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iTaukei Women in Conservation, Suva (2026)

06/06/2026

iTaukei Women in Conservation (ITWC), in partnership with Kids Climate Innovation Pacific ( )had the privilege of facilitating workshops at the Veivueti Ocean Conference 2026, hosted by International School Suva (ISS) on 3–4 June 2026.

We arrived prepared to teach children about mangroves. We left with a renewed appreciation for the potential that exists when young people are given the opportunity to participate. The challenge is not convincing children to care about the environment. The challenge is creating more spaces where their curiosity, ideas and voices can help shape the conversations and decisions that affect their future.

Through our workshops, Mangrove Mysteries: Can You Solve the Ocean Secret? and Mangrove Mission: Can You Save the Coast?, students explored how mangroves support marine life, protect coastlines and contribute to resilient communities. But beyond the activities, what stood out most was how they cared, thought, asked questions and challenged ideas. They considered the impacts of decisions on people, communities and future generations.

Across the Pacific, we often speak about leaving a better environment for future generations. Yet perhaps an equally important question is whether we are leaving future generations better prepared to care for that environment. If conservation remains something children only hear about rather than experience, we risk losing ecosystems, future custodians, advocates and leaders.

If we want a generation that protects our oceans, forests and reefs tomorrow, we cannot wait until adulthood to involve them. We must create opportunities for them to learn, contribute and lead today. The students reminded us that they are already ready.

Vinaka vakalevu to International School Suva (ISS) and all partners who contributed to this incredible conference and meaningful experience. Also, vinaka to the young Ocean Detectives and Ocean Heroes who gave us hope for the future of our Blue Pacific. 🌱🌊💙

05/06/2026

The iTaukei Women in Conservation (iTWC) invite individuals, families, youth groups, schools, communities, and partners to stand with us as we celebrate World Environment Day & World Ocean Day 2026.

📅 Date: 6 June 2026
📍 Venue: Suva Point – My Suva Park
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM
🌱 Restore Nature | 🌊 Protect Our Oceans | 🤝 Empower Communities

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03/06/2026

🌏 Strengthening Indigenous Voices Through Digital Storytelling

Our Executive, Rosyln Delaivoni participated virtually in the Indigenous-led Storytelling through Audiovisual Pieces and Communication Processes online training on Friday, 29 May 2026, organized by Land is Life in collaboration with the Indigenous Youth Global Caucus (IYGC).

The training provided practical tools and knowledge on creating impactful short videos and audiovisual content, developing clear and compelling narratives, and effectively editing content for social media platforms. Participants also explored communication strategies and shared experiences on how digital platforms can be utilized to defend Indigenous Peoples’ rights, amplify Indigenous voices, and increase the visibility of communities, cultures, and territories.

Key discussions highlighted the importance of Indigenous-led storytelling, authentic narratives, and the strategic use of digital platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube to strengthen advocacy efforts and preserve Indigenous knowledge and identity.

ITWC extends its sincere appreciation to Land is Life and the Indigenous Youth Global Caucus for facilitating this valuable learning opportunity. As Indigenous communities continue to navigate an increasingly digital world, strengthening communication and storytelling skills remains essential in ensuring that Indigenous Peoples tell their own stories, on their own terms.

"If we don't tell our stories, others will tell them for us."

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03/06/2026

Our Executive, Asenaca Cakobau, represented iTaukei Women in Conservation at the Pre-COP31 Pacific Youth Talanoa Series – Session 1, alongside partners including the United Nations Pacific, Pacific Youth Council, Pasifika Communities University, and Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform - YECAP.

The session provided an important space to connect, share experiences, and reflect on the role of Pacific youth in climate action and decision-making.

The Talanoa focused on:
• Bringing forward real Pacific experiences in climate action
• Strengthening youth leadership in decision-making spaces
• Contributing to a shared Pacific climate vision
• Identifying practical priorities for resilience across the region

A key takeaway from the session was the importance of ensuring that iTaukei women — who are already leading conservation efforts at the community level — are not only included, but are actively influencing decisions that impact their communities.

Vinaka vakalevu to all partners and participants for creating an open and meaningful space for dialogue. iTaukei Women in Conservation looks forward to continuing this journey and ensuring that women’s voices remain strong in regional and global climate discussions 🌿

28/05/2026

Ratu Sukuna Day 2026 🇫🇯

Today, we honour the legacy of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna - a visionary leader whose wisdom, service, and leadership helped shape modern Fiji and strengthen the foundation of the iTaukei people.

Ratu Sukuna believed in the balance of the three-legged stool:

🌿 Vanua – our land, culture, identity, and traditional systems
🙏 Lotu – our faith and values
🏛️ Matanitu – leadership and governance

These three pillars remind us that strong communities are built through unity, respect, service, and collective responsibility.

One of Ratu Sukuna's enduring teachings remains deeply relevant today:

"Ena sega ni mate na iTaukei ke sega na kena kei na mena, ena mate ga ke sega na wekana."

