Background The commissioning of the Vio Island Evacuation Centre and the commencement of works to upgrade the Vio Island solar mini-grid mark a significant milestone in strengthening resilience and improving livelihoods in one of Fiji’s remote maritime communities. Delivered under the UNDP…
Behavioural Science and Social Innovation: How Can Community Voices Improve the Way We Do Development?
The UNDP Fiji Rural Electrification Fund (FREF) project aims to connect last mile communities of Fiji – the last 4% of the population that are not connected to the main energy grid. In the previous two blogs of this three-part series we discussed…
Mission Launched to Engage Remote and Maritime Communities in Fiji’s Eastern Division to Shape Electrification Pathways
Suva, Fiji – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Government of Fiji, key implementing partners of the Fiji Rural Electrification Support Project (FREF), and with support from the Australian Government Pacific Climate Infrastructure Financing Partnership – has officially launched…
International Day of Clean Energy: Shining a light on the need for access to renewable energy for all
Suva, Fiji – Amidst the turbulence of global conflicts and economic uncertainty, one thing is clear: the current energy paradigm is unsustainable. Our dependence on fossil fuels is not only exacerbating climate change, but also leaving many countries vulnerable to potential price…
UNDP and FCCC Sign Landmark Agreements to Advance Gender Equality and Rural Electrification in Fiji
Suva, Fiji – The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) today signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a Letter of Agreement (LOA) marking a significant step forward in institutional gender transformation in Fiji and advances inclusive development…
Weaving light into lives of Fiji through Rural Electrification.
On Koro Island, a rural coastal community in Lomaiviti, Eastern Fiji – the weaving and sale of traditional mats is more than a livelihood. It reflects collaborative action and the resilience of its people. In much the same way, the United…
Fiji Government Partners with UNDP to Enhance Climate Resilience through Renewable Energy
Suva, Fiji: The Government of Fiji and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched the Fiji Rural Electrification Fund (FREF) Support Project, a groundbreaking initiative to bring clean, reliable, and affordable renewable energy to underserved rural communities across Fiji. This partnership…
Laying Strong Foundations for Rural Electrification
Kadavu, Fiji – Bringing clean, reliable, and affordable power to Fiji’s rural and maritime communities is more than just installing solar panels. It’s about building a sustainable future rooted in respect for the land and the people who live on it. For…