Pollution in Suva
68% of fish in the Suva Coastal Area had some form of microplastic in them according to research done by USP Postgraduate Researcher Andrew Paris. Paris says one of
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68% of fish in the Suva Coastal Area have microplastic
68% of fish in the Suva Coastal Area had some form of microplastic in them according to research done by USP Postgraduate Researcher Andrew Paris. Paris says one of th
Increased levels of metal found in the Suva foreshore area
There has been an increase in the amount of heavy metal such as lead, copper and zinc in the sediments of the Suva foreshore area according to research conducted in 2018.
Group aims to plant 200,200 mangroves by the end of the year
An environmental activist has planted 66,000 mangroves along the Suva Foreshore since the beginning of this year and hopes to plant at least 200,200 plants by the end of
Keeping the environment clean is a hard and expensive task - Isikeli Tikoduadua
One of the challenges faced by all municipal councils in Fiji is finding ways or activities that will ensure that the environment is kept safe and clean. While officia
Court to rule on the exclusion of report by the Environment Ministry as evidence during Freesoul’s trial
The Suva Magistrates Court will make a ruling on October 16th on whether to exclude the Ministry of Environment’s report in the trial of Freesoul Real Estate Devel
The environment should always be protected – Reddy
The Minister for Waterways and Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy says even with the global crisis that everyone is currently facing, the environment should always be protecte
19 seawalls to be constructed in the 2020/2021 financial year
A total of 19 seawalls will be constructed for 19 communities around the country by the Ministry of Waterways and Environment in the 2020/2021 financial year. Minister
Funding secured for solar and agriculture project on Ovalau
Funding has been secured through the Green Climate Fund for a project that is expected to cut dependence on diesel generators in Ovalau by 50%. The Fiji Agro-photo-vol
Proposal to build Asphalt Mixing Plant in Lami declined by Environment Ministry
The Environment Impact Assessment Report for the proposed Asphalt Mixing Plant to be built in Lami by China Railway No.5 Engineering Group (Fiji) Ltd has been declined by
Nature Fiji- Mareqeti Viti to work with five local tourism operators to support the development of income generating opportunities
Nature Fiji- Mareqeti Viti who received $85,000 grant from the US Embassy will work with five local tourism operators to support the development of income-generating oppo
Pacific Tuna Tagging Expedition underway
A scientific team is on a 7-week research expedition to monitor the health of world’s largest tuna fishery. The Principle Fisheries Scientist for the Pacific Co
Serious concerns raised as research shows microplastic in fish and other seafood sources in Fiji
Suva has become one of the main hot spots for marine pollution in terms of the amount of microplastic in our waters, and researchers have now found high levels of micropl
There is the option of increasing fines to stop littering - Wycliffe
The Permanent Secretary for Environment Joshua Wycliffe says it has been formally raised through the Litter Free Fiji Think Tank by a local government representative that
6,000 mangrove seedlings planted along Nasese foreshore by 3FIR soldiers
6,000 mangrove seedlings have been planted along the Nasese foreshore by 170 RFMF soldiers with the help of Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and the Minister for Health
Drones and Committees helping the Ministry protect the environment
Drone technology is now being used by the Department of Environment to survey new developments while there are also Environment Management Committees monitoring developme
Shark Dive Operators in Pac Harbour say they are still feeding sharks but increased fishing activities has attracted sharks
Shark dive operators in Pacific Harbour have confirmed that they are still running dives and are still feeding sharks, however the Beqa Adventure Divers have highlighted
Now more than ever the ocean desperately needs our voice - AG
Now more than ever before the ocean desperately needs our voice. This was the message from the Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum while delivering his address to
Littering is a concerning problem – Reddy
Minister of Waterways and Environment Doctor Mahendra Reddy says there is not a single person in this country that is not concerned about littering as a problem. While
Reddy to launch Litter Free Fiji Think Tank
Minister for Environment Dr. Mahendra Reddy says they will be launching the Litter Free Fiji Think Tank this Wednesday as an initiative to work with academics, non-govern
Cash for Tree Planting initiative to begin with tourism sector employees affected by COVID-19
With close to 40,000 people working in the hotel and tourism sector in the country affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry for Forestry will kick-off their Cash f