fisheries
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Fiji Urged to Tackle Unpaid Care and Market Harassment to Boost Women in Fisheries
Hidden barriers like unpaid care work and risky market spaces are shaping Fiji’s women’s participation in the fisheries sector. A government official highlights time poverty, safety concerns, and unequal access to gear and credit as deeper challenges—and suggests reforms must tackle these roots to secure sustainable coastal livelihoods.
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Fiji Targets Onshore Tuna Processing to Boost Value, Jobs and Exports, Seeks Investors
Fiji is positioning its tuna for higher-value processing—from fish oil to other manufactured goods—sparking a push for onshore facilities and new public-private partnerships. With funding and expertise in the spotlight, officials say scaling up could reshape jobs and revenue as the country moves beyond exporting raw catches.
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Fiji Unveils Integrated Fisheries and Forestry Reforms with New Laws, Real-Time Vessel Tracking and Local Tuna Processing Push
Fiji is rolling out sweeping reforms to protect its fisheries and forests while strengthening rural livelihoods and export potential. From a state-of-the-art surveillance hub to modernised enforcement and plans for local tuna processing, the moves aim to turn natural capital into lasting community value.
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Fiji ramps up climate adaptation to shield fisheries and coastal livelihoods from warming seas
Rising sea temperatures and stronger storms are placing real stress on Fiji’s fisheries and coastal communities. A new push for climate adaptation and financing signals a shift in how the archipelago plans to safeguard its oceans and livelihoods.