environment
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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.
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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.