Environment Ministry looking into spill in Walu Bay - Tubuna
Concerns have been raised after photos and videos of the discolouration in the water in the Walu Bay area started circulating on social media. Assistant Minister to th
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PET plastic bottles to be turned into plastic flake to help with recycling
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Fiji (CCEPF) General Manager, Roger Hare, says being able to turn PET plastic bottles into flakes significantly reduces the cost of shippin
We need to tell the world about our vulnerability and care for our environment – Archbishop Peter Loy Chong
We need to tell the World about our vulnerability and our care for our environment, not only talking about climate change but caring for the earth is the bigger reason be
Over a tonne of rubbish collected from Suva foreshore
Over a tonne of rubbish was collected along the shoreline from the Fiji Revenue and Customs Services to the Helipad next to the Suva Bowling Club during the clean up camp
Waste is not the issue, the issue is the people and how they are treating the environment - Deo
Waste is not the issue, the issue is the people and how they are treating the environment. This was the message from the Director of Waste Recyclers Fiji and Founder o
No extension of lease for Tian Lun Investments - Vosarogo
The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources has refused to extend the development lease for Tian Lun Investments PTE Limited along the Nasese foreshore area. In a lett
Traditional knowledge contribute to a clean, healthy, and sustainable coastal and marine environment - Tharyat
Traditional knowledge and skills, as well as marine culture and local wisdom have been proven over the centuries for their contribution to realizing a clean, healthy, and
Blue Prosperity Fiji is the first nation-wide ocean science expedition to be undertaken in Fiji
In a historic first of its kind programme, the Blue Prosperity Fiji is embarking on a large-scale ocean science expedition across Fiji to gain a better understanding of e
Improper waste disposal is a major problem – Nasinu Town Council
Improper waste disposal has become a major problem within Nasinu and we are working closely with agencies such as the Ministry of Health and the Department of Environment
There is no national policy for mangrove resource management like the Climate Change Policy – Dr Lal
There is no national policy for mangrove resource management like the Climate Change Policy and it is crucial to bring government agencies to explain the struggles and th
Saving The Tiri petition delivered to the PM to stop the Tian Lun development lease along Queen Elizabeth Drive
A petition with 1826 signatures and paper by Dr. Padma Narsey Lal on "Saving Tiri in Fiji", which calls for an integrated approach to the use and management of mangroves,
InterContinental Fiji partners with Mission Pacific to recycle beverage packaging
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa has partnered with Mission Pacific to minimise the environmental impact of their operations by ensuring that their beverage pack
Those involved in producing waste must be held accountable - Deo
As we mark International Day of Zero Waste today, the founder of Pacific Recycling Foundation and CEO of Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited, Amitesh Deo stresses that there is
Over 16 million trees planted under the National 30 Million Trees in 15 Years Initiative
Over 16 million trees have been planted under the National 30 Million Trees in 15 Years initiative, and it is collectively planted by youths, schools, civil society organ
Residents want protection of mangroves and organise a clean up of the Nasese foreshore area
Nasese residents are once again raising concerns about the importance of keeping the foreshore clean and the mangroves intact as they took part in cleaning the foreshore
World News: Oceans littered with 171 trillion plastic pieces
According to scientists more than 171 trillion pieces of plastic are now estimated to be floating in the world's oceans. Plastic kills fish and sea animals and takes h
Freesoul given final extension to pay the remaining $270,000
Freesoul Real Estate Development Limited has been given a final six months to pay the remaining $270,000 of the $1 million fine that was handed down in April last year.
Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks
Nations have reached a historic agreement to protect the world's oceans following 10 years of negotiations. The High Seas Treaty places 30 percent of the seas into pro
Fiji on very high alert after Japan’s plan to release more than 1.3 million tonnes of radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
A question that has been asked is, if the Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) treated water is so safe, why not re-use it in Japan for alternative purposes –
75 prohibition and 214 non-compliance notices issued between August 2021 to July last year
A total of 75 prohibition notices and 214 non-compliance notices were issued between August 2021 to July last year. The Director of Environment Sandeep Singh, stated t
Pacific Energy partners with PRF for Global Recycling Day celebration
Pacific Energy will partner with Pacific Recycling Foundation for the commemoration of Global Recycling Day that will be celebrated on the 17th and 18th of next month at