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Access fees will soon be introduced for fisherfolk looking to fish in particular i-qoliqoli areas.

Minister for Environment Dr. Mahendra Reddy says they are partnering with the villagers of Naidiri in Malomalo, Nadroga to protect and conserve reef biodiversity within their qoliqoli.

Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says investing in healthy oceans is investing in economic development...He says oceans can offer more if people move from abuse and exploitation to harmony and opportunity. Under the Blue Bond initiative that is expected to be launched by August, Sayed-K

The Fijian government has made clear it won’t approve any proposal that damages the environment following a Newsroom investigation that exposed a New Zealand-registered company’s plan to excavate 2.5 hectares of coral reef at a Fijian island group to improve surf waves.

The Fijian government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Waitt Institute to help Fiji develop a sustainable ocean plan. The US-based institute creates and implements sustainable ocean plans in partnership with committed governments, local stakeholders, and communities.

A sting operation is underway in the Western division to clamp down on illegal logging and sawmilling companies. The Ministry of Environment held a roundtable discussion with the Logging and Sawmilling Sector to iron out issues affecting the sector.

A multimillion-dollar blue carbon pilot project deal by the Australian government through Conservation International and three communities around the country.

The Fiji Blue Carbon project is expected to identify alternative pathways and financing options to safeguard Fiji’s management and restoration of mangroves.

On November 6, Brianna Fruean and other Pacific Islands representatives marched in Glasgow as all eyes are on the United Kingdom for the COP26 climate change summit happening this month.