Mamanuca Environment Society Fiji

What Mamanuca Environment Society Fiji does

Mamanuca Environment Society Fiji (MES Fiji) is a non-profit environmental society founded in 2001 and headquartered in Nadi, Fiji, that operates as the regional coordinator for marine and terrestrial conservation in the Mamanuca Islands. It serves 11 member resorts (including Castaway Island, Likuliku Lagoon, Treasure Island, Matamanoa, and Beachcomber), 7 Mamanuca Primary Schools, and multiple village communities, delivering a portfolio of programs including Reef Check surveys (37 dive sites monitored since 2004), turtle conservation (head-starting, nesting beach rehabilitation), biannual seawater quality testing (faecal coliform, salinity, nitrates, phosphates) at 12 member resort sites, dry forest ecological restoration (Fiji's most endangered habitat with only 2% remaining), Crown-of-Thorns starfish control, waste management, coral and giant clam restoration, mooring buoy installation, and environmental education workshops. The organization operates on a Ridge to Reef concept spanning both marine and terrestrial ecosystems.

MES does not sell a commercial product; its operating model is built on a diversified funding stack combining corporate sponsorships (KPMG, Fiji Airports, Paradise Beverages, Port Denarau Marina, Vonu Island Brewing, Outrigger O-ZONE), institutional grants (US Embassy, UNDP Global Environment Fund Small Grant Program), membership dues from resorts and tour operators, and individual donations. Distribution is direct and field-based: MES staff conduct environmental monitoring, deliver school programs, run community workshops, and host corporate volunteer activities at member resort properties. The organization is governed by an Executive Committee chaired by Geoffrey Shaw (also Managing Director of Castaway Island Fiji) and staffed by a small team of approximately 12, including Project Manager Marica Vakacola and Project Officer Ilisapeci Botevou. Geographic scope is explicitly limited to the Mamanuca Islands region of Fiji, with no claims of global footprint or geographic expansion beyond this territory.

Name

Mamanuca Environment Society Fiji

Legal name

Mamanuca Environment Society

Website

https://mesfiji.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mamanuca Environment Society Fiji is a non-profit conservation organization founded in 2001 and based in Nadi, Fiji, that delivers marine and terrestrial environmental programs — reef monitoring, turtle conservation, water quality testing, dry forest restoration, and waste management — to 11 member resorts, 7 schools, and village communities in the Mamanuca Islands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nadi

HQ country

Fiji

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Corporate Sponsorship: Financial support from corporate sponsors including KPMG, Fiji Airports, Paradise Beverages Fiji Limited, Vonu Island Brewing Company, and Port Denarau Marina. Sponsors provide monetary and in-kind support for environmental conservation projects.
2. Grant Funding: Funding from institutional donors including US Embassy (climate change project), UNDP Global Environment Fund Small Grant Program (sea turtle population protection), and government-affiliated programs.
3. Membership Dues: Resort operators and tour companies pay membership fees to support the society's operations and conservation initiatives in the Mamanuca region.
4. Donations: Individual donations and support from visitors and supporters who wish to contribute to marine and terrestrial conservation efforts in Fiji.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mamanuca Environment Society Fiji delivers environmental conservation, monitoring, and education programs across the marine and terrestrial environments of the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji. The society runs reef check surveys, turtle conservation, seawater quality testing, dry forest restoration, waste management, and community/school education initiatives for 11 member resorts, 7 primary schools, and local villages.

Product overview

Mamanuca Environment Society Fiji operates as a non-profit conservation organization offering a portfolio of environmental programs rather than a unified software product. The organization delivers environmental protection and education initiatives through distinct programs including Ocean Lovers education, Reef Check monitoring surveys, Turtle Conservation, Water Analysis testing, Dry Forest Restoration, Marine Protected Areas management, Clam and Coral Restoration, Waste Management, Mooring Buoy installation, and CoTs Control. These programs serve 11 member resorts and 7 Mamanuca Primary Schools, with supporting volunteer and sponsorship programs enabling community engagement in conservation work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reef Check Surveys Systematic reef health monitoring program established in 2004 tracking environmental changes at 37 dive sites in Mamanuca waters, delivered to member resorts and conservation stakeholders.
• Turtle Conservation Project Sea turtle protection initiative including head-starting programs, nesting beach rehabilitation, and community education for member resorts and local communities.
• Water Analysis Project Seawater quality monitoring program with biannual sampling (May and November) at 12 sites around member resort properties, testing for faecal coliform, salinity, nitrates, and phosphates.
• School Community Awareness Programs Environmental education programs through workshops, lectures, outdoor activities, and biodiversity awareness for 7 Mamanuca Primary Schools and village communities.
• Waste Management Project Program addressing waste disposal in outer islands, including rubbish separation, recycling, and proper disposal practices for resorts and communities.
• Ocean Lovers Project Education and awareness program focused on ocean conservation, engaging communities and resorts in protecting marine environments.
• Volunteer Registration Program Equal opportunity program welcoming applicants to serve as environmental and marine conservation professionals for one to three month assignments across MES projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37 dive sites surveyed through Reef Check Network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and founding.

• O-ZONE (Outrigger's ZONE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerO-ZONE is Outrigger's global conservation initiative centered on protecting coral reef and ocean health. Over 60% of the world's coral reefs are under immediate threat. O-ZONE generates awareness, enhances guest experience through interaction and learning, and supports coral planting activities.
• Coral Cay ConservationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational conservation organization that, along with local resorts and tour operators, raised concerns for the Mamanuca Island environment leading to the formation of MES in 2001. Coral Cay Conservation collaborated with the MFIHTA members to recommend the formation of the society.
• Beachcomber Island ResortfoundingOthersFounding member resort with surrounding marine reserve managed by the resort. Located on Etai Island, Beachcomber is known as the 'Party Island' of Fiji.
• Castaway Island ResortfoundingOthersFounding member and hosting resort for KPMG conservation activities. Located on Qalito Island, a 174-acre private island with lush tropical vegetation and Green Globe 21 benchmarked status.
• Subsurface FijicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPADI 5-Star IDC dive centre operating from 14 resorts in Mamanuca Islands. Winner of Fiji Excellence in Tourism Award for Diving and Project AWARE ECO Operator, providing reef check surveys and environmental education.
• Treasure Island ResortfoundingOthersFounding member with Green Globe 21 affiliation. Committed to Hawksbill Turtle recovery programme, Giant-Clam nursery, and Coral-bed Farm conservation. Has been involved with turtle head-starting programme for four years.
• US Embassy Climate Project PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Department of Forestry and various Mamanuca region stakeholders for the climate change adaptation project addressing coastal erosion, sea water intrusion, fish stocks, and fresh water supplies through replanting coastal areas, native dry forest areas, and protecting watershed areas.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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