-resilient and disaster-resilient health facilities across Fiji to support surgical outreach and patient care. This was highlight
Prof. Prasad appointed Pacific Political Climate Champion for Climate Finance
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has been appointed as the Pacific Political Climate Champion for Climate Finance by the Pacific Isla
Prof. Prasad says Pacific will not allow climate crisis to define its story
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the Pacific will not allow the climate crisis to define its story. While speaking during th
Digital connectivity and climate responsibility at centre of Policy and Regulations Forum for the Pacific talks
Developments in satellite technology, subsea cable connectivity, spectrum management, and efforts to drive meaningful connectivity have been key focus areas for the Polic
PICAN stresses a robust advisory opinion from ICJ will reinforce legal accountability of both governments and corporations
As we await the International Court of Justice's historic first advisory opinion on the obligations of States in relation to climate change early tomorrow morning, Paci
International Court of Justice to deliver historic first advisory opinion on the obligations of States in relation to climate change
The International Court of Justice will deliver its historic first advisory opinion on the obligations of States in relation to climate change on Wednesday. The landma
Scientific and technological innovation alone will not solve the climate crisis - German Ambassador
Scientific and technological innovation alone will not solve the climate crisis. German Ambassador to Fiji, Andreas Porthmann highlighted this at the opening of the Cl
Global Green Growth Institute collaborates with Govt to advance climate resilience for most vulnerable communities in Fiji
In a bid to advance climate resilience in Fiji’s most vulnerable communities, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in collaboration with the Coalition Governme
Our duty as Christians is to address the issue of climate change - Archbishop
It is a sin to ignore the issue of climate change and as Christians, we must address it for the common good because we should be responsible for the climate. Archbisho
ANZ Fiji to sponsor rubbish collection services to tackle pollution in Namuka Bay coastal area
To address the pollution affecting the coastal areas and marine environments around Namuka Bay, ANZ Fiji will sponsor rubbish collection services for villages along the c
Much of national debt linked to climate crisis – Prof. Prasad
Climate change restricts our development progress and much of our national debt is a climate debt, that is, debt undertaken to rebuild bridges and roads that are washed a
Dakuni villagers plant 2,000 mangroves to combat beach erosion
The villagers of Dakuni in Beqa have taken the initiative to plant more than 2,000 mangroves to conserve their natural resources, as soil erosion has been affecting their
$1B investment projects and climate-resilient investment opportunities post-COP29 - Prof. Prasad
The construction industry is in a good state as investment work worth more than a billion dollars is now in progress, and there is an opportunity for funding for climate-
GGGI and Govt collaboration aims to advance Fiji’s leadership in global climate action
In a bid to advance Fiji’s leadership in global climate action, Head of Delegation and Deputy Director-General of the Global Green Growth Institute(GGGI) Helena Mc
Fiji could lose 4% of GDP to climate change by 2100 without urgent investment
Fiji risks of losing 4 percent of its GDP by 2100 due to climate change unless it urgently invests in adaptation. This concern was highlighted by the Deputy Prime Mini
Coastal erosion and sea water intrusion identified at Vunaniu Village
Vunaniu Village in Serua is heavily affected by coastal erosion and sea water intrusion. Locally Managed Marine Area Network Fiji Program Coordinator, Inoke Tuiwa
Fiji calls for Pacific cooperation in plastic control efforts
Plastic is one of the contributors to the triple planetary crisis, which includes climate change, marine pollution, and biodiversity loss. Permanent Secretary for Envi
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)
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