114 articles tagged "climate-change"
Our development gains continue to be reversed as a direct result of sea level rise from damaged infrastructure, saltwater intrusion into agricultural lands, erosion of land, and our food sources and livelihoods are comp
Fiji has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to climate action and called for urgent reforms to address the critical issue of climate finance for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). President Ratu Wiliame Kato
15,000 mangrove trees have been planted along the Korotogo Coastline in Sigatoka today by the United Nations Association in a critical step in combating climate change and enhancing environmental resilience. This i
The youths of Serua Village in Serua are now working together for the Serua mangrove rehabilitation to fight against rising sea levels and climate change which they are now experiencing. While speaking to fijivill
Climate damage is considered a crime against humanity and capable of being prosecuted under the Rome Statute. This has been highlighted by the University of Fiji Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem, during the
The villagers of Muana-Ira in Rewa are currently experiencing the impacts of climate change such as soil erosion and high tides that cause flooding in the village leading to their agricultural produce being affected hea
There is a need for climate change to be stopped and the Church leaders in the Pacific are required to come together and share solutions relating to the issues before it is too late. The rising of sea levels, floo
Fijian Vishal Prasad who is the Campaign Director for Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change will be awarded the Global Citizen Prize and celebrated for his efforts in campaigning for an advisory opinion from
It is heartbreaking to see the impact that climate change has had on the village of Nacula in Yasawa and see how they have to undergo relocation due to coastal erosion. This was stated by Nacula village representa
Indigenous communities across the region are leading the fight against climate change not just out of choice, but out of necessity. This was emphasised by Assistant Minister for i-Taukei Affairs, Ratu Isikeli Tuiwa
Famous Fijian artist, Anare Somumu says his painting is a tribute to Mother Earth and a reminder about how people have polluted the environment without realising the impacts it has on our livelihoods. Somumu says
When there is a disaster, women work harder increasing their work load and exposure to great safety risks. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Viliame Gavoka highlighted this at the two day Regional Con
About 37 families from Nabavatu Village in Dreketi who had to live in tents for about three year as a landslide had destroyed their village will soon be living in their own homes following the groundbreaking of their ne
There have been 20-30% loss of cane production in Fiji over the years due to climate change such as flooding, salt-water intrusion, soil erosion, and drought. This has been highlighted by the Director of Planning,
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya has revealed the harsh realities of extreme weather, rising sea levels, escalating ocean pollution and ecological disturbances, and says that Fiji represe
More than 180 people living in 27 communities along the coastal, maritime and rural areas are seeking for assistance to tackle the effects of climate change. This comes after the Human Rights and Anti-Discriminatio
Fiji is highly vulnerable to tropical cyclones, floods and other climate-related disasters which cause extensive damage to our infrastructure, affect livelihoods and impose substantial financial bearing on the Governmen
While taking steps towards saving their island from the effects of climate change, the youths of Yanuca village on the island of Moturiki in Lomaiviti have started their project of planting mangrove seedlings to save th
Climate change is a fight government can not overcome alone and is urging the people of Ba to work with government and the local authorities in mitigating the impact of climate change. Speaking during the closing
Climate Change has been identified as a threat to peace and security in the Pacific however, the reality is that no country is exempt from the impact of climate change and no nation can address it alone. While high
