"We are more than the sum of our parts" - unraveling plastic waste management with systemic design in Fiji with @FijianGovt SPREP IUCN Oceania Pacific Tourism Organisation JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency LiveAndLearn @679WRFLand Fiji National University The University of the South Pacific Nestlé FIJI Water Coca-Cola and others

Day2 of #plasticscircularity and system convos with UNDP Accelerator Labs. Participants tap into their artistic side& envision their desired system for a #circularplasticseconomy. Always happy to #creativelyexpress ideas in group discussions #artivism #YouthEmpowerment #talkplastic

Day 3 of the systemic design workshop on plastic waste management in Fiji with @FijianGovt consolidating our interventions across drivers and value chain. Gearing up for action ✊🏽

A truly eye-opening, humbling, and INSPIRING 3 days it has been. Experts across the entire #plastics value chain all under one roof to #EndPlasticPollution. From informal waste pickers, to passionate activists, to government representatives—you name it, we had them! 🙌

On point! The #PlasticsCrisis is REAL ♻️🌊

In a collaborative effort 2 promote sustainable tourism, support plastic circularity & Fiji's tree planting prog #30MT15Y, the staff of #SPTO, #UNDPPacific & #MCTTT cleaned up the Suva foreshore & planted 400 seedlings today. Forestry & Sacred Heart College students also helped.

Great to hear from the amazing Dr Trisia Farrelly, Dr @saschafuller, and young passionate Pacific researchers working towards ending plastic pollution 🌊♻️

Exciting times ahead for Pacific students in STEM 🙌 #SolveForTomorrow

Calling all #youths from small island states! 📢🏝 We want to know your hopes & dreams about #digital📱 Tell us your thoughts and get access to a free digital training course! 🧑🏼‍🏫 Share your thoughts on Facebook: bit.ly/youthdigitalfu… or on WhatsApp: bit.ly/youthdigitalfu…

How to seed an circular economy in our neighborhoods and cities? Co-design with all stakeholders and drive ownership for system reform and sustainability. Learning together with Luong Nguyen and UNDP in Viet Nam UNDP Accelerator Labs UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji

The global plastic crisis poses serious threat to our planet 🌏🌱🪸🌊🐠 The transition to a circular economy has never been more urgent & essential as we work to attain the Sustainable Development Goals. Blog by Marissa & Mohseen Dean of UNDP Accelerator Labs: undp.org/pacific/blog/c…

How can we use imagination to ensure policy and programme development reflects local realities on the ground for more just, equitable and inclusive futures? Find our more in this recent publication, with contributions from Mohseen Dean and Zainab Kakal undp.org/asia-pacific/p…

✨ From everyone at UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji, may the festival of lights light up your homes with happiness, laughter, prosperity, and good health. A very #HappyDiwali to friends and families celebrating this joyous occasion.

2023 is around the corner, why not start fresh #teamFiji #Fiji? Senior finance officer? If you're ready to do things differently apply here: estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat… Graduated a few years ago? If you can pay attention to details & want an adventure: jobs-admin.undp.org/cj_view_job.cf…

.Rex Lor helped us see the magic in people and their ingenuity. He wrote, “When we look closely enough and allow ourselves to embrace the possibilities, we realize that innovation, like magic, is everywhere.” We will continue to remember him and his incredible contributions.

Community members of Vio Island share #TraditionalKnowledge and #InnovativeSolutions which have been key in adapting to climate change impacts. #CI4Climate

Vinaka Team UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji for taking part in the pickup at the Umaria Park @Vatimosi and Marissa ! Vinaka Pacific Ocean Litter Youth Project for organizing esp Andrew Paris and Sussane with team!

21 of @UNDPAcclabs work on #SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, including the Lab in Fiji, where the team is working on shifting behaviors toward a circular economy of plastics. 👉undpacclabs.com/SDG12 #UNDPEB #GlobalGoals