02/06/2026
Leadership Fiji 2026 Advocacy Challenge: Team Tabua plants 200 mangrove seedlings to celebrate International Day for Women in Maritime
On Saturday 30 May 2026, the Leadership Fiji (LF) 2026 Team Tabua gathered along the foreshore with friends and family to plant mangrove seedlings as part of their Advocacy Challenge on International Day for Women in Maritime.
The group gathered along the foreshore to plant 200 mangrove seedlings.
Also present were Team Tabua's buddies from the LF2026 cohort showing their support.
Team Tabua stated that each mangrove seedling is planted in support of the women in the maritime industry. The mangroves represent resilience and protection, further reflecting the importance of women in the maritime industry.
Ministry of Forestry representative, Arieta Kaseiono, says that what took place not only encourages and empowers women in the maritime industry but also is a big step towards fighting climate change.
World International Day of Women in Maritime was celebrated on 18th May.