environment
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Fiji Waste Crisis: PRF Urges Government to Turn Policy Promises Into Real Action
Promises on Fiji’s waste management meet hard realities as leaders are urged to bridge policy and practice. A coordinated push—from government to grassroots recyclers—proposes a practical path with a one-year feasibility plan, aiming to turn green ambitions into real opportunities. The goal: inclusive jobs, environmental resilience and solid, measurable action.
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Tonga’s TOML sponsorship risks offshore investor-state arbitration, warns PANG analysis
Fresh legal analysis raises red flags about Tonga’s sponsorship deal with an offshore mining operator, warning the contract could grant sweeping protections to investors and invite costly international disputes. As global rules for deep-sea mining are debated, critics say the agreement could curb Tonga’s policy space and highlight the need for stronger safeguards and transparency.
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Rabuka Unveils Fiji’s National Waste Strategy and Bottle-Deposit Plan to Create Jobs
Fiji is moving from talk to action on waste, tying recycling to jobs and a stronger economy. At the VAKA Forum, leaders unveiled a national waste strategy, stricter litter rules, and a container-deposit plan designed to turn waste into wealth. As policymakers map the path forward, communities and businesses brace for changes that could reshape…
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Pacific CROP chiefs push 2050 Strategy and regional architecture review at Fiji’s Nadi retreat
Leaders from Pacific regional agencies gathered in Nadi for a retreat aimed at sharpening how they work together under the 2050 Strategy. The talks focused on coordination, harmonised programmes, and new funding approaches to boost regional resilience in the face of global shocks. The discussions point to a more tightly aligned regional architecture in the…
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Palau urges Pacific unity to oppose seabed mining as US moves forward with Mariana Trench leases
Palau’s president elevates the fight against deep-sea mining to the global stage, warning that seabed extraction could ripple across the Pacific and outlining new safeguards and diplomacy to keep the ocean protected.
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Pacific-led Ocean Flagship advances to year-long design phase to mobilise $500M for blue economy across 12 Pacific nations
A Pacific-led push to fund ocean stewardship and blue economy moves into a formal project phase, signaling a new era of regional cooperation and investment. The Ocean Flagship aims to unlock substantial funding and deliver lasting benefits for communities and marine ecosystems across the region.
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Plastic from Vanua Levu rivers inundates Mali Island coast, threatening Fiji fisheries and coral reefs
Plastic pollution carried from inland rivers is swallowing Mali Island’s coastal waters and threatening local fishing livelihoods. Villagers say their traditional fishing grounds are being turned into dumping grounds, underscoring an urgent need for action to stop the waste before more damage is done.
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Fiji overhauls litter laws with tougher penalties, container deposit scheme and plastic waste reforms
Fiji is tightening its litter laws with tougher penalties and a major push to curb plastic pollution. A formal review could bring a container deposit scheme, targeted bans on single-use plastics, and a strengthened national waste management plan.
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Most of Fiji’s Climate Change Act Now in Force as Government Integrates Climate Risk Across Ministries
Fiji is moving from policy to practice as more than 75% of its Climate Change Act comes into force, embedding resilience across government planning. With farmers facing unreliable seasons and communities at risk from flooding and coastal erosion, the nation is shifting to climate-aware decision-making—and there’s more on the horizon.
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Fiji to protect and formalize informal recyclers with gear rollout and a national alliance plan
Grassroots recyclers are being placed at the heart of Fiji’s waste strategy, with a push to formalise Collection Pillars and supply protective gear. A government move unveiled at the VAKA Forum signals practical support for frontline workers who keep materials out of landfills and waterways.