1/πΏ 4FJ Learning Approach in action
Visoqo Village women (Macuata) recorded 80 fish measurements π
Supporting communities to better manage their fisheries in Fiji.
πΈ From the field
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"Our qoliqoli, our responsibility.β
Reflections from Ratu Emori Logavatu, Tui Namuka, Macuata, on working together to restore and protect our marine resources. βοΈπ
Piloting the Learning Site Approach with key partners in Macuata, with support from the Kiwa Initiative.
The cChange team, led by Country Director Mafa Wilson, met with the Roko Tui Macuata to share updates from 4FJFishSmart consultations in Namuka District.
Recognising the vital role of traditional leadership in enabling community access and supporting this work.#4FJMovement#KIWA
1/ The 4FJ Learning Site work continues in Visoqo, Macuata, with Phase 2 training in Namuka strengthening community-led fish data collection efforts. The community has identified Nuqa, Saqa, and Kabatia as key species of concern.
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4FJ Learning Site continues in Lakeba, Macuata. Phase 2 training in Namuka supports community-led fish data collection. They Chose Ta, Sabutu and Kanace Next: Visoqo. #4FJMovement#FishSmart#Fiji#KIWA
4FJ Learning Site continues in Nabubu, Macuata.
Phase 2 training in Namuka supports community-led fish data collection.
Women chose Ta; youth monitoring Sabutu & Kanace.
Next: Visoqo & Lakeba.
#4FJMovement#FishSmart#Fiji ππ
Smiling through resilience, coastal communities across Fiji continue to protect the ocean that sustains their livelihoods.
Part of the ongoing 4FJ Fish Smart Campaign, with support from the Kiwa Initiative. #Kiwa#4FJFishSmart
4FJ Fish Smart outreach in Namalata, Tavuki, Kadavu during the International Day of Forests.
Awareness shared on protecting forests, fisheries, and natural resources.
In partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries, with support from the Kiwa Initiative.
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Supporting the 4FJ FISH SMART on the ground.
Meet Solomone, Provincial Conservation Officer for Lomaiviti.
He plays a key role in strengthening community-led conservation and sustainable resource management in the province.
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Fisheries forum discussions raised concerns about fishing gear and net use.
More awareness and open community dialogue are needed for responsible fishing.
4FJ Movement continues supporting conversations across Fiji.
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Next steps: villages will select community champions to lead fish catch data collection, with guidance from fisheries experts to help revive key species.
Community feedback was positive, with fishers excited to lead the work themselves. Supported by the Kiwa Initiative. (2/2)
πLakeba Village is the third community to join the 4FJ Learning Site initiative π
Teams from the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs and cChange visited Namuka, Macuata to introduce the approach and support community talanoa on the health of fishing grounds. (1/2)
Next, community champions will lead fish catch data collection with support from fisheries experts to help revive key species.
Nabubu and Lakeba have also given consent. Supported by the Kiwa Initiative. (2/2)
πVisoqo Village is the second on Vanua Levu to join the 4FJ Learning Site π
Representatives from the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs and cChange visited Namuka, Macuata to introduce the approach and support community talanoa on the health of fishing grounds. (1/2)
Meet Jessie π
Our Provincial Conservation Officer for Nadroga/Navosa, she works with local fishers to safeguard Fijiβs fisheries for the future.
As #IWD2026 approaches, we celebrate women like her driving positive change for our oceans. π
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π Nabubu village joins 4FJ Learning Site! Communities lead fish data collection & discuss species revival with expert support.
Positive feedback from fishers! Updates soon from Lakeba & Visoqo. π
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With the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs & cChange, communities are hosting talanoa on their fishing grounds to track species & health. Fishers lead data collection, supported by expert recommendations to revive local species.
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