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Ministry activities include the monitoring of Fiji's 13 Municipal Councils in line with the Local Government Act and their by-laws.The Ministry also oversees the work of Town and Country Planning across Fiji.

22/10/2026

21 October 2026
LAUNCH OF THE NATIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2027–2031 AND THE COMMISSIONING OF THE TRAINING AND SECONDARY DISASTER RECOVERY HUB

CALL FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS - NAVUA TOWN COUNCIL
17/10/2026

CALL FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS - NAVUA TOWN COUNCIL

09/10/2026

From the Family at the Ministry of Local Government, we wish you a Blessed Fiji Day!

Down a Lovo, Up a Flag 🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯

Happy Fiji Day 🇫🇯 from us to you and yours!
08/10/2026

Happy Fiji Day 🇫🇯 from us to you and yours!

8 OCTOBER 2026; BARAVI ROOM, SHERATON FIJI GOLF & BEACH RESORT, DENARAUPLENARY DISCUSSION ON POLITICAL LANDING ZONES AND...
08/10/2026

8 OCTOBER 2026; BARAVI ROOM, SHERATON FIJI GOLF & BEACH RESORT, DENARAU

PLENARY DISCUSSION ON POLITICAL LANDING ZONES AND OUTCOMES

SCIENCE AT THE CENTRE. AMBITION WITH ACTION. FINANCE WE CAN ACCESS. COMMITMENTS WITH DELIVERY.

As we look ahead to COP31 in Antalya, the message from the Minister for Housing and Local Government at the Pre-COP in Denarau is clear: “the time for discussing why the 1.5-degree threshold matters is over.

We must focus entirely on how we accelerate implementation to protect our communities from impending overshoot”.

Fiji and the Pacific stand firm on four non-negotiable lines for the landing zones at COP31:

• Protecting 1.5°C: Implementation must shift to match our 1.5-degree compliant future.

• Accessible Finance: Climate finance must pass three tests—create more fiscal space, be genuinely accessible to Small Island States without impossible paperwork and respond to communities experiencing loss.

• True Adaptation: We need a clear pathway with immediate milestones, not an unaccountable date in 2035.

• Ocean Integration: The ocean is our greatest climate regulator. It can no longer be a side conversation; it must be a common thread through NDCs, planning, and finance.

"For me, the measure of success is simple. Can a family sleep tonight, and every night, under a roof that will survive the new burdens we face? Can our people’s way of life continue without disruption with the knowledge that a global threat is being contained?" Hon. Nalumisa said.

Let us carry the spirit of the Talanoa Dialogue to Antalya, fostering collaboration to prove that multilateralism is adaptive, resilient, and fit for purpose.

8 OCTOBER 2026; CROWNE PLAZA, NADI.“Climate Finance That Cannot Be Accessed Is Not Climate Finance in Practice.”At the P...
08/10/2026

8 OCTOBER 2026; CROWNE PLAZA, NADI.

“Climate Finance That Cannot Be Accessed Is Not Climate Finance in Practice.”

At the Pre-COP31 Plenary Discussion, the Minister for Housing and Local Government, Hon. Maciu Nalumisa, delivered a strong message: Small Island Developing States (SIDS) need accessible, practical, and responsive climate finance that directly reaches frontline local institutions.

Municipal councils are on the ground delivering critical resilience services—from drainage and infrastructure to massive projects like the Sigatoka Dumpsite Remediation project and Fiji's US$60 million ambition for a modern waste-management system in the Western Division.

To protect our communities from rising climate risks, Fiji is calling for:
✅ Simpler Access: Moving past complex applications and overwhelming reporting requirements that strain local capacity.

✅ Smarter Accountability: Proportionate rules that maintain high standards without halting progress.

✅ Long-Term Support: Financing that funds ongoing operations and maintenance, not just initial construction.

International commitments must translate into practical, local outcomes. Our municipal services stand ready to lead the charge. 💪🌍

8 OCTOBER 2026; CROWNE PLAZA, NADI.Protecting our Ocean Begins on Land.At the Pacific Pre-COP31 engagements in Nadi, the...
08/10/2026

8 OCTOBER 2026; CROWNE PLAZA, NADI.

Protecting our Ocean Begins on Land.

At the Pacific Pre-COP31 engagements in Nadi, the Minister for Housing and Local Government, Hon. Maciu K. Nalumisa, reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to strengthening waste management to fight climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

To turn climate commitments into real action, Fiji is focusing on three key pillars:

1️⃣ Complete Waste Management Systems: Scaling up initiatives like the Sigatoka sorting pilot and the highly successful Return and Earn scheme, which has already recovered 17.7 million beverage containers!

2️⃣ Long-Term Financing: Building smart partnerships between government, private sectors, and development partners to fund and sustain vital infrastructure.

