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 […]
Maintaining women’s dignity during crisis
Meeting the protection needs of vulnerable women has always been foremost for the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP). A total of 1000 vulnerable women of Rewa and Serua were assisted with dignity kits as part of the AHP COVID-19 Activation Phase 2 Response to meet their protection needs and maintain their dignity during the pandemic. Implemented […]
NZ to provide further support to CSOs to assist affected families in Fiji
The New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji Jonathan Curr has announced that they will continue to support civil society organizations to assist vulnerable families in Fiji during the COVID-19 outbreak. This follows the announcement by the New Zealand Minister for Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta in June that they will provide up to $7 million to […]
A small highland community at forefront of conservation efforts in Fiji
As the world continues to grapple with climate change, the community of Drawa in the highlands of Cakaudrove province, Vanua Levu, is setting an example for sustainable development. After 10 years of successful forest conservation and carbon trading, Drawa is now experiencing the tangible benefits of their innovative approach. From economic growth to environmental preservation, […]
Drawa Village sets platform for carbon trading
With the vision, Sustainable Forests, our Future, the Ministry of Forestry is grateful to its stakeholders, corporate organisations, individuals and communities for their collective efforts in championing this objective. This week, we highlight the sustainable and conservation efforts of Drawa Village through the Drawa Forest Conservation Project and the Drawa Block. The Drawa Block is […]