environment
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128 Captains Plant Trees at Damodar Arts Village Ahead of Fiji Bitter Marist 7s 50th Anniversary
Ahead of the 50th Marist 7s, a bold green initiative brings 128 team captains together for a tree-planting drive—bridging rugby, community spirit, and environmental stewardship in the lead-up to the tournament.
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Fiji launches I Recycle on Global Recycling Day, debuting park recycling and municipal partnerships
Global Recycling Day signals a bold shift in Fiji—from awareness to action. The launch elevates grassroots recyclers, embeds recycling in public spaces, and forges new partnerships that could redefine how communities manage waste.
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Fiji advances tougher Litter Act reforms to strengthen enforcement and curb illegal dumping
Fiji is moving forward with bold updates to its Litter Act and related regulations. In final drafting, the reforms aim to modernize enforcement, raise the stakes for illegal dumping, and centralize waste governance. They also emphasize stronger partnerships with civil society, community groups, and grassroots recyclers to deliver practical, on-the-ground solutions.
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Fiji Unveils Two-Part Plan to Overhaul Waste: Nationwide Collection Network and Upgraded Recycling Hubs
Fiji faces a mounting waste challenge, and a new two‑part plan promises a homegrown solution: an island‑wide recycling collection network and upgraded hubs to turn collected waste into value. Rooted in lived experience, the proposal highlights practical logistics, inclusive green jobs for informal recyclers, and a year‑long feasibility study to guide policy and regional collaboration.
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Fiji warns development boom threatens rivers, forests and coasts, calls for tougher planning and enforcement
Fiji’s natural landscapes are coming under growing pressure as development pushes into rivers, forests and coastlines. Experts warn that unchecked extraction, deforestation, and new tourism projects could threaten water quality, soil stability, and the livelihoods of communities that depend on these ecosystems. A crucial balance between growth and protection is being tested as authorities weigh…
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Fiji traps 13,000 kg of plastic with 11 floating trashbooms as government eyes nationwide rollout and tougher litter laws
Fiji is expanding its fight against plastic pollution with floating trashbooms that trap rubbish before it reaches rivers and the sea. A new barrier in Suva Harbour marks a milestone in a broader plan that pairs more barriers with stricter litter laws and public awareness—aimed at protecting marine life and the country’s natural beauty. As…
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Fiji relocates ten Vuniniudrovu families to safer ground amid flood risk and river erosion
Ten families in Vuniniudrovu are moving to higher ground as floods and river erosion threaten their homes and water supply. The relocation, backed by international climate finance, marks a bold step in Fiji’s adaptation efforts— shifting from emergency evacuations to safer, permanent housing for vulnerable communities.
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Fiji ramps up derelict vessel cleanup, targets 17 more in six months
Fiji is stepping up its effort to clear derelict vessels from its coastal waters. In the latest phase, seven ships were dealt with—six returned to service and one scuttled—setting the stage for a broader push to reduce navigation hazards and pollution. With funding secured and new laws on the horizon, the cleanup is set to…
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Fiji Considers Raising Littering Fine to $200 to Curb Flooding
Could a crackdown on littering really curb floods? A proposed jump from $40 to $200 in spot fines signals tougher penalties as communities are urged to take waste disposal more seriously.
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Fiji installs river trashboom to intercept litter and guide national plastics policy
Fiji rolls out a frontline river barrier intended to curb litter before it reaches the ocean, catching more than just visible trash. The data it collects could map plastic flows and shape nationwide waste policy as reforms unfold.