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In Fiji's Water-Scarce Villages, a Sovereign Green Bond Turns on the Tap

IFC PROJECT
In Fiji's Water-Scarce Villages, a Sovereign Green Bond Turns on the Tap by IFC

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  • In Fiji's Water-Scarce Villages, a Sovereign Green Bond Turns on the Tap
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  • IFC

About This Project

Summary

: In Fiji, access to clean and safe drinking water is a challenge for many of the nation’s rural communities. The lack of piped water put the heaviest burden on women. This multimedia story shows how proceeds from Fiji’s first-ever sovereign green bond has transformed day-to-day life for one village.

Goals & Objectives

Through narrative storytelling, multimedia, and an audio story, we introduce audiences to a Fijian community whose lives have been transformed by access to clean, fresh water. Our reporting with key stakeholders about the potential of green bonds, highlights Fiji’s innovative approach to finance.

Results & Impact

Nearly 15K unique users engaged with the story, spending an average of 4 minutes on the page—showing strong interest in climate finance and how it transforms rural lives, especially for women in water-scarce communities.

the team

Caitriona Palmer
  • Writer
  • IFC
Armando Gallardo
  • Photographer/Videographer
  • IFC
Julia Schmalz
  • Producer
  • IFC
Sameer Chand
  • Operations Officer
  • IFC
Melanie Mayhew
  • Team Lead
  • IFC
Jim Rosenberg
  • Manager
  • IFC