waste-to-energy
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Fiji landowners warn $1.4B waste-to-energy plant could derail $3B Saweni Bay resort and $550M rugby stadium
Landowners along the Vuda–Saweni corridor warn that a proposed $1.4 billion waste-to-energy plant could deter major investors and threaten planned developments. With emissions and environmental safeguards under review, a clash between growth and coastal heritage is shaping up as a decision looms.
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Fiji’s TNG presses for evidence-based debate as 1,500-page Vuda waste-to-energy EIA opens for public review
An evidence-based debate is looming as Fiji’s proposed Vuda waste-to-energy plant enters public review with a 1,500-page environmental assessment. Cultural, environmental and health questions are on the table as stakeholders weigh the path forward amid growing waste and tourism pressures.
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Lands Department weighs Saweni rezoning for Fiji waste-to-energy project amid multi‑agency approvals
A proposed rezoning of state land in Saweni linked to a controversial waste-to-energy project could hinge on a maze of approvals. With community groups scrutinising the environmental checks and land-use rights, the project’s timeline remains uncertain.
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$1.4B Fiji Waste-to-Energy Project Divides Vanua o Vuda as Public Consultations Continue
– Tensions flare as a $1.4 billion waste-to-energy project divides Vanua o Vuda landowners, with debates over land status and who benefits shaping ongoing consultations. – Public talks reveal deep rifts in Vuda: elders and opponents clash over land rights, benefits, and the path forward for a high-stakes energy plan. – As consultations continue, the…
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Fiji’s UN envoy urges transparent, science-based review of the $1.4B Vuda-Saweni waste-to-energy project
Fiji’s UN envoy sharply questions a proposed $1.4B waste-to-energy plant at Vuda-Saweni, demanding complete, science-based transparency on air, water, and health impacts before any decision moves forward. Citing past operator controversies and regulatory uncertainties, he signals that public safety and environmental safeguards must come first in this high-stakes debate.
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Public consultations begin in Fiji as Vuda waste-to-energy project advances after EIA submission
Vuda’s proposed waste-to-energy plant has entered the public consultation phase after its environmental impact assessment was filed. The plan promises local jobs and a new energy source by processing non-recyclable waste, but it has sparked fierce opposition over emissions, coastal heritage, and environmental risks as stakeholders debate the project’s future.
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Lautoka protest against Vuda waste-to-energy project called off after police deny permit
Police refused the permit for a planned Lautoka march opposing the Vuda waste-to-energy project, leaving local and overseas supporters disappointed. Organisers say the denial strikes at democratic rights and raises questions about why the protest was blocked. The dispute over the project continues to spark debate and uncertainty.
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Fiji Saweni–Vuda Waste-to-Energy EIA Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Site Location and Consultant Credentials
Fresh scrutiny surrounds a proposed $1.4 billion Waste-to-Energy project in Saweni–Vuda as locals press for tighter checks on the Environmental Impact Assessment. Questions about consultant registrations, site identification, and independent data have sparked a broader debate about waste management and green energy.
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Vuda Committee Clarifies Advisory Role in $1.4B Waste-to-Energy Project Amid Ongoing Consultations
The Vuda Resources Development Committee offers a cautious update on a proposed $1.4 billion waste-to-energy project. It stresses its advisory role, says no decision has been made yet, and highlights ongoing consultations with traditional custodians, ministries, and independent experts. The emphasis is on due process, diligence, and safeguarding community interests.
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TNG Fiji opens April public consultations for Vuda Point Energy-from-Waste project ahead of ESIA decision
Residents near Vuda Point are invited to a fresh round of discussions on TNG Fiji’s proposed Energy-from-Waste facility and private port. The sessions will outline updates to the Environmental Impact Assessment and give people a chance to raise questions before regulator decisions are made. With the ESIA review ongoing, local voices on potential environmental and…