Suva, Fiji – April 16, 2019: 11.45am (FBC NEWS): Fiji’s Environment Ministry warns that they will continue to take action against developers who will not comply with the law. The warning came after Freesoul Real Estate Development Limited which was carrying out a resort development in Malolo Island, was ordered to rectify the breaches identified Read More …
Nuku’alofa – April 12, 2019: 9.55am (Enviro News): It has been interesting so far. The Marine Spatial Planning team have heard views from 75% of Tongatapu as the consultation process for the planned Tonga Ocean Plan continues. Having visited majority of the villages around the Hahake, Vahe Loto and Hihifo districts the consultation teams are Read More …
AVARUA, Cook Islands – April 11, 2019 : 9.40am (FFA): Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Director-General (DG) Dr Manu Tupou-Roosen visited Rarotonga this week to discuss current and future co-operation between the Cook Islands and the Honiara based FFA Secretariat. Dr Tupou-Roosen was appointed DG by FFA Ministers during the annual FFA Council of Ministers (FFCMIN Read More …
Nuku’alofa – March 22, 2019: 1.15pm (Enviro News): To celebrate World Water Day today – March 22 – the Lands and Survey Ministry distributed posters carrying important information on the need for water. The world today celebrated the important day. This World Water Day, 22nd March, is about tackling the water crisis by addressing the Read More …
Nuku’alofa – March 12, 2019: 3.50pm (MEIDECC): The Department of Environment under the Ministry of MEIDECC in partnership with the Pacific Environment Journalists Network (PEJN) in Tonga are hosting a three-day training on Environment Reporting in Tonga at the Baha’i Faith Hall, Kolofo’ou. The training was opened this morning by the Chief Environmentalist from the Read More …
Nuku’alofa – March 8, 2019: 10.45am (Enviro News): The Fanga’uta Lagoon Community Management Committee discussed funding possibilities and options to help their different communities at the first meeting of 2019. Held at the Bahai Faith hall in Kolofo’ou on Thursday, March 7 the meeting heard of funding opportunities available through the Civil Society Forum of Read More …
Nuku’alofa – March 7, 2019: 2.30pm (Enviro News): The Kingdom of Tonga became the 5th country in the Pacific Region to endorse the ‘Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island Developing States (ISLANDS)’ Project during the ISLANDS regional consultation workshop held in Nadi, Fiji last week. Representing Tonga to the signing ceremony was Read More …
Nuku’alofa – February 22, 2019: 10.25am (Enviro News): The Marine Spatial Plan consultation for Tongatapu is ready to be rolled out from March 4. This follows the completion of two days of consultation with Town Officers from around Tongatapu here in Nuku’alofa this week. The Senior Project Manager for the National Marine Spatial Planning Project, Read More …
Nuku’alofa – February 18, 2019: 12.20pm (Pasifika Communications): The Pacific Islands have been some of the first countries in the world to bear the brunt of damaging effects from climate change. To give Pacific Islanders a chance to document their experiences and express their views on these changes, a new video competition has been launched Read More …
Nuku’alofa – February 6, 2019: 2.10pm (Enviro News): District Officers from around Tongatapu were today briefed on the Marine Spatial Planning and the process that is currently being followed. Members of the MSP – Tonga Ocean 7 team briefed the officers at the Department of Environment’s conference room. Ministry of Environment’s Chief Executive Officer Paula Read More …
