environment
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Fiji weighs Vuda waste-to-energy plan to boost energy security amid rising fuel prices
Fiji is weighing renewable options to strengthen energy security as global fuel prices rise. A private-sector waste-to-energy project in Vuda is under regulatory review, with environmental assessments posted and upcoming public consultations. Any decision will balance environmental safeguards with community needs before moving forward.
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Fiji urged to embed customary land knowledge in development planning to protect the vanua for future generations
Traditional knowledge meets modern planning as Fiji’s environment chief calls for formal recognition of customary land wisdom in development decisions. The push emphasizes safeguarding the vanua and long‑term stewardship over short‑term gains, as communities gather to shape policies at a landmark workshop.
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Ba Province pushes for time-bound prospecting licences and local mineral ownership
Ba Province’s Ratu Meli Tora is calling for fixed timeframes and tighter controls on prospecting licences to curb environmental disruption on native lands. He also advocates giving landowners a say in mineral ownership on customary land, signaling a push for stronger local input and regulatory change.
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Tabuya Urges Lawyers to Lead on Vuda Waste Crisis, Ensure Community Voices Are Heard
Waste management tensions in Vuda have sparked a bold push for stronger legal advocacy and broader community voice. A government minister has urged lawyers and advocacy groups to step up, hinting at formal opinions and public statements to guide action. With coastal residents raising concerns, the call signals a shift toward more inclusive environmental governance.
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Fiji Urges Lawyers to Ramp Up Environmental Enforcement with New Penalties and Expanded Inspector Powers
Fiji is reshaping how environmental offences are enforced, introducing new powers and penalties to deter harm sooner. Lawyers and prosecutors are being urged to treat breaches with urgency as coastal communities face erosion, pollution and climate-driven displacement. The reform hints at swifter, administrative remedies designed to protect ecosystems and people.
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Lautoka Rolls Out 32 Public Bins Across Marine Drive and Namoli to Boost Cleanliness and Safety
Public spaces in Lautoka are getting a fresh upgrade with new metal rubbish bins in busy areas, aimed at boosting cleanliness and safety. The move signals a practical step toward changing everyday habits and keeping the city inviting.
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Fiji Sevens Captains Lead Tree-Planting at Damodar Arts Village to Boost Youth Education and Environmental Stewardship
129 team captains swapped the pre-match ritual for a hands-on tree-planting moment, turning a sevens event into a powerful statement about environmental stewardship and youth education.
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Lautoka residents stage Saweni Beach cleanup and petition against proposed waste-to-energy incinerator
At Saweni Beach, a weekend cleanup doubled as a quiet petition to protect the foreshore from a proposed waste-to-energy incinerator. Families, paddlers and students came together, turning tidying into a statement about the coastline’s future. A simple day of cleaning and conversation hinted at bigger decisions on the horizon.
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Fiji and Tuvalu Align Logistics for October 2026 Pre-COP 31 Ahead of COP31 in Türkiye
Pacific ministers move from diplomacy to concrete logistics for Pre-COP 31, with Fiji and Tuvalu aligning schedules, venues and travel plans. The talks signal a united regional push ahead of Türkiye as preparations ramp up to shape the Pacific’s priorities for the global summit.
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Fiji bets on community-led recycling to stop village waste dumping
Rural Fiji is bracing for a new waste-management push, as government teams up with environmental groups to curb indiscriminate dumping. The outreach targets villages and island communities with practical disposal guidance and local recycling efforts that aim to protect people and fragile ecosystems.