sustainable development
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Fiji Restores 15,000-Acre NG2 Land to Mataqali Nadala After 120 Years
Historic land restitution in Fiji returns thousands of acres to iTaukei owners after more than a century under state tenure. Described as a doorway to sustainable development—agriculture, small business and eco-tourism—the move also emphasizes the responsibilities of watershed protection and careful planning. The coming steps in governance and community decisions will shape how the land…
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Fiji’s 96-year-old chief launches Optimistic Tours to transform Viseisei into a sustainable village tourism hub
– At 96, Turaga Na Tui Vuda launches a village-led transport venture to turn local heritage into lasting opportunity. – A historic Fiji village welcomes a new transport fleet backed by traditional leadership, set to reshape community tourism. – Traditional authority meets private partnership in a bold village-tourism venture aiming to create jobs and sustainable…
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Fiji government backs Tiliva with bullocks, fuel and timber inputs to boost sustainable forestry and local housing
Kadavu’s Tiliva village is turning its forestry heritage into lasting gains with a hands-on aid package, fueling new housing and local timber ventures while spotlighting sustainable forest management in action.
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Fiji Rural Women Lead Solar Freezer Rollout to Boost Income and Food Security
Two Fiji Island villages are stepping up women’s economic power with solar-powered freezers. Funded by Women’s Fund Fiji and guided by women-led, community plans, the project preserves fish and produce longer, cuts waste, and opens new income opportunities—while growing local leadership and sustainable, village-owned enterprises.
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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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UN Treaty Law Workshop in the Pacific Boosts Regional Capacity in International Law
A landmark three-day workshop brought together senior Pacific officials, judges and legal experts to explore how regional voices can shape international treaty-making. The sessions focused on translating global obligations into local action and boosting Pacific influence in great‑power negotiations—from climate resilience to ocean governance—as part of a broader Vision 2050 agenda.
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Commonwealth and Prince Albert II Foundation Launch Blue Charter Incubator to Accelerate Community-Led Ocean Conservation in Asia-Pacific
A new alliance aims to turn ocean pledges into real, community‑led action across Asia and the Pacific. It offers early‑stage conservation grants up to £50,000 to jump‑start projects in five priority areas, from pollution reduction to sustainable fisheries and the blue economy. A strong emphasis on inclusive governance puts Indigenous Peoples, youth and marginalised communities…