Climate Justice: a Pacific Island perspective

The negative effects of climate change disproportionately impact Pacific Island nations. Although Pacific Nations contribute the least to climate change compared to other nations, they are the most impacted by rising sea levels. These negative effects can see nations within the region completely submerged or uninhabitable. This article highlights how the Pacific Island diaspora in Australia are acting in solidarity with their homelands in the fight for climate justice. Although Pacific Island diasporic groups have moved away from their (Mother)land, they are still emotionally, mentally and spiritually connected to her. Many Pacific Islanders in the Australian diaspora are passionate and determined to ensure the survival of their Island (Mother)land. Given the lack of information on climate change from Pacific Island perspectives, it is envisioned that this article will bring awareness to climate change issues from Pacific people. The voices of two Samoan activists who were raised in Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia combine to tell this story.