Climate Change

Bulitavu reflects on Fiji’s achievements at COP29

Newly appointed Environment and Climate Change Minister, Mosese Bulitavu, expressed admiration for the accomplishments of Fiji’s delegation at the 29th session of the Conference of Parties in Baku, Azerbaijan.

January 17, 2025 6:17 am
 

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China supports Fiji's climate efforts

The Chinese government is providing Fiji with solar energy lights to support the nation’s fight against climate change.

January 16, 2025 12:00 pm
 

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DPM Prasad urges global action on climate finance

The Pacific Islands are facing an existential crisis, and the world must act now or risk losing entire nations.

December 20, 2024 6:25 am
 

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Malake rebuilding eight years after TC Winston

Malake village on Malake Island in the Ra province is still recovering from the devastating impacts of Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Winston that ravaged Fiji eight years ago.

December 17, 2024 6:00 am
 

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Climate change impacts dietary patterns

A recent Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate Change has shed light on the health challenges posed by climate change, particularly for vulnerable Pacific Island nations such as Fiji.

December 16, 2024 12:30 pm
 

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Climate change increases vulnerability to infectious diseases

The 2024 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate Change has highlighted Fiji’s growing vulnerability to infectious diseases, highlighting the urgent need for climate-resilient health systems and infrastructure.

December 15, 2024 7:00 am
 

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Climate Change fuels mental health issue

Climate change is not just about rising sea levels and extreme weather, it is also causing a serious mental health crisis in the Pacific Islands, including Fiji.

December 13, 2024 6:25 am
 

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Climate crisis exacerbates health risks

A study carried out on health and climate change in Small Island Developing States shows that lack of climate action is endangering lives and livelihoods of people despite island states spearheading international attention on climate and health.

December 10, 2024 12:37 pm
 

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Prasad emphasizes importance of climate change finance mechanisms

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has emphasized the importance of climate change finance mechanisms, calling for immediate action to bridge the gap between commitments and outcomes for countries vulnerable to climate change.

December 6, 2024 12:59 pm
 

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Ministry collaborates on DRR plans for Rewa river erosion

The Waterways Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways is working with key stakeholders, including the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), to gather input for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) plans for the Rewa catchment.

December 4, 2024 12:11 pm
 

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Carbon Market Strategy to tackle Climate Change

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s National Carbon Market Strategy outlines the steps needed for effective engagement in the carbon market.

December 3, 2024 6:40 am
 

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Fiji’s commitment to climate advocacy praised

As COP29 discussions intensified on the global stage, the newly appointed French Ambassador to Fiji Julie Le Saos has lauded Fiji’s unwavering dedication to climate action.

November 21, 2024 6:22 am

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