With the world’s focus currently being in Brazil for COP30, Pacific civil society organisations are also meeting in Sydney for a three-week engagement focused on human rights and climate change.

Fiji Ports Corporation is calling for stronger accountability and tighter oversight of quarantine officers across the country’s ports, citing safety risks and inconsistent practices.

The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs continues to face funding challenges.

Fiji faces major gaps in safe drinking water and sanitation, particularly in rural areas.

Tobacco-related offences are increasing, with the Health Ministry issuing 152 bookings from January to September this year.

Fiji Ports is calling for an end to high-sea vessel clearances.

Fiji’s fight against HIV and AIDS has received a major boost following the donation of Antiretroviral Drugs worth $2.6 million from the Government of India.

The Ministry of Fisheries is stepping up efforts to strengthen aquaculture in the Northern Division through targeted farm visits, site surveys, and technical support to boost local production.

Fiji’s Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is pushing urgent reforms to strengthen independence and regain full international accreditation.

The iTaukei Lands and Fisheries Commission is stepping up efforts to modernize Vola ni Kawa Bula (VKB) registration.

Stroke is increasingly affecting younger adults in the country, raising urgent health concerns.

Fiji is accelerating efforts to strengthen climate-resilient oral health services as rising sea levels, extreme weather, and infrastructure damage threaten access to essential care across island communities.