Island Initiatives

Our Island

The preservation of our island begins with how we treat the land on which the resort was built, and extends from the use of sustainable building materials, through to the treatment of waste product and investment in on-island recycling programs. Discover more about our design, our farm and our seawater desalination plant.

FARM TO TABLE

With our 5.5 acre (2.2hectare) organic farm abounding with fresh seasonal produce, Kokomo supports the farm to table movement and global efforts to minimise waste production. Vegetables, herbs, edible flowers and fruits are cultivated on island with hydroponics garden, allowing our chefs to transform each harvest into seasonal culinary experiences. Beyond the gardens, our eight beehives are home to a host of Italian honeybees which help pollinate the fruit and vegetables within our farm and produce 30 to 60kg of honey per hive annually. Our brood of hens supply 75-85 eggs per day, collected fresh daily and prioritised for guest use across outlets.

Bee Hive

Kokomo’s hives play a vital role in sustaining the island’s edible gardens and broader ecosystem. In the last harvest alone, they produced an impressive 80 to 90 kilograms of honey pure, golden, and shaped entirely by the island’s native flora.

Fresh Produce

Vegetables, herbs, edible flowers and exotic fruits are cultivated on the island, with a hydroponics garden supplying fresh lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers, year round

Sea Salt Desalination

Kokomo transforms seawater into fresh water, sea salt, and pool brine through advanced desalination. Rain and greywater nurture our gardens and farm, sustaining island life. In total, 80% of all water on Kokomo is recycled.

Chicken Coup

Kokomo’s free-roaming chickens bring a gentle rhythm to the island, foraging naturally and contributing to the life of the gardens. Their daily yield of fresh eggs is a simple, honest expression of the island’s Harbour to Harvest.

Waste Reduction

Kokomo is committed to reducing, reusing, and recycling. Since all inorganic waste goes to the mainland, we focus on minimizing and sorting waste onsite. Organic waste is mulched and composted for use in our farm and gardens, while glass is crushed for concrete.

We continue to cut down on plastics — straws and takeaway containers are now reusable or biodegradable, and we’re working with Fiji Water and Pure Fiji to enable guests to refill bottles at resort stations.

Guests can learn more about our waste-reduction efforts on a back-of-house tour.

“From the beginning, Kokomo was never just about creating another island resort — it was about building a living, breathing sanctuary where nature leads and design follows. Every tree, every coral, every handcrafted detail carries a purpose: to preserve, to inspire, and to remind us that true luxury is found in harmony with the environment.”

Lang Walker AO

Kokomo Private Island Founder 1945 - 2024

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Guided by the Walker family’s commitment to design integrity and environmental responsibility, the island’s architecture favours natural materials such as recycled timber, sustainably sourced cotton and linen, and traditional Fijian craftsmanship over metal wherever possible. Hardwood cinnamon trees from nearby Mago Island were repurposed into furniture, while locally sourced mahogany shapes decks, doors and louvres, and plantation pine forms the roof trusses. In the villas, woven matting and exposed beams are bound using magi magi, honouring time-honoured Fijian techniques. Under the direction of interior designer Philip Garner, every material was selected with intent, quietly reinforcing a design language that is both grounded and long lasting.

Mangrove Reforestation

Kokomo’s Mangrove Reforestation Project focuses on restoring and protecting Fiji’s vital coastal ecosystems. Mangroves play a crucial role in preventing erosion, sheltering marine life, and capturing carbon — storing up to five times more than rainforests. To support regeneration, our team collects mangrove seeds and cultivates them in an on-island nursery until they develop strong root systems for transplantation. Once planted, these mangroves help stabilise coastlines, reduce wave impact by over 90%, and safeguard nearby villages from cyclones and rising tides. Through these efforts, Kokomo continues to strengthen biodiversity and combat the effects of climate change in the South Pacific.

Spotlight

Narikoso Village

One of our neighbouring villages in need of protection is Narikoso village. Located 30-minutes south of Kokomo, Narikoso continues to be affected by rising sea levels. With the assistance of the Fijian Government, the village has relocated twice and are now aiming to build a natural sea wall from mangroves to help protect their new location from future coastal wave damage.

Our team began transplanting mangroves in Narikoso village in July 2020, with mangroves from our Kokomo Mangrove Nursery. The residents of Narikoso village were educated on the importance of mangroves and locals of all ages, participated in transplanting these mangroves. To date we have transplanted more than 3,200 mangroves onto Narikoso’s shores.