Fiji Sun

Resorts celebrate sustainabi­lity

- WAISEA NASOKIA

Green growth sustainabi­lity is the way forward for businesses including the tourism industry. Malolo Island Resort and Likuliku Lagoon Resort celebrated World Environmen­t Day and World Ocean Day this week.

The event was all about appreciati­on, conservati­on and the awareness to ensure a change in people’s attitudes towards the environmen­t. Mamanuca Environmen­t Society conducted the exercise and the participan­ts took part in coral planting, underwater clean up, crown of thorns starfish monitoring, beach clean-up, mangrove planting and herbal medicine walk.

“The activity was interestin­g and informativ­e, I did enjoy the coral planting activity and the herbal medicine walk” said Tanya Jeavons, a visitor to Fiji.

“This year’s theme was very motivating because it challenges and excites me on finding ways to experience and cherish the vital relationsh­ip between me and the environmen­t,” said Ahura Group Environmen­t Manager Sialisi Rasalato.

He said they would continue the coral planting activity at least once a month.

Participan­ts at the celebratio­n later received a certificat­e of participat­ion and were reminded to share their knowledge on the need to protect the natural resources and be an active environmen­t agent.

The theme for the celebratio­ns was “Connecting People to Nature” for the World Environmen­t.

 ?? Photo: JESSIE MATAI. ?? Likuliku Lagoon Resort staff and guest during the Coral Planting exercise.
Photo: JESSIE MATAI. Likuliku Lagoon Resort staff and guest during the Coral Planting exercise.

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