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Fiji launches first climate risk parametric insurance for MSMEs
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (173+ words) Launch of Fiji's first MSME Parametric insurance product Tower Insurance has officially launched Fiji’s first climate risk parametric insurance product for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), The insurance product, supported by the UNDP, ADB and UNCDF, will provide payouts…...
Food imports spark farming push
11+ hour, 6+ min ago (307+ words) Fiji’s heavy reliance on imported food is exposing gaps in local production. Taiwan Technical Mission officials say the country must strengthen commercial farming to reduce imports and grow the agriculture sector. Technical Mission Director Shi-Chian Shiau points out that Fiji…...
Families get first-ever weather payout
12+ hour, 22+ min ago (200+ words) Nearly 300 families in Kadavu have received more than $27,000 in financial support.This is following heavy rainfall which triggered Fiji’s first payout under a new parametric insurance program. Tower Insurance paid $27,050 to 278 customers within three weeks of the severe weather event…...
Climate risks urged in Health Bill
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (225+ words) Climate change impacts and extreme weather risks should be considered in Fiji’s proposed Public Health Amendment Bill. This was highlighted by Ministry of Climate Change Manager Policy Genevieve Jiva during a submission to the Standing Committee on Social Affairs. Jiva…...
Climate change threatens Vatulele food sources
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (201+ words) Taunovo Village on Vatulele Island Traditional food sources on Vatulele Island are becoming increasingly scarce as climate change continues to impact coastal communities and marine ecosystems. Taunovo Village Headman Lenaitasi Kuruvoli says changing weather patterns and environmental conditions have forced…...
Fiji and Samoa boost disaster response
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (128+ words) Firefighters from Fiji and Samoa have strengthened regional disaster response capabilities after completing their first joint Urban Search and Rescue and Swift Water Rescue training. The programme is the first major outcome of a twinning partnership signed in April 2025 between…...
ICJ climate ruling boosts Pacific fight
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (281+ words) A landmark climate change opinion from the International Court of Justice has strengthened the Pacific’s push for greater global accountability, with Fiji saying it provides a legal foundation for future negotiations. One year after the ICJ delivered its historic advisory…...
Climate risks missing from bill
4+ day, 50+ min ago (246+ words) Effects of Climate Change The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change says the proposed Public Health Bill fails to adequately address the health risks posed by climate change. Submitting to the Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Policy Manager Genevieve Jiva…...
Coastline gets a green makeover
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (235+ words) DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Fiji has planted about 200 mangrove seedlings along its Sonaisali Island coastline as part of efforts to protect coastal ecosystems. The initiative was held ahead of World Mangrove Day and brought together resort team members, guests and…...
Pacific sets climate agenda
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (314+ words) The leaders have agreed to present a united Pacific position before global climate negotiations begin in Türkiye from November 9 to November 20. The sixth Pacific Climate Ministers Talanoa centred on preparations for the Pre-COP31 meeting in Fiji and COP31. The meeting was…...