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Pacific Islands Association of Non-governmental Organisations (PIANGO) executive director Emele Duituturaga. Picture: SUPPLIED/PIANGO

PIANGO commends Futuna traditional leaders’ decision to disallow seabed mining

Post by on September 24, 2018   Views: 9

IMOCI VULA, FIJITimes THE Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (PIANGO) has praised the decision of the traditional elders of the Pacific island of Futuna for disallowing any work related to seabed mining in their waters. The traditional kingdoms on Futuna had stated that their decision, expressed at a meeting in Futuna with French delegates […]

Nature Care (21) ‡ Assembly of Wallis and Futuna, Emele Duituturaga, Futuna, PIANGO, traditional leaders  ¶  post |  Length: [474] words.

A painting of the Kanak people by artist and photographer Sebastien Lebegue that is exhibited at the Alliance Française de Suva. Picture: VILIMAINA NAQELEVUKI

Kanak custom on two-week exhibition in Suva

Post by on September 24, 2018   Views: 28

VILIMAINA NAQELEVUKI, FijiTimes THE COUTUME Kanak (Kanak Custom) exhibition is an introduction talking mainly about territory, social structure and what the society is for the indigenous people of New Caledonia. This was highlighted by Artist and Photographer Sebastien Lebegue in an interview with this newspaper today. Lebegue has worked on these pieces for the past […]

The Melanesian Way (14) ‡ Cultural Exhibition, , Kanak, Kanak Custom,  ¶  post |  Length: [425] words.

Fiji PM Voreqe Bainimarama presents a gift to the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés. Picrture: SUPPLIED

Fiji invited to work closely with UN in shaping the 2019 UN Climate Summit

Post by on September 24, 2018   Views: 24

FIJI has been invited by the United Nations to work closely with them to shape next year’s UN Climate Summit convening on September 17 in 2019. Fiji’s global leadership on climate change and oceans was praised by the president of the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, at […]

Nature Care (21) ‡ , , , , UN Climate Summit  ¶  post |  Length: [327] words.

The Ministry of Waterways and Environment is considering the use of vetiver grass system to stabilise riverbanks and reduce soil erosion. Picture: FT FILE

International-proven method to combat riverbank erosion

Post by on September 24, 2018   Views: 7

FIJI’S Ministry of Waterways and Environment will soon implement an internationally-proven methodology to combat riverbank erosion around the country. Unsustainable land management activities have led to the prevalence of land erosion along river banks. According to the permanent secretary for the Ministry of Local Government and Environment, Joshua Wycliffe, the vetiver system for river bank […]

Nature Care (21) ‡ , Melanesian Wisdom, Waterways  ¶  post | , and modified on September 24th, 2018. Length: [255] words.

Speaker Dr Jiko Luveni with other invited Speakers at the forum. Picture: SUPPLIED

Climate change disproportionately affected women and girls in Fiji: Luveni

Post by on September 24, 2018   Views: 25

FIJI, like many Pacific islands, faced the threat of several challenges that made it vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters. This was highlighted by Fiji’s Speaker of Parliament Dr Jiko Luveni during the Second Eurasian Women’s Forum that was held in major convention centres and cultural venues in the historical centre of St. Petersburg, […]

Nature Speaks (14) ‡ , NGOs, women and girls  ¶  post |  Length: [232] words.

Ambassador Deo Saran pictured with Dr Joeli Veitayaki and a colleague at Hanover, Germany, Picture: SUPPLIED

Fiji will continue lead in Pacific climate campaign

Post by on July 30, 2018   Views: 21

NICOLETTE CHAMBERS, Fiji Times FIJI will be continuing its lead in the Pacific campaign in addressing the impact of climate change and will also use its leadership position to advance climate talks on the international stage. This was mentioned by Fiji’s Head of Mission to the European Union and COP23 Climate Envoy to the United […]

Nature Care (21) ‡ Climate Envoy, COP23, , UNFCCC  ¶  post |  Length: [355] words.