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Pacific Leaders Ramp Up Loss and Damage Finance Facility Demands as COP27 Negotiations Reach ‘Crunch Time’
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Pacific Leaders Ramp Up Loss and Damage Finance Facility Dema...

As negotiations at COP27 heat up nearing the conclu­sion of the conference this weekend, Pacific Island leaders are...

Turning Waste Into Treasure
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Turning Waste Into Treasure

The women of this small village community in Serua are innova­tors: they are setting the bar in their communities a...

In The Face of Disaster: How A Village In Ba Survived a Deadly Landslide
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In The Face of Disaster: How A Village In Ba Survived a Deadly Landslide

In 2012, the villagers were awoken to the sound of earth moving, trees breaking and panic filling the air. Anare ...

Nacula District –Staying Resilient to Restore Lost Marine Treasures
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Nacula District –Staying Resilient to Restore Lost Marine Treasures

Often we hear stories of climate adversities- the tragedy, the pain and hopelessness that follow. But there are als...

Alliance Group Encourages Young People in Sustainable Development Space
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Alliance Group Encourages Young People in Sustainable Development Space

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of young people created safe spaces for individuals reeling from the...

Oceans Expert Explains Why Climate Change Is A Problem To Coastal Inundation
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Oceans Expert Explains Why Climate Change Is A Problem To Coastal Inundation

Between June 14 and June 16, those living along Fiji’s coast experienced a phenomenon that undoubtedly many had no...

Oceans Expert Explains Why Climate Change Is A Problem To Coastal Inundation
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Oceans Expert Explains Why Climate Change Is A Problem To Coastal Inundation

Between June 14 and June 16, those living along Fiji’s coast experienced a phenomenon that undoubtedly many had no...

Islanders Living Off The Sea Tell Of Struggle To Find Their Catch
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Islanders Living Off The Sea Tell Of Struggle To Find Their Catch

For communi­ties in Fiji’s maritime is­lands, the ocean is a source of sustenance.

Islanders Living Off the Sea Tell of Struggle to Find their Catch
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Islanders Living Off the Sea Tell of Struggle to Find their Catch

For communities in Fiji’s maritime islands, the ocean is a source of sustenance. For them, the ocean is life.

‘It Hurts Us So Much’: This Chief Wants All Villages To Stop Turtle Harvesting
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‘It Hurts Us So Much’: This Chief Wants All Villages To Stop Tur...

From eating turtles to protecting them, How Kavewa Island learnt a new way,

Fiji’s Natural Image Captures UN’s Interest
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Fiji’s Natural Image Captures UN’s Interest

This has been made possible by Fiji-based photographer, Tom Vierus, a marine biologist who was accepted into the Eme...

My Heart said ‘Most Certainly’
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My Heart said ‘Most Certainly’

The last few weeks had me walking on eggshells. I found myself confronted by some old demons and my resilience put ...

Senator Wong: We’ll Walk The Talk On Climate Issues
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Senator Wong: We’ll Walk The Talk On Climate Issues

Australia’s new Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Penny Wong is willing to work with Fiji on its challenges and...

A Mix of  Adventure With a  Purpose
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A Mix of Adventure With a Purpose

“The same respect you give to the moana of the ocean, the same respect they will give you. So, if you take care of...

Pacific Tides App for Tidal Info At A Click Of A Button
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Pacific Tides App for Tidal Info At A Click Of A Button

The app also forecasts water temperature and advises users the best time to go out at sea to fish.

Awareness Key to Protect Seagrass, the Lungs of our Ocean
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Awareness Key to Protect Seagrass, the Lungs of our Ocean

Seagrass has the ability to help fight climate change. But not much study and awareness are being carried out to pro...

Hope, Concern Not Enough – Action Must Follow Latest IPCC Findings
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Hope, Concern Not Enough – Action Must Follow Latest IPCC Findings

Even though ef­fective adaptive strategies are exe­cuted, there are limits to how much other species and people ca...

Species Biodiversity Critical to Sustaining Life
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Species Biodiversity Critical to Sustaining Life

Today marks World Wildlife Day and this year’s theme “Recovering Key Species for Ecosystem Restoration” is a r...

From the Dunes:  Going All Batty
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From the Dunes: Going All Batty

I have never feared bats. Despite the many Hollywood movies I’ve watched, where bats were portrayed as evil and ma...

All Hands On Deck To Save Village From Climate Crisis
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All Hands On Deck To Save Village From Climate Crisis

Two thousand mangrove seedlings have been planted along the village coastline to help tackle its vulner­abilities t...

What’s In A Name? SIDS Or BOSS?
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What’s In A Name? SIDS Or BOSS?

The call that began years ago is to change from SIDS to Big Ocean Sovereign State or BOSS. “BOSS is not my term...

Pacific Young Climate Leaders Call For Urgent Climate Action Ahead Of COP26
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Pacific Young Climate Leaders Call For Urgent Climate Action Ahead Of COP26

Sharing their youth climate work experience across the region the newly formed Alliance also shared their solutions ...

Climate Watch: Fiji submits timely Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)
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Climate Watch: Fiji submits timely Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)

With the COP26 global climate summit starting next Sunday, the Fijian Government has maintained strong climate actio...

Climate Watch: Facing Up to the Challenge of Climate Change
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Climate Watch: Facing Up to the Challenge of Climate Change

The conference will aim to finalise the Paris Agreement and increase climate action across the planet, to keep globa...

Low Carbon Sea Transport In The Pacific
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Low Carbon Sea Transport In The Pacific

“Pacific Islands countries are most vulnerable by climate change and rising sea levels. Therefore, they are credib...

Our PM, Pacific Leaders Sing One Voice In Climate Crisis
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Our PM, Pacific Leaders Sing One Voice In Climate Crisis

“Our actions will decide whether islands exist or are lost to the rising seas; whether many ecosystems can recove...

United Kingdom Pushing For Ambitious Climate Deal To Support The Pacific
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United Kingdom Pushing For Ambitious Climate Deal To Support The Pacific

Countries are being asked to come forward with ambitious 2030 emissions reductions targets (NDCs) that align with re...

Tailevu Prepping Up For A Resilient Future
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Tailevu Prepping Up For A Resilient Future

With a population of more than 200, villagers are determined and strong willed to do whatever they can to save the l...

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