Let’s ‘be the change’ on World Water Day and beyond
Savusavu, Fiji, 22 March 2023 – Today, children from 10 schools in the Northern Division in Fiji were among the first in the world to celebrate World Water Day by taking part in an oratory and drama contest organized by the Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport and UNICEF. The contest has provided a platform for […]
CSOs, university help with pandemic recovery
Three Fijian organisations were able to assist thousands of Fijians sustainably navigate the economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic through funding provided by USAID. The three were the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprise and Development (FRIEND), University of Fiji, and Live and Learn Environment Education Fiji. FRIEND project manager Melaia Salacakau said with the funding, […]
Vanua Levu Carbon Trading Project A First For Fiji
Eight mataqali (clans) of Drawa in Vanua Levu are now reaping the benefits of the commitment they made ten years ago on forest conservation.
Groundwater – Making the Invisible Visible
Today, children from 10 schools in Fiji joined others around the world to celebrate World Water Day by taking part in an oratory contest organized by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Meteorological Services and UNICEF to advocate on the importance of groundwater. “Imagine when the top surface of the ground drops so far that the well is […]
Climate resilient project to benefit 1000 northern villagers
As many as 1000 villagers on Vanua Levu will benefit from the New Zealand government-funded and recently launched project, Climate-Resilient Islands Program, aimed at empowering locals to deal with climate change impacts. In launching the program in Labasa this week with Live and Learn executives and staff members, New Zealand’s second secretary to Fiji Constance […]
Fiji’s northern communities assured of NZ’s commitment to climate resilient program
New Zealand’s second secretary Constance Minett has assured northern communities of their government’s commitment to the newly-launched Climate Resilient Islands Program. The program, launched in Labasa this morning, will be spearheaded by the Live and Learn team targeting six villages on Vanua Levu – Dreketi, Naiqaqi, Valeni in Cakaudrove, Vitina, Naibulu and Nawailevu in the […]