The Pacific region is home to hundreds of small islands, over 500 languages, and incredible ecological and cultural diversity. Indigenous communities and fragile ecosystems in the region are enormously threatened by the impacts of climate change, industrial logging, palm oil expansion, and a lack of corporate accountability.
But local people in the Pacific Islands have solutions to environmental and social degradation impacting their lives. They are stepping up—especially youth leaders who understand that without strong action now, they will not have an island home to protect.
These youth leaders need support from the international community to amplify their voices. And they also need funding to help protect and enrich their islands, cultures, and oceans.
Check out the International Funders for Indigenous Peoples blog to learn more about our work with 350.org and our support for the Pacific Climate Warriors and their work protecting the islands and their livelihoods.