Colin Philp

Colin Philip sadly passed away near the end of 2021. Colin lived on the island of Viti Levu in Fiji, and worked as the manager at Leleuvia Island Resort. He also supported the establishment of several organisations in Fiji that are at the forefront of environmental and sustainable oceans advocacy and practice – including the Uto ni Yalo Trust, the Duavata Sustainable Tourism Collective, the Sustainable Sea Transport Initiative and the Suva Harbour Foundation. Colin embodied Pacific values of environmental stewardship, and played a leading role in marrying modern and traditional sailing practice in Fiji as part of the revival of traditional voyaging. He mentored and expanded access through youth programmes, and used the film and tourism sectors to further the cause. Colin guided and mentored hundreds if not thousands of Pacific Islanders – in Fiji, and throughout the region, and he leaves a hugely impactful legacy behind. Further details of his achievements and the many lives that he touched were shared on his online memorial page here: https://padlet.com/sbale1/colinphilpmemorial