Water scarcity affects more than 40 percent of people, an alarming figure that is projected to rise as temperatures do. Although 2.1 billion people have improved water sanitation since 1990, dwindling drinking water supplies are affecting every continent.
More and more countries are experiencing water stress, and increasing drought and desertification is already worsening these trends. By 2050, it is projected that at least one in four people will suffer recurring water shortages.
Safe and affordable drinking water for all by 2030 requires we invest in adequate infrastructure, provide sanitation facilities, and encourage hygiene. Protecting and restoring water-related ecosystems is essential.
Ensuring universal safe and affordable drinking water involves reaching over 800 million people who lack basic services and improving accessibility and safety of services for over two billion.
In 2015, 4.5 billion people lacked safely managed sanitation services (with adequately disposed or treated excreta) and 2.3 billion lacked even basic sanitation.
The Fiji National University (FNU) proudly welcomed 17 new regional scholars through the prestigious Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme during an engaging Information Session held at its Pasifika campus in Suva on Friday, 28 March 2025. The session served as a vital platform for the scholars as they readied themselves for the management transition of...Read More
The Fiji National University (FNU) opened the Pacific Centre for Border Management and Security building and launched its associated programme at the Namaka campus in Nadi, yesterday. FNU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba in her keynote address, stated that the centre is a testament to the power of collaboration, vision, and the shared aspiration of strengthening...Read More
The Fiji National University’s National Training and Productivity Centre (NTPC) is committed to enhancing efficiency and effectiveness within Fiji’s leading organisations to elevate overall national productivity. In a significant step towards this goal, the Fiji National University (FNU) signed a Consultancy and Training Agreement with the i-Taukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) today. Pro-Vice-Chancellor TVET, Dr...Read More
Students and staff of the Fiji National University’s College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences displayed exemplary generosity and care as they rallied together to donate much-needed food and clothing items to seven orphanages in the Central Division as part of Corporate Social Responsibility. The initiative is part of the FNU Strategic Plan 2021-2026 to...Read More
The Fiji National University (FNU) has maintained its ranking and improved its overall scores for the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) ranking. FNU held its overall position at 801-1000 from 1,591 global institutions in 2023; compared to 801-1000 from 1,410 institutions in 2022. The Impact rankings measure how an institution’s research, stewardship, outreach and...Read More
The Fiji National University (FNU) held several events at its Colleges to commemorate World Water Day, highlighting the importance of having clean and safe drinking water. Students from the College of Engineering, Science and Technology (CEST) organised an event at Nabua Campus on Friday which was attended by invited guests and lecturers. World Water Day...Read More