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Just 3% of Fiji is land and about 80% of Fiji's population lives on the coast. An archipelago of 332 islands, Fiji, the isles of ‘bula’ smiles, sits at the crossroads of the Pacific. The country also encompasses one of the beating hearts of the Pacific — the 26th largest Economic Exclusive Zone in the world.
But Fiji is also on the frontlines of climate change, facing rising sea levels, severe weather, and coral reef degradation. Pollution and overfishing further threaten its rich marine life and the livelihoods of its people. Coastal development and logging are destroying vital habitats, reducing the resilience of ecosystems. WWF-Pacific is tackling these challenges head-on by promoting sustainable practices, engaging local communities, and integrating traditional knowledge to protect Fiji’s stunning biodiversity and build a resilient future.
WWF-FIJI
We've been operational in Suva, Fiji for nearly three decades across more than 10 working sites.
Need to contact us?
📌 Address & contact:
Main office
4 Ma'afu St, Suva, Fiji
+679 3315533
infor@wwfpacific.org
Field office
Lot 3 Naocovonu Sub-division,
Nasekula Road, Labasa.
+679 8220585
infor@wwfpacific.org
- In Fiji's Macuata and Ba, we work with communities on sustainable natural resource management.
- In Bua and Ra, we engage with communities through strategic partnerships with Conservation International and Wildlife Conservation Society and others.
- Our work also encompasses Fiji's Exclusive Economic Zone, where we partner with other stakeholders in natural resource extraction such as fisheries, government and corporate sectors to drive sustainable, equitable practices.
- Communities in Udu District have dedicated a portion of their qoliqoli (traditional fishing grounds) to provide undisturbed breeding grounds for turtles. Nadogo District communities declared Nukuvadra and Katawaqa islands and surrounding waters a community marine protected area and turtle sanctuary in July 2023.
- WWF has collaboratively implemented Fisheries Management Plans across 10 qoliqoli or traditional fishing grounds in 12 districts.
- Across Fiji, we work with a network of Dau ni Vonu or community turtle guardians to monitor the status and health of key marine turtle species that rely on the country's coasts, including the endangered Pacific Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys Coriacea) and the the critically endangered Loggerhead (Caretta caretta), to name a few. Dau ni Vonu also lead awareness activities to spread the word about their work, reinforcing traditional respect towards these species while highlighting the unique threats they face today.
- Assisted over 50 village communities in reviewing fisheries, mangrove management plans and disaster risk management plans in the past two years.
- The awareness we have raised is now evident in Fiji’s Ministry of Fisheries plans and policies, which now support Marine Stewardship Council Certification, the Fiji Sea Turtle Recovery Plan, and enhancing fisheries transparency.
- 39 volunteer community turtle monitors trained by WWF-Fiji are actively conducting nesting surveys.
Nadogo District establishes a Marine Protected Area and turtle sanctuary
In a landmark move in July 2023, the communities of Nadogo District representing 22 traditional tribes (yavusas), united to declare Nukuvadra and Katawaqa islands as community protected areas and turtle sanctuaries. This declaration marks a significant boost for sea turtle populations, particularly the critically endangered hawksbill turtles, as these islands are well-known nesting sites for these ancient mariners.
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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE OF FISHERIES
With the waters around Fiji harboring some of the world's most lucrative blue food, our work here focuses on sustainable fisheries management. From collaboratively implementing Fisheries Management Plans across 10 qoliqoli or traditional fishing grounds in 12 districts to launching flagship research publications highlighting the gaps in inclusivity across Fiji's offshore fisheries sector, we tackle this challenge on all fronts.
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OCEANIA FIRST VOICES ALLIANCE INSPIRES PACIFIC SOLIDARITY
In March 2024, the second Oceania First Voices Forum in Suva, Fiji, united more than 100 Indigenous climate and conservation leaders from Solomon Islands, Australia, Papua New Guinea and Fiji. Under the theme “One Voice, One People, One World”, delegates shared their stories, successes, and support for Traditional Knowledge in building climate resilience. During the Forum, delegates announced the launch fo the "Oceania First Voices Alliance," a partnership that will focus on fast-tracking a climate finance agenda specifically with Inidgenous Peoples and Local Communities in mind, as well as strengthening Indigenous partnerships to develop an "ancient roadmap" to COP31, which they hope will jointly be hosted by the Pacific and Australia in 2026.
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