LAGI 2025 Fiji: $200,000 USD in Awards for Climate-Resilient Design Competition

The Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) 2025 competition is now open, inviting architects, designers, and creatives to participate in shaping a sustainable future for Marou Village, Fiji. This global competition seeks visionary proposals for a permanent destination artwork that generates renewable energy, ensures access to clean water, supports local tourism, and addresses the climate resilience needs of the community.

An Opportunity to Lead Change
The competition calls for designs that merge regenerative energy and water solutions with the cultural and natural beauty of Fiji’s landscape. With no entry fees, the competition is open to everyone, and submissions are due by May 5, 2025.

Two winning teams will each receive a $100,000 USD stipend to further develop their concepts and construct functional prototypes in Fiji. These winning projects will be featured in international publications, exhibitions, and community programs organized in collaboration with the Fiji Arts Council, inspiring new approaches to sustainable design globally.

The Context: Why Fiji?
Island nations like Fiji are at the forefront of the climate crisis despite contributing minimally to global carbon emissions. The LAGI 2025 competition offers a chance to rethink how renewable energy and water systems can be designed to meet local challenges such as land scarcity and increasing climate variability. By leveraging its abundant solar resources, Fiji can transition toward a fully renewable energy future that aligns with its environmental and economic goals.

The competition site, Marou Village on Naviti Island, is home to 67 households seeking reliable energy and water solutions. Designers are invited to envision practical, scalable systems that integrate seamlessly into the region’s cultural and environmental fabric.

Tools and Resources for Designers
Entrants will gain access to a comprehensive suite of resources, including the newly released Field Guide to Regenerative Water Technologies, developed with key project partners like the University of Fiji and Arizona State University. Explore the supplemental materials here.

The Expert Jury
The competition jury features an esteemed panel of architects, designers, energy experts, climate activists, and local community leaders. They will assess submissions based on their creativity, feasibility, and alignment with Fiji’s development goals. Meet the jurors here.

Get Involved
LAGI 2025 invites you to contribute to this groundbreaking initiative that merges art, design, and technology to address pressing global challenges. Submissions close May 5, 2025—don’t miss this opportunity to make an impact!

Learn more and register here: Land Art Generator Initiative 2025 Fiji