ICFA 2025 Cohort Spotlight: Matanataki
We are delighted to introduce one of ICFA 2025 cohort members: Matanataki , with their pioneering project dedicated to building climate resilience across Pacific Island nations.
Led by Jodi Smith and Malakai Naiyaga, and headquartered in Fiji, Matanataki supports SMEs advancing waste management, regenerative agriculture, sustainable fisheries, and low-impact tourism. Matanataki’s strategy is guided by coral reef health, gender equity, and local ownership.
Their interconnected engagement model strengthens supply chains, fosters collaboration, and amplifies climate-positive impact. Supported by experienced regional partners leveraging deep local knowledge, Matanataki pairs active ownership and tailored technical assistance ensure that companies are equipped to scale, adopt regenerative practices, and deliver measurable social and environmental outcomes.
Matanataki aims to catalyse systems change by addressing the primary drivers of reef degradation such as poor waste management and overfishing while advancing gender equity and expanding access to finance for marginalised groups. The project aims to demonstrate that Pacific-led, community-rooted solutions can deliver both impact and financial outcomes and provide global leadership.
Backed by deep regional knowledge and a powerful purpose, Matanataki is transforming economic pathways through equitable, regenerative growth for island communities.
Congratulations to Matanataki and their passionate team! We look forward to supporting your mission of an equitable, regenerative growth, and gaining insights from your efforts to strengthen climate resilience in Pacific Island communities.
🌐 Learn more: http://www.matanataki.com/