Onboarding week in Suva concludes as 15 new community projects join the Kiwa Initiative

The Kiwa Initiative has officially welcomed 15 new community-led projects during a working week held in Suva, Fiji, from 25 to 29 August 2025.

Gathering project leaders from 10 Pacific Island countries and territories, the workshop strengthened local teams’ skills on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and their successful implementation. Participants received technical guidance and practical training on effective projectmanagement and monitoring – key steps to ensure long-term impact.

This collective momentum was celebrated at a reception hosted by AFD Fiji and the French Embassy at the Residence of France, where participants were warmly welcomed by Mr Benjamin Delannoy, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., and Elodie Vitalis, Director of AFD Fiji.

The event marked the close of an inspiring week of exchanges and highlighted the shared commitment of partners, donors, and Pacific stakeholders to climate resilience and ecosystem preservation.