Fiji Partners with ADB for Sustainable Waste Management in Western Division

On February 4, 2025, the Government of Fiji, represented by the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, signed a Transaction Advisory Services Agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

This agreement aims to develop an efficient and sustainable waste management solution, potentially in the form of a sanitary landfill, and to rehabilitate four open dumpsites in the Western Division of Fiji.

The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry of Local Government in Suva.

This initiative marks a significant milestone in Fiji’s efforts to address urban waste management challenges through a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

The project will be implemented by the Ministry of Local Government in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, focusing on creating a sustainable waste management system and rehabilitating existing dumpsites in Sigatoka, Lautoka, Ba, and Rakiraki.

This initiative is expected to significantly improve waste management practices in the Western Division, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable environment.