Tag: pollution
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Fiji conducts Suva consultations to finalize the Seventh National Biodiversity Report for the CBD and shape the NBSAP 2026–2030
The Central Division consultations marked the latest step in a nationwide process to assess progress on biodiversity targets and to gather input for Fiji’s National Biodiversity… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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Samoa imposes 300m exclusion zone around HMNZS Manawanui wreck to curb unauthorised diving and pollution risk
Samoa tightens security around the sunken HMNZS Manawanui, declaring a 300-metre exclusion zone after reports of unauthorised diving and ongoing environmental risk. Drones and low-flying aircraft… Read more
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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… Read more
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Fiji launches baseline plastics data inventory with UNSW to guide National Plastics Inventory and waste reforms
Fiji takes a decisive step toward evidence-based action on plastic pollution with a new baseline plastics data inventory. Built in collaboration with researchers and partners, the… Read more