Fiji—like its neighbors across the South Pacific—remains one of the smallest contributors to global carbon emissions yet faces some of the most devastating consequences of extreme weather patterns. Climate change is real, and it will continue to impact the livelihoods of our people, the nation, the region and the planet, at large.

Our future as a small island nation depends on countering the impacts of climate change. Thus, we believe that the theme for this year “Carbon Capture”, is an incredible way to foster innovative ideas and solutions as well as empower a whole generation to become the change-makers that the world needs.

The new advancements in technology can truly increase our impact in the fight against climate change. Small nations with limited resources such as Fiji are victims of these dangerous effects. The theme of Carbon Capture is the process of capturing CO2 before it is released into the atmosphere and storing it for centuries. We believe that this theme is a step closer to our fight against Climate Change as a small nation.

Meet Team BulaBots!

Julie Grace
My name is Julie Tila Grace, I am 18 years old, from Vadravadra, Gau in Lomaiviti and I am an alumnus of Jai Narayan College. I am excited to learn more things about the issue of “carbon capture,” collaborate with my teammates to develop technologically advanced solutions and meet people from all over the world that share the same interests as me.

Toni Harm Nam
My name is Toni Harm Nam, I am 18 years old, a Fiji-born Chinese and a former student of Yat Sen Secondary School. I am looking forward to learning new things in the field of technology and engineering, collaborating with my amazing teammates, and promoting the exciting aspects of STEM in my country and to all the little girls in my community.

Alex Ah Jack
My name is Alex Ah Jack, I am 18 years old and hail from Cawaro Udu point Vanualevu and a former student from Marist Brothers High School. I am eager to work with my teammates to develop a robot that will serve as a replica of how the difficulty of this global issue may be tackled, whilst learning in the field of technology along the process.

Abraham Vakacegu Tagi
My name is Abraham Vakacegu Tagi, I am 18 years old from Susui Vanuabalavu and a former student of Robert Louis Stevenson School. I am looking forward to learning and creating solutions with the new age of technology. I’m also intrigued to collaborate with my team to build and program a robot to solve simple problems. This can act as an example of how the world intends to solve global issues with the advancement of technology.

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