Plans for waste management strategy
CONSULTATIONS are currently taking place around the country in an effort to put in place a solid waste management strategy.
Local Government, Urban Development, Housing and Environmental permanent secretary, Taina Tagicakibau said the exercise was important for the cleanliness of Fiji's environment.
"We have a strategy being put in place for presentation to Cabinet. We are going to increase the policy recommendations to be able to fulfil the management of waste."
She added that the ministry would also consider recommending to Cabinet that incentives such as user-pay programmes were put in place to encourage proper waste management.
Mrs Tagicakibau made the statements during a one-day 'National Environmental Council' meeting at the Southern Cross Hotel on Wednesday.
Stakeholders and government officials gathered at the hotel to discuss various environmental projects undertaken in Fiji and how both parties could better co-ordinate with each other.
Presenters from the Ministry revealed the implementation of these projects had been made possible through Department of Environments' partnership with other Government ministries and department, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and donor funding.
Some implementations already under way include the production of Fiji's Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, the National Land Use Plan (Land Use Department).
Other's include Fiji National Communication on Climate Change Strategic Action (2005), the Solid and Liquid Waste Strategies (2006), Endangered and Protected Species ACT (2002), the Environmental Management Act (EMA) 2005, and the Litter Decree.
The 'National Environmental Council' was established under the Environment Management Act (EMA) and membership consists of stakeholders who focus on environmental issues.
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Mr Sawyer was in Fiji earlier this year to try to help find the endangered species and flies back to Fiji next week. Two are in Fiji on discovery missions while the other two are about to start their own expeditions — to find the Hawaiian petrel.
Other's include Fiji National Communication on Climate Change Strategic Action (2005), the Solid and Liquid Waste Strategies (2006), Endangered and Protected Species ACT (2002), the Environmental Management Act (EMA) 2005, and the Litter Decree.
Picture: ELIKI NUKUTABU CONSUMERS have been advised to refrain from buying undersized fish and endangered species to allow for sustainable fishing practices. World Wildlife Fund (Fiji) representative Kesaia Tabunakawai says with the present economic
The new Marine Science Camp at Castaway Island will be conducted in cooperation with the Mamanuca Environment Society, and will offer age appropriate first-hand studies on Coral Biology, Reef Formation and Endangered Species – including the Turtle
"Finally, I traveled from Australia to Fiji to a place called Malolo Island, where we learned about the local culture and assisted a small village with the building and maintenance of a new school, and taught them how to farm for sustainable resources.
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Fiji’s Vomo Island Hawksbill Turtle Protection Program has registered another successful release of a young-adult turtle into the wild.
Born on Vomo Island in July 2009, the turtle was one of hundreds hatched on the island and were cared for and raised until old enough to be released into the ocean.
General Manager Wayne Milgate says that the Hawksbill Turtle Protection Program is flourishing on Vomo and it is pleasing to see guests and staff get behind these endangered species with their support and respect.
“Hawksbill Turtles are iconic in the South Pacific and we do our utmost to teach guests about the respect and place these creatures have in the Fijian culture,” he says.
With mature turtles returning to their birthplace to lay their eggs, Vomo has multiple hutches of eggs laid on the island each year, traditionally between November and January.
“Obviously in years to come it is our goal to see the turtles we release into the ocean come back to Vomo to lay their eggs to continue and strengthen the cycle,” Milgate says.
In May 2011, the tides and the moon were ideal for a release and guests witnessed the release of another turtle raised on Vomo. The Fijian staff responsible for the program believe education is empowerment for these majestic creatures with all guests playing a significant role during the ceremony.
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