Concerns have been raised over who should take action when pollution threatens public health, as the proposed Public Health Bill is reviewed by Parliament.

Fiji is stepping up preparations to host the Third Climate Ministerial and the Pacific Pre-COP in October, with Environment Minister Lynda Tabuya holding high-level talks with Australia and Pacific climate envoys.

Climate projects have secured a major boost, with the Green Climate Fund confirming about $224 million in funding support for seven projects.

Young Pacific voices must be part of global climate discussions as island communities continue to face the growing impacts of climate change.

Climate change impacts affecting coastal communities are driving calls for stronger action, with a young climate advocate highlighting the need for better solutions and policies to protect vulnerable communities.

Fiji has updated Asia-Pacific leaders on preparations to host the Pacific Pre-COP meeting in Nadi this October, with Minister for Climate Change Lynda Tabuya outlining the Pacific’s priorities ahead of COP31 in Turkey.

Nearly 200,000 Fijians will benefit from a major climate project aimed at protecting the environment and helping communities adapt to climate change.

Fiji is looking to strengthen ocean conservation and sustainable management efforts through continued talks with the Waitt Institute under the Blue Prosperity Fiji program.

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is seeking extra funding in the upcoming national budget. The aim is to strengthen environmental compliance as development activity increases across Fiji.

Pacific nations are pushing for their climate priorities to be reflected in global decisions as preparations continue towards COP31.

Coral diversity in the Mamanuca Group of Islands has declined significantly in recent years.

Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya says indigenous voices must be included in every decision affecting the ocean.