sustainability
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New Zealand-based Golden Oldies Mission marks 15 years in Fiji, shifting to sustainable, community-led development
Golden Oldies Missions marks 15 years in Fiji, moving from quick relief to long-term, community-led development. The New Zealand volunteers return year after year, nurturing local enterprises—from micro-finance networks to coffin-making and community gardens—focusing on sustainability, friendship, and lasting impact.
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Fiji’s off-grid schools pay up to 4.1x more for energy as national EUI and CUI benchmarks are introduced
New nationwide analysis shows Fiji’s off-grid and remote schools pay dramatically more for energy than grid-connected ones, with costs per student rising as fuel volatility bites. The study introduces national Energy Utilisation and Cost Utilisation benchmarks to guide improvements, and notes infrastructure gaps that heighten costs and climate risk. It also outlines practical, low-cost steps—from…
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Fiji to fast-track solar and biomass to curb fuel imports and shield tourism from energy shocks
Fiji readies a sweeping energy plan to shield the economy from global shocks by accelerating renewable power and smarter energy use, with tourism at its core. The move hints at a tighter, more sustainable energy future for the island nation.
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Fiji opens $50 million Naseyani Water Bottling Plant in Ra, boosting exports and local jobs
A $50 million water bottling plant in Naseyani is pitched as a new development model—private investment partnering with landowners to boost rural growth and Fiji’s export potential. With construction underway and local jobs on the horizon, the project signals a fresh path for Ra and its communities.
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World Water Day 2026: Fiji pledges two more water tanks for Korovuli Village to boost rural water security
World Water Day unfolds with a new lifeline for Korovuli Village: community water tanks that promise safer water and more time for schooling and livelihoods. Backed by FRIEND and government support, the initiative spotlights a broader push to close the rural-urban water gap as additional upgrades and groundwater plans take shape.
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SPTO, FHTA Announce Silver Sponsorship for HOTEC 2026 to Drive Practical Pacific Tourism Sustainability
SPTO and FHTA team up for HOTEC 2026, promising opening-day talks that tackle real-world sustainability for Pacific tourism. The sponsorship hints at turning policy into practical solutions that help businesses grow while caring for coastal stewardship.
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BAT Fiji Star Farmer Awards Honor 90 Farmers as Training Programme Expands Across Fiji
Option 1: Fiji’s farming scene is getting a major boost as a prestigious awards program honours farmer excellence, spotlighting training and private-sector partnerships driving a more resilient, modern agriculture. Option 2: A new wave of recognition and training is reshaping Fiji’s farms, underscoring how investment and collaboration are fueling growth and sustainability. Option 3: Innovation…
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Fiji urged to embed customary land knowledge in development planning to protect the vanua for future generations
Traditional knowledge meets modern planning as Fiji’s environment chief calls for formal recognition of customary land wisdom in development decisions. The push emphasizes safeguarding the vanua and long‑term stewardship over short‑term gains, as communities gather to shape policies at a landmark workshop.
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Fiji’s Subashni Lal expands Freedom Farms into a women-led, climate-resilient farming hub with mushroom training center and BSFL tech
From librarian to farmer, Subashni Lal rebuilt her path in Fiji, turning setbacks into Freedom Farms—a growing, women-led venture rooted in diverse crops and practical, climate-smart innovations. With BSFL feed, solar incubators and a budding mushroom training center, her story hints at resilience, community training, and new agricultural possibilities.
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Fiji Airways Deploys BYD Shark 6 Plug-In Hybrids to Cut Ground-Fleet Emissions
Fiji Airways is upgrading its ground operations with BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrids, aiming to cut fuel use and emissions on the tarmac. A blend of reliability and sustainability, plus on-site training, signals a practical step forward in the airline’s environmental journey.