by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | Coral Conservation
No country is immune to natural disaster. In recent decades, the frequency and intensity of natural disasters has escalated and many experts predict this rise in climate-induced extreme weather events will continue in the future. Although many are still reeling from...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | Sustainability
The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources will be implementing stronger measures to ensure that land development in the country does not damage the environment. The Ministry’s acting permanent secretary Tevita Boseiwaqa said that the Ministry will prioritise several...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | Shark Conservation
FIJI will soon have a National Plan of Action on sharks This was confirmed by Department of Fisheries senior fisheries officer Sunia Waqainabete on January 24 when questioned on whether a shark sanctuary would be put in place on Nukulau island, especially with the...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | Disaster Management
The zero death toll from the recent cyclone demonstrates the resilience by Fijians and the change in mindset towards cyclones and natural disasters. Minister for Local Government, Urban Development, Housing and Environment Samuela Saumatua while officiating at Pacific...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | Shark Conservation
THE Mamanuca Environment Society (MES) is committed to improving the monitoring of the region’s shark population. MES media liaison officer Emosi Lasaqa said the group joined the Great Fiji Shark Count last year to establish its shark, sting ray and turtle...