3️⃣ Capable & Resilient Municipal Councils: Training local teams and designing waste systems built to withstand Pacific realities like cyclones and natural disasters.

By learning from local successes, our municipal councils are leading the way toward a cleaner, more resilient, and sustainable Fiji.

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8 OCTOBER 2026; CROWNE PLAZA, NADI.Zero Waste Begins at Home: Protecting Our Ocean and Communities!Speaking at the Pacif...
08/10/2026

8 OCTOBER 2026; CROWNE PLAZA, NADI.

Zero Waste Begins at Home: Protecting Our Ocean and Communities!

Speaking at the Pacific Pre-COP31 engagements in Nadi earlier this morning, the Minister for Housing and Local Government, Hon. Maciu Nalumisa, reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to driving practical, local solutions to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

With municipal councils leading the charge, Fiji is shifting towards a circular economy to ensure our ocean never becomes a dumping ground.

Key Green Initiatives Underway:
• ♻️ Sigatoka Waste Sorting Pilot: Introducing Fiji's first-ever mandatory waste sorting at the source! The government has provided bins and updated municipal by-laws to separate recyclables, green waste, and residual waste—aiming for a massive 70% waste diversion from landfills.

• 🍾 Return and Earn Success: This initiative has already recovered 17.7 million PET bottles and aluminum cans across 8 municipal councils in just 9 months this year!

• 🏗️ Infrastructure Expansion: Work is advancing on the proposed Western Division sanitary landfill and dumpsite remediation with support from development partners.

Fiji is combining domestic resources, private sector expertise, and international partnerships to build long-term, self-sustaining waste systems. Success will be measured by what we keep out of our oceans and landfills for the next generation!

“Sorting waste is only the beginning. We need to ensure that the entire system works, from the household and collection point through to recovery, recycling, composting and, finally, the safe disposal of residual waste.” Minister Nalumisa.

7 OCTOBER 2026; SHERATON DENARAU, NADI.Strengthening the Fiji–Japan Partnership for Sustainable Towns & Cities!The Minis...
08/10/2026

7 OCTOBER 2026; SHERATON DENARAU, NADI.

Strengthening the Fiji–Japan Partnership for Sustainable Towns & Cities!

The Minister for Housing and Local Government, Hon. Maciu K. Nalumisa, held a productive bilateral meeting with Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister of the Environment on October 7, 2026.

The discussions focused on boosting cooperation in waste management, climate-resilient urban development, housing, and municipal capacity building.

Key Highlights & Future Directions:
• 🚛 FJD $12 Million Grant: Minister Nalumisa acknowledged Japan’s generous JPY 855 million grant for critical waste-management equipment, expected to arrive in Fiji in 2027.

• 🏗️ Western Sanitary Landfill Project: Fiji requested technical and financial assistance for this Cabinet-endorsed project, seeking Japan's expertise in engineering, landfill design, recycling, and methane management.

• 🏡 Resilient Housing & Infrastructure: The meeting explored joint opportunities in affordable, climate-resilient housing, town planning, and upgrading informal settlements.

• 💡 Capacity Building: Both leaders celebrated the ongoing impacts of JICA Volunteers and the J-PRISM programme, while looking to build new partnerships between Japanese cities and Fiji's Municipal Councils.

Fiji extends its deepest gratitude to the Government and people of Japan for their enduring friendship and continued support in building sustainable communities!

6 OCTOBER 2026; SHERATON DENARAU, NADI.Strengthening Climate Resilience in Fiji’s Towns and Cities! The Minister for Hou...
08/10/2026

6 OCTOBER 2026; SHERATON DENARAU, NADI.

Strengthening Climate Resilience in Fiji’s Towns and Cities!

The Minister for Housing and Local Government, Honourable Maciu K. Nalumisa, met with representatives from the Asia LEDS Partnership (ALP) and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability during Fiji’s Pre-COP31 engagements.

Our Municipal Councils are on the frontline of climate impacts. This vital meeting explored practical ways to boost council capacity, drive low-emission development, and build climate-resilient urban centres.

“Our towns and cities are where national climate commitments become real. This is where climate resilience must translate into practical improvements in our markets, drainage systems, parks, roads, public facilities and communities,” – Minister Nalumisa.

Key Focus Areas for Collaboration:
• 🏗️ Climate-Resilient Infrastructure & smart urban planning.
• 🏡 Informal settlement upgrading & circular economy initiatives.
• 💰 Improving access to climate finance to help Councils develop bankable project proposals.
• 🤝 Regional peer learning with other island states facing similar challenges.

Fiji is moving away from standalone projects toward building lasting technical, financial, and institutional capacity for sustainable, inclusive urban development!

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