Fiji reef battle: judge finds China-linked developers guilty in landmark case
by Kate Lyons from on (#5GC5D)
The case has been described as a watershed' moment that will test Fiji's environmental laws
A years-long David and Goliath fight which has seen two Australian surfers take on a Chinese-linked company over their alleged damage of an idyllic Fijian island, has come to its conclusion after a Fijian court handed down a guilty verdict against the developers on Friday.
The case has been described by Pacific legal experts as a watershed" moment that tested Fiji's environmental laws, as well as the willingness of the country - which presents itself as a global climate leader - to walk the walk" on environmental issues.
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