“The single greatest threat to our very existence is climate change,” said former Fijian Defense Minister Inia Seruiratu in 2022. “It threatens our very hopes and dreams of prosperity.” At least five islands have already been lost to the sea. Some Pacific Islanders have had to leave as climate refugees. But for the communities that remain, many organizations are helping to advance climate justice, sustainability, and conservation on the frontlines of the crisis.
MarAlliance MarAlliance works in tropical seas around the world, including the Federated States of Micronesia in the western Pacific. The organization researches threatened marine wildlife to promote habitat conservation. Projects in the region include studying the impact of sharks on local fisheries and the behavior of coastal manta rays. The organization also created a market for sustainably sourced seafood.