FHTA, 30 July 2022 – The hard-working team at Castaway Island, Fiji (Qalito Island) is entirely committed to environmental responsibility – a key value of their operation – in preserving and protecting the island’s lush tropical vegetation, white sandy beaches and vibrant coral reefs, by minimising pollution and managing our human impact.
That’s why each year, they celebrate the ocean throughout the month of June.
This year they focused on the theme ‘Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean.’
Castaway’s collective actions included coral planting, beach clean-up, underwater clean-up, fish house making and coastal tree planting.
The month-long celebration involved hands-on activities that attracted many hosts and guests and these deepened the understanding of the ocean and educated participants on the fact that all the collective actions Fiji can do to make a huge difference in protecting and conserving our ocean.
The ocean connects, sustains and supports us all; yet, its health is at a tipping point and so is the well-being of all who depend on it.
As the past years have shown us, we need to work together to create a new balance with the ocean that no longer depletes its bounty but instead restores its vibrancy and brings it new life.
Castaway Fiji is a founding member of MES Fiji (Mamanuca Environment Society) and both a leading advocate of environmental sustainability in tourism development and is Green Globe 21 accredited.
In this regard Castaway has adopted the goals and objectives of the MES, raising awareness of our fragile environment through the education of their guests, staff and local communities.
They fully comply with all Fiji environmental legislation and constantly monitor and improve the resort’s operation using relevant performance indicators and following best practice techniques.
They continually maintain best practices in the operation and conduct of their business in harmony with environmental and social commitments.
Being an island resort, they appreciate the massive role that the sea plays in the day-to-day operations.
German historian Heinrich Zimmer said this about the ocean; “Limitless and immortal, the waters are the beginning and end of all things on earth.”
The sea will be here long after we’re gone but we can surely leave it better than how we found it.
For information on the above, you can contact FHTA (info@fhta.com.fj) or contact Castaway Island, Fiji directly.
Published in the Fiji Sun on 30 July 2022
