Litter and blocked drains worsening flood risks, says Tabuya

2026-01-28 - 01:23

Litter and poor waste management are no longer just environmental concerns but have become a serious climate resilience issue, driving flooding across Fiji. Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya says while fossil fuels remain the main cause of climate change, litter and waste are directly worsening its impacts by blocking drains and waterways,