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Wainiveli receives first water dam after 60 years of struggle

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Wainiveli receives first water dam after 60 years of struggle
(July 17, 2025) WAINIVELI, FIJI — For the first time in 60 years, the remote settlement of Wainiveli in the District of Lovoni, Ovalau has a stable water source, thanks to the construction of a new water dam. This marks a historic moment for the community, which has faced persistent water shortages for decades.                                                       &n...

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WCS-Fiji donates Kuta Cultivation Equipment to Bua village

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WCS-Fiji donates Kuta Cultivation Equipment to Bua village
(July 15, 2025) Bua, Fiji – WCS has handed over essential kuta (freshwater reed) cultivating and harvesting equipment to the women of Bua village, marking a significant step towards supporting community livelihoods while ensuring the sustainable use of kuta. WCS-Fiji's Livelihoods Officer, Isoa Koroiwaqa (front right) is handing over the harvesting equipment to the Women of Bua. Maraia Bibi, the 65-year-old Chair Lady of the Yasi Boi Yawa Women’s Cooperative, expressed gratitude f...

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Nature-based Solutions take root in Lovoni & Bureta with 8000+ trees planted

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Nature-based Solutions take root in Lovoni & Bureta with 8000+ trees planted
(July 07, 2025) Lovoni, Ovalau – Over 8,000 fruit and native tree seedlings have been planted in Lovoni District of Ovalau as part of a reforestation initiative led by the WCS in partnership with the Ministry of Forestry. The planting marks a significant step under the Kiwa WISH+ Project, which promotes nature-based solutions to build climate resilience across Fiji, Solomon Islands and PNG. Fruit trees planted in Lovoni. The trees ranging from native hardwoods to various fruit-bearing species. T...

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New Patrol Boat boosts Fight Against Poaching in Bureta District

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New Patrol Boat boosts Fight Against Poaching in Bureta District
(May 28, 2025) Bureta Enforcement Vessel @WCS-Fiji Bureta, Ovalau — Efforts to protect marine resources in Bureta District have received a major boost following the donation of a patrol boat by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). The long-awaited vessel will help local authorities enforce fishing regulations and combat illegal poaching in the district’s traditional fishing grounds (iQoliqoli). Poaching in protected tabu areas has been a persistent challenge for the community, threatening...

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National Hub for Coral Reef Conservation (NHCRC) Workshop

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National Hub for Coral Reef Conservation (NHCRC) Workshop
(May 23, 2025) Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on the National Action Plan for Coral Reef Conservation   Participants at the Coral Reef Rescue Project Workshop. SUVA, Fiji – In a significant step toward safeguarding Fiji’s marine ecosystems, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, with support from Wildlife Conservation Society, convened a National Hub for Coral Reef Conservation (NHCRC) Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue today to advance the formulation of Fiji’s National Action...

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Oceania Planetary Health Forum

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Oceania Planetary Health Forum
(February 28, 2025) Nature-based Solutions: Restoring Ecosystems, Strengthening Communities In the heart of Oceania, communities are harnessing the power of nature to combat climate change, protect biodiversity, and enhance public health. Dr. Aaron Jenkins, Associate Professor in Planetary Health and Sydney Horizon Fellow at the University of Sydney, emphasized the importance of these "Nature-based solutions," which he described as more than just technical interventions. "They're partnersh...

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Coral Reef Rescue National Hub Launch

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    Coral Reef Rescue National Hub Launch
(June 21, 2024) Fiji Launches Fiji National Hub for Coral Reef Conservation On 21 June, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), took a significant step forward in safeguarding the country's coral reefs with the official launch of the Fiji National Hub for Coral Reef Conservation or NHCRC. The event was held at the Peninsula International Hotel in Suva. Fiji boasts a wide variety of coral reef systems – including fringing,...

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Ecosystem Based Adaptation Knowledge Exchange Workshop

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Ecosystem Based Adaptation Knowledge Exchange Workshop
(May 22, 2024) [Suva, Fiji]- The Knowledge Exchange on Ecosystem Based Adaptation or EbA two-day workshop in Suva was hosted by the Government of Fiji in partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) at the Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva. Fiji is on the front line of the climate emergency. Rising sea levels and intensifying cyclones threaten coastal communities and infrastructure, while erratic weather patterns is disrupting agricultur...

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Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas Inception Launch

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Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas Inception Launch
(March 21, 2024) CAPA Initiative to boost gender-sensitive nature-based solutions for people and nature Approximately 12,300 people will benefit from the Climate Adaption and Protected Areas (CAPA) Initiative that was launched this week at the Holiday Inn, Suva. This aims to implement nature-based solutions that respond to climate change and biodiversity impacts in Fiji. The initiative's major objective is to restore landscapes, as well as encourage community conservation areas and sustainable fish...

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