Project Manager – The Beqa Lagoon Initiative Organisational background Pacific Blue Foundation (PBF) is a Fiji-based Charitable Trust and California-based non-profit founded in 2004. PBF provides research, education, encouragement, and dissemination of sustainable practices in coastal regions with the ultimate goal of preserving and promoting biological and cultural diversity. Position background PBF is seeking an […]
PBF is Top Innovator in World Economic Forum’s Blue Foods Challenge
Published on October 13, 2021 in Fiji Times, a feature story on PBF’s recognition as a Top Innovator by the World Economic Forum. The innovation aims to develop and pilot a community-owned and operated organic fertilizer business model that uses the biomass from overabundant Crown of Thorns Starfish (COTS) that devour the coral reef, […]
Position Opening – Outreach Officer
Download the PDF Here. Position Opening for Outreach Officer Pacific Blue Foundation (PBF) is a Fiji-based Charitable Trust and California-based non-profit founded in 2004. PBF provides research, education, encouragement, and dissemination of sustainable practices in coastal regions with the ultimate goal of preserving and promoting biological and cultural diversity. Join our dynamic team at PBF […]
Position Advert – Project Officer
An exciting position for a Project Officer focusing on the collabprative project – Beqa Lagoon Initiative – with the Fiji Locally Managed Marine Area (FLMMA) and Pacific Blue Foundation! Position: Project Officer Organization: Fiji Locally Managed Marine Area (FLMMA) Term: Two (2) year contract (1-year term initially, extension for a 1-year appointment based on performance […]
Preservation of resources and livelihoods in Beqa Island
The leaders of Beqa Island took an unprecedented step of calling a meeting for all Chiefs and YMST delegates to attend. Held at Nawaisomo village on Wednesday 29 May, the meeting focused on setting the foundation for cultural strength and unity between the two Districts of Beqa. Opened with a word of prayer followed by […]
Soliyaga to produce own organic fertiliser
The village of Soliyaga on Beqa Island are now able to produce their own organic fertiliser for their teitei (farms/gardens) after building their first composting facility – a three-compartment model measuring about nine square meters, including the shelter, with a capacity of over two cubic tonnes of compost. This is an initial level of application […]
Upgraded Water System installed in Tovu village, Totoya Island
Construction to improve the fresh water system in the village of Tovu in Totoya Island was completed in two weeks! Thanks to a successful collaboration between Honor Journeys managed by Taylor Broussard and PBF’s Relations Director Roko Josefa Cinavilakeba, together they saw the project from design to completion. Well done you guys! Honor Journeys is […]
Managing Island Resources
The strength, unity and integrity of the Vanua is the main building-block for successful community based management of natural resources. Two weeks ago a workshop was held in the chiefly village of Dakuibeqa, on Beqa Island, as part of the Beqa Lagoon Initiative, a project led by Pacific Blue Foundation (PBF), in collaboration with Fiji […]
Leader with a vision
Roko Josefa Cinavilakeba (Roko Sau) with Rewa Province Paramount Chief, Marama na Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Teimumu Kepa. Picture: VILIAME ODRO As a traditional Fijian leader, Roko Josefa Cinavilakeba knows his role comes with a lot of responsibilities. The paramount chief from Totoya deals with communications for Pacific Blue Foundation in Fiji where he works […]
Traditional Approach
By: Luke Rawalai; Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Roko Sau, Roko Josefa Cinavilakeba (right) and local director of the Pacific Blue Foundation speaks at the FLAMMA AGM. Photo Credit: Luke Rawalai The solution to Fiji’s problems, be it climate change, global warming or diminishing natural resources, lies in the practices of our forefathers. Recognising this, the […]