Fiji Airways Maroroya team planting mangroves as part of a sustainability initiative in Fiji

At a Glance

Fiji Airways staff, led by Managing Director and CEO Paul Scurrah, recently planted 7,000 mangrove seedlings and carried out a beach clean-up at Wailoaloa Beach, bringing the airline’s total mangrove plantings to 96,000. The activity forms part of the airline’s Maroroya sustainability program and Every Take Off, One Tree initiative, supporting coastal protection, marine ecosystems, and community wellbeing. In partnership with the Ministry of Forestry, Fiji Airways continues to contribute to climate resilience and environmental conservation through practical, hands-on actions that address plastic pollution and strengthen Fiji’s coastlines.

In Depth

Fiji Airways staff, led by Managing Director and CEO Paul Scurrah, planted 7,000 mangrove seedlings and conducted a beach clean-up at Wailoaloa Beach this week, bringing the airline’s total contribution to 96,000 mangroves planted to date.

The activity forms part of Fiji Airways’ Maroroya sustainability program, which means “to care, protect, and preserve,” as well as the airline’s Every Take Off, One Tree initiative, where a mangrove seedling is planted for every international flight. The initiative provides a simple, hands-on way for staff to help protect Fiji’s coastlines and support communities, one flight at a time.

The program also responds to the growing threat of plastic pollution in the Pacific. According to a report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), around eight million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean each year, with 80 percent originating from land-based sources. By combining mangrove planting with beach care activities, Fiji Airways employees are able to contribute meaningfully to marine protection efforts.

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In partnership with the Ministry of Forestry, the airline continues to acquire and plant mangrove seedlings as part of its ongoing efforts to support coastal restoration. Mangroves serve as nurseries for fish and other marine life, trap sediments and pollutants, protect coastlines from erosion and rising seas, and capture carbon more efficiently than most terrestrial ecosystems.

Managing Director and CEO Paul Scurrah participated alongside team members in the mangrove planting and beach clean-up, highlighting the importance of hands-on action. He said that every seed planted and every piece of plastic removed reflects a responsibility to build a more sustainable and healthier future for Fiji and for generations to come. He added that Fiji Airways is on a journey to embed sustainability more meaningfully into its work, and that actions like these reflect that direction. He said he is personally committed to this work and inspired by team members who volunteer their time and energy to take meaningful action to protect communities, the environment, and the future of Fiji’s children.

This activity forms part of Fiji Airways’ ongoing sustainability efforts, which continue to evolve as the airline learns and does more. While planting mangroves and removing plastic may be small actions in the face of global challenges, they are practical steps that help support healthier coastlines and contribute to a more climate-resilient Fiji. Through Maroroya, Fiji Airways aligns its work with relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Life Below Water and Climate Action, in a way that is realistic and appropriate for its role as an airline. Most importantly, these efforts reflect the airline’s commitment to supporting the environment, communities, and the future of Fiji’s children as the country faces the impacts of a changing climate.

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Founded in 1951, the Fiji Airways Group includes Fiji Airways, Fiji’s international airline, and its wholly owned domestic and regional subsidiary, Fiji Link. Operating from its hubs at Nadi and Suva (Nausori) International Airports, the two carriers serve 36 destinations across 14 countries—including those operated through codeshare agreements and Fiji Link services.

As a full member of the oneworld alliance, Fiji Airways provides connectivity to over 900 destinations worldwide. Its network includes Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong (SAR China), Singapore, India, Japan, Mainland China, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands.

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