by Marica Vakacola | May 10, 2013 | Coral Conservation
Georgia Institute of Technology students visited Mana Island Resort and Spa for the first time to study its coral reef structure as part of their three months Pacific Study Abroad Program. The group spent six weeks in New Zealand, four in Australia and finished the...
by Marica Vakacola | May 10, 2013 | Conservation
Fiji will host the 9th Pacific Islands Conference on nature conservation and protected areas this December. Department of Environment director, Mr Jope Davetanivalu said Fiji had existing environmental laws at national level that would be reviewed through the...
by Marica Vakacola | May 10, 2013 | Fiji Environment
Faith-based organizations and various non-governmental organizations have been challenged to design innovative ideas towards protecting our environment from the impacts of climate change. His Excellency the President Ratu Epeli Nailaitkau raised the challenge during...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | MES Fiji News
We are thrilled to have Marica Rokosawa Vakacola joining our staff as Assistant Project Manager. Marica graduated with a Marine Science Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Climate Change with a Post Graduate Diploma in Bio Diversity and Conservation. She is currently...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | Climate Change
DISCUSSIONS at the Pacific Islands climate forum will bring about valuable insight into how climate and weather forecasting can help Fiji prepare for considerable challenges in the future. This was stated by the Minister for Local Government and Environment Colonel...