This powerful reminder speaks to the heart of who we are as a people. Our strength lies not only in our resources, but in our relationships, our kinship, our collective responsibility, and our commitment to one another.

As iTaukei Women in Conservation, we continue to carry this vision forward by empowering women and youth, protecting our natural environment, strengthening traditional knowledge, and ensuring our vanua remains resilient for future generations. Conservation is not only about protecting nature—it is about protecting the relationships between people, culture, and the environment that sustain us.

On this Ratu Sukuna Day, we reflect on the importance of leadership rooted in humility, wisdom, service, and unity.

Happy Ratu Sukuna Day, Fiji. 🇫🇯💙🌊🌴

26/05/2026

🌿 iTaukei Women in Conservation – Volunteer Induction (26 May 2026)

On 26 May 2026, the iTaukei Women in Conservation held its first volunteer induction session via an online platform, marking an important milestone for the growing network of conservation volunteers.

A total of eight volunteers participated in the session. The President of iTaukei Women in Conservation opened the induction by introducing the organisation’s mandate, ongoing work, and vision for strengthening iTaukei women’s leadership in conservation.

The session then transitioned to the volunteers, who each introduced themselves, sharing their home communities and academic backgrounds. The group reflected a rich diversity of expertise, including marine science, environmental science, geospatial science, and other related disciplines—bringing together a strong interdisciplinary foundation for future collaboration.

This induction represents an important first step toward deeper engagement with other volunteer groups and serves as a gateway for practical experience in both marine and terrestrial conservation initiatives.

The organisation looks forward to the upcoming activities and the meaningful contributions each volunteer will bring as the programme continues to grow.

26/05/2026

🌿 iTaukei Women in Conservation stepping into leadership spaces — from land to ocean 🌊

Today, our executives Mrs. Serena Smith and Ms. Asenaca Cakobau proudly represented iTaukei Women in Conservation (ITWC) at the Candidate Preparatory Workshop – Central Division, under the Empowering Fiji’s Women in Politics Initiative,hosted by Dialogue Fiji.

This workshop is building the confidence and knowledge of aspiring women leaders ahead of the Local Government Elections, covering key areas like the electoral system, legal frameworks, nominations, and campaign requirements — but for us, it’s more than just politics. It connects directly to our work from land to the ocean. How we manage our land impacts our rivers, reefs, and qoliqoli — and ultimately, our livelihoods.

Our natural resources are not just part of our identity — they are some of Fiji’s biggest assets to our economy. Strengthening women’s leadership in governance means stronger advocacy for protecting these resources through sustainable land management and marine conservation.

Spaces like this help bridge community-based conservation and decision-making, ensuring iTaukei women’s voices are heard where it matters most.

Vinaka vakalevu to the organizers for this important platform — we look forward to seeing more women step up and lead 🌿✨

22/05/2026

On this International Day for Biological Diversity, we reflect on the importance of ensuring Pacific youth voices are represented in global environmental discussions 🌿🌏

In 2025, Camari Divuniwaqa participated in the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5.2) in Geneva, Switzerland, helping bring forward Pacific perspectives on the urgent need for stronger global action on plastic pollution.

For many young people across the Pacific, biodiversity is deeply connected to identity, culture, livelihoods and the future they will inherit. Plastic pollution continues to threaten marine ecosystems, coastal communities and the natural environments that many communities rely on every day.

Through her contribution alongside the Chemical and Waste Youth Platform and Indigenous Youth Caucus, Camari highlighted the importance of a treaty that addresses plastic pollution across its full life cycle while recognising Indigenous knowledge and the disproportionate impacts faced by Small Island Developing States and vulnerable communities.

As we mark this day, we recognise that protecting biodiversity is also about creating space for young people to contribute meaningfully to environmental decision-making, strengthening intergenerational knowledge and ensuring future generations can continue to thrive in a healthy and resilient Pacific region 🌊💚.

22/05/2026

Today, on the International Day for Biological Diversity, we reflect on this year’s theme: “Acting locally for global impact.” 🌿

Across many Pacific communities, women are often among the first to notice environmental change through their everyday interaction with land, sea and natural resources.

During the CBD Women’s Caucus Peer-to-Peer Learning Series on Gender and Biodiversity Data, Kristiana Ciocio, Conservation and GEDSI Lead for iTaukei Women in Conservation (ITWC), shared reflections on participatory approaches used to document and map women’s roles in natural resource management in Fiji, including the importance of strengthening biodiversity data collection that reflects community experiences, Indigenous knowledge and gender perspectives to better inform conservation efforts.

The presentation also reinforced the importance of recognising Indigenous women as knowledge holders, environmental observers and contributors to biodiversity governance and conservation efforts. These reflections resonated strongly with participants from other regions, highlighting shared experiences around environmental change, intergenerational knowledge and the importance of community-led and culturally grounded approaches in protecting both biodiversity and traditional knowledge systems for future generations.

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