Noticias sobre Fiji
“A water project is bankable when it provides certainty: revenue, regulation, and delivery”
Water infrastructure lies at the centre of some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from climate resilience to universal access to safe water.
Fiji embarks on its first Smart Water metering project with Itron and Pacific Technologies
The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) has embarked on its first smart metering deployment, partnering with Itron, Inc.
Green Climate Fund approves $103 million in financing for early warning systems in seven countries
Led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the five-year project will bolster multi-hazard early warning systems in Antigua and Barbuda, Cambodia, Chad, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji, and Somalia, and directly benefit more than 26 million people.
“ADB focuses on financing and building sustainable solutions with partners and clients”
The Asian Development Bank has set as a priority building water and sanitation resilience and security in Asia and the Pacific.
Water Authority of Fiji completes cloud migration with Gentrack on AWS
Gentrack, a leader in next-generation utility solutions, has announced the successful completion of a transformative project with the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF).
Global momentum for climate action surges as 38 nations embrace the Freshwater Challenge
The Freshwater Challenge aims to ensure 300,000km of degraded rivers and 350 million hectares of degraded wetlands are committed to restoration by 2030, and to protect freshwater ecosystems.
Climate change impacts increase in South-West Pacific
Weather-related disasters and climate change impacts are unravelling the fabric of society in the South-West Pacific.
How to move communities away from flooding risks with minimal harm
As sea levels rise and flooding becomes more frequent, many countries are considering a controversial strategy: relocation of communities.
Social networks the key to water management & sanitation in the Pacific
A Griffith-led study has found that traditional and digital social networks are key to improving community water management and sanitation in the Pacific.
UN Water Conference 2023: Young people demand visibility & their right to a say in water sector
On 24 March 2023, on the final day of the UN Water Conference 2023, young leaders of the water sector from Europe, Africa, Caribbean and Pacific regions held a dialogue with policy-makers, highlighting the lessons learned from the Conference and the current and future role of youth leadership in strengthening sustainable water management.
WHO provides water, sanitation and hygiene supplies to healthcare facilities in Fiji
The World Health Organization (WHO) provided water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) supplies to Fiji’s Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS)to support the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance WASH in healthcare facilities in Fiji.
ADB provides $4 million grant to Tuvalu for drought relief
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided a $4 million emergency grant to the Government of Tuvalu to help fund drought relief efforts.
Pacific nations gather support to bring climate change to the International Court of justice
The existence of Pacific islands is threatened by climate change.
Tropical storms trigger Antarctic ice melt
New factors that contribute to record-high temperatures and ice melt over the eastern Antarctic Peninsula and Larsen C Ice Shelf have been identified.
Building resilience in water and sanitation key to managing COVID-19 in the Pacific
Utility companies that deliver water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in the urban areas of the Pacific region need to invest more and plan their business continuity and water safety programs amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a new ADB report.
Water Authority of Fiji selects TaKaDu’s CEM solution to reduce water loss
By incorporating the CEM of TaKaDu, WAF plans to enhance its water network management and improve customer service.
WARIDI initiative supports socio-economic development with effective water data management
How do you secure sustainable and increased access to water and sanitation in the face of stressed water resources?
Sea-level rise will have complex consequences
Rising sea levels will affect coasts and human societies in complex and unpredictable ways, according to a new study that examined 12,000 years in which a large island became a cluster of smaller ones.
The EU and the SPC launch project to strengthen access to clean drinking water
The European Union (EU) and the Pacific Community (SPC) have launched three new projects that will help address the social and economic impacts of COVID-19, whilst supporting longer-term economic recovery and health benefits for the Pacific region.
Advances highlighted in climate risk early and warning systems
As the world continue to manage the deadly Covid-19 virus and looks at ensuring that the recovery addresses climate change threats, the significance of advanced multi-hazard threat warnings and risk information has never been more widely acknowledged.