Introduction
Fiji, a nation of over 300 islands in the South Pacific, faces mounting threats from climate change, including rising sea levels, intensified storms, and coastal erosion. Mangroves, those vital coastal guardians, have been diminishing due to development, agriculture, and natural disasters, while inland forests suffer from logging and invasive species. Enter the PEBACC+ project, an extension of the original...
Introduction
The Reef-Positive Businesses Initiative represents a paradigm shift in conservation finance, blending public grants with private investments to support enterprises that actively benefit coral reefs. Launched through partnerships involving the GFCR, WWF, and UN agencies, it focuses on sectors like sustainable tourism, aquaculture, and waste management. As of 2025, it has supported over 400 reef-positive businesses globally, creating at...