18/03/2026
The 4th National Hub for Corals for Conservation meeting, convened by the Fiji Ministry of Environment and Climate Change with support from WCS-Fiji, was held at the Grand Pacific Hotel, bringing together government, partners, and stakeholders to review progress on the Draft National Action Plan for Coral Reef Conservation.
During the meeting, cChange presented updates on the development of the National Communications Strategy for Coral Reef Conservation, with Country Director Mafa Wilson highlighting the work carried out through recent Technical Working Group sessions facilitated by cChange.
These consultations are helping ensure the strategy is evidence-based, locally driven, and aligned with ongoing coral reef conservation efforts in Fiji.
The meeting also included presentations on spatial prioritization for the Action Plan, sustainable financing for reef-friendly businesses, and stakeholder updates from the Global Youth Volunteer International Programme, Corals for Conservation, and the Ministry of itaukei Affairs, highlighting ongoing work supporting coral reef conservation and community engagement across Fiji.