Tag: climate resilience
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Israel opens Suva embassy to deepen Fiji climate resilience, renewable energy and water security partnerships
Speaking at the opening, Rabuka welcomed Israel’s “return to a diplomatic presence in Fiji,” saying the mission would pave the way for cooperation in areas that… Read more
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Fiji Introduces Forestry Act 2025 to Modernize Forest Policy, Empower Landowners and Strengthen Oversight
Fiji is moving toward a bold, sustainability-first approach to its forests with the new Forestry Act 2025. The bill signals a shift to stronger protections, clearer… Read more
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Fiji Enacts Forestry Act 2025 to Link Forests with Biodiversity, Carbon Finance and Rural Livelihoods
Fiji unveils a bold shift in forest governance with a new Forestry Act that treats forests as multi-functional assets—boosting biodiversity, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods. The… Read more
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Fiji pushes climate resilience to protect HIV and TB services at World Health Assembly
Fiji makes climate resilience a frontline test for infectious disease control, warning that extreme weather could disrupt HIV and TB programs. The quest for climate-smart funding… Read more
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Fiji Unveils 2025–2030 Housing Policy to Expand Affordable Homes, Secure Tenure and Boost Green Development
Fiji unveils a sweeping National Housing Policy 2025–2030 that promises to turn scattered housing efforts into a coordinated system. With land tenure for informal settlements, new… Read more
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Suva hosts Pacific Housing Forum 2026 to spur regional partnerships for climate-resilient housing
Regional partners converge in Suva to chart practical, community-led responses to housing pressure across the Pacific. From climate-smart homes to local training, the forum ushers in… Read more
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Fiji urges EU to boost Pacific climate finance ahead of Pre-COP for tangible outcomes
Fiji is pressing the EU for tangible climate finance and real-world aid as the Pacific gears up for key climate talks. Expect talk of accelerating renewable… Read more
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Fiji unveils trio of biodiversity policies for 2026–2030 to protect ecosystems, share benefits and curb invasive species
Fiji launches a bold trio of biodiversity tools—protecting ecosystems, guiding access to genetic resources, and tackling invasive species—as the nation mobilizes climate finance to fund nature-based… Read more
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Fiji bets on bamboo for cyclone-resilient homes with cement-bamboo frame tech
Fiji is turning to bamboo as a climate-resilient alternative to dwindling timber. A new program blends sustainable harvesting with innovative cement-bamboo frame technology to boost green… Read more
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Fiji bets on yam farming to boost food security, relief stockpiles and export potential
Yams are becoming Fiji’s climate-smart backbone for food security and disaster relief. With farmers expanding plots and officials showing interest, this humble crop could redefine resilience—and… Read more