Climate & Sustainability

Partnering in the iconic Great River Race to highlight Fiji’s connection to the ocean, raise awareness of climate challenges facing Pacific island nations, and promote sustainable practices.

The Fiji Society UK, in partnership with British Fijians serving in the Royal Marines, champions an ongoing initiative connecting the River Thames in London with the Rewa River in Fiji. This partnership uses participation in the Great River Race to highlight the importance of rivers as lifelines for communities, ecosystems, and cultures in both countries.

We are committed to sustainability, raising awareness of the environmental challenges facing the Thames and the Rewa, including pollution, sewage overflow, and the impacts of climate change. Through this partnership, we engage in knowledge-sharing, riverbank clean-ups, water quality monitoring, and educational activities that empower communities to care for their waterways.

We celebrate cultural connections by strengthening bonds between the UK and Fiji, showcasing our shared stories, dual heritage, and the rivers that shape our lives.

Both the Thames and the Rewa are vital to their communities and face similar environmental threats that require collective action. By connecting these rivers, we honour their importance and work together for a sustainable future.

Support the Fijian Royal Marines in Their Historic Great River Race Debut!

For the first time ever, the Fijian Royal Marines took part in the Great River Race on 20th September 2025 — rowing 21.6 miles along the Thames, from Millwall to Richmond.

This race honoured 55 years of Fijian independence and celebrated the proud contributions of Fijians in the UK and British Armed Forces.

Your donation helped:

• Support the Royal Marines Charity
• Fund vital environmental projects for river communities
• Raise awareness of the challenges caused by climate change and rising sea levels

Join us in backing this historic team and making a lasting impact—both in the UK and Fiji.

Donations are still open and you can help us make a difference.