Pacific Youth, Climate Justice, and the Myth of Political Change in Fiji The year ahead will show whether Fiji’s political old guard can cede to a new generation, or if it will merely continue feeding on the aspirations of the young.

Lessons from Asia-Pacific youth on succession, solidarity, and intergenerational change for climate justice. Words from me in The Diplomat.

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Preserving Tradition: USP Scholar Champions TEK for Pacific Conservation Salanieta Kotolelei earned her PhD at USP, focusing on indigenous knowledge and ocean conservation through groundbreaking research on Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK).

This incredible woman, Salanieta Kitolelei, is leading the way in championing the preservation traditional knowledge.
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We are so lucky to have worked with Talanoa Intern, Ratu Rabeka Drauna earlier this year!

He has since jetted off on a two-year adventure to complete his Master's in Zoology at Otago University.

Here are his reflections on his time with us.

Vakanuinui vinaka, Ratu Rabeka!

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The Era of Climate Impunity is Over— By Order of the World’s Highest Court - Center for International Environmental Law The World Court’s climate ruling draws a red line for justice—ending fossil fuel impunity and mandating urgent, binding action from all States.

Our press statement: www.ciel.org/news/icj-cli...

#ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ #PollutersPay #HumanRights

🌍 BREAKING: Climate impunity ends today - by order of the world’s highest court.

The International Court of Justice has spoken:
✅ States are legally obliged to act
✅ Inaction = human rights violation
✅ Polluters must be held accountable

This is a legal revolution for our planet.

THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers its advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.

The International Court of Justice delivers its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change in the next few hours.

Link to watch live👇🏾

#ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ

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After 6 years of campaigning, the International Court of Justice is set to release the Climate Advisory Opinion on July 23. I’ll be watching in solidarity with the Pacific youth who initiated this and the allies across the world who joined the fight for our planet’s future: www.pisfcc.org

#M3GAN screenwriter-director Gerard Johnstone on how fear kills creativity. #WGAWPod

WGA statement on Paramount’s decision to cancel the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Fiji’s Patriarchal Bargain The patriarchal bargain shaping Fijian society has often played out as a man seizing power by force, followed by voters legitimizing him at the ballot box.

One of the clearest and honest pieces on Fiji’s Patriarchy by @mnailatikau.bsky.social. There is much work to be done in our country. thediplomat.com/2025/07/fiji...

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Increasing Pacific Islander research and authorship in the academic literature Disseminating research through academic publishing is essential for contributing to global knowledge, advancing critical fields and finding solutions to humanity’s challenges. However, for Pacific Isl...

How do we meaningfully increase Pacific Islander participation in academic literature? Timely insights and strategies put forward by this brilliant lineup of Pacific authors.

Our colleagues @mereoni.bsky.social and @sangeetamangubhai.bsky.social among them!

www.publish.csiro.au/PC/fulltext/...

🌊Pacific Island voices shouldn't be lost at sea!

How can we support Pacific Island #biodiversity and #climatechange research?

This #openaccess article shares 8 key strategies to break down some of the barriers faced

www.publish.csiro.au/PC/PC25011

#PacificConsBio @csiropublishing.bsky.social

Our perspective piece in @pacificconsbio.bsky.social provides 8 strategies for "Increasing Pacific Islander research and authorship in the academic literature". @romiteshkant.bsky.social @mereoni.bsky.social @rufinovarea.bsky.social Free to download: www.publish.csiro.au/PC/PC25011

Fiji’s Patriarchal Bargain The patriarchal bargain shaping Fijian society has often played out as a man seizing power by force, followed by voters legitimizing him at the ballot box.

The term “patriarchal bargain” was coined to describe how women sacrifice dignity, opportunity and self-determination to survive male domination. 

I write in The Diplomat about how Fiji as a society has also made trade-offs to survive violence.

thediplomat.com/2025/07/fiji...

Fiji's patriarchal bargain In a year marked by rising violence against women and gender minorities, Fiji’s deep-rooted patriarchal bargain warrants examining.

Excellent writing by @mnailatikau.bsky.social 👏🏽

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Coral reef research dominated by rich countries, plagued with inequities: Study Most of the world’s coral reefs, and the communities that directly depend on them, are in the tropics, so one might imagine the research on them being led by scientists and institutions based in tropi...

Coral reef research dominated by rich countries, plagued with inequities.
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Partnering in a values-aligned way isn't always easy.

We have learned hard lessons about what equitable partnerships look like.

Sharing ‘10 Steps for Screening Potential Consultancy Work,’ part of our process for values-aligned partnering.

www.talanoa-consulting-fiji.com/wp-content/u...

Empowering iTaukei voices in workplace safety A proud iTaukei academic and newly appointed lecturer in the Department of Management at the University of Otago, Dr Jekope Maiono is using culturally grounded methods to bring workplace safety for Pa...

Empowering iTaukei voices in workplace safety
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5/ A special shoutout to my fellow Kadavuan, @colourmefiji.bsky.social of Vunilagi Vou 🇫🇯🇳🇿 and the Inter-Island collective 🇳🇿🇬🇧 whose leis and salusalu wrapped us in the warmth of community. We wore them proudly!

4/ To the story holders who trusted us with their voices, and to everyone who supported the crowdfund: Vinaka vakalevu. We carry your generosity with deep gratitude.

3/ Endless thanks to the brilliant humans and collaborators who made this possible:
Joseph Kamaru 🇰🇪
Tumeli Tuqota 🇫🇯
Dave Lavaki 🇫🇯
Elise Hunchuck 🇨🇦
Olha Polypenko 🇺🇦
Studio Folder 🇮🇹
Christina Garbi 🇬🇧
OLDER Studio 🇩🇰 🇮🇹
Of BODY 🇳🇿

Artists Mere Nailatikau and AM Kanngieser Artists Mere Nailatikau and AM Kanngieser have co-created a sensory installation that brings the landscapes, sounds and wisdom of the Pacific region to the Venice Biennale.

2/ Co-produced by me 🇫🇯 and AM Kanngieser 🇩🇪🇦🇺, it meant the world to be joined by dear friends from near and far, to launch the work in its new home for the next 6 months. My heart is full - I’ll never forget how they showed up for us.
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1/ If you're in Venice, Italy anytime soon, come by La Biennale and visit OCEANIC REFRACTIONS in the Corderie, Arsenale (Section Naturale). On view until 23 November, it is a space for visitors to rest, reorient, listen, and immerse themselves in Oceanic soundscapes from 🇫🇯🇰🇮🇵🇬.

3/ Endless thanks to the brilliant humans and collaborators who made this possible:
Joseph Kamaru 🇰🇪
Tumeli Tuqota 🇫🇯
Dave Lavaki 🇫🇯
Elise Hunchuk 🇨🇦
Olha Polypenko 🇺🇦
Studio Folder 🇮🇹
Christina Garbi 🇬🇧
OLDER Studio 🇩🇰 🇮🇹
Of BODY 🇳🇿

Artists Mere Nailatikau and AM Kanngieser Artists Mere Nailatikau and AM Kanngieser have co-created a sensory installation that brings the landscapes, sounds and wisdom of the Pacific region to the Venice Biennale.

2/ Co-produced by me 🇫🇯 and @geotransversals 🇩🇪🇦🇺, it meant the world to be joined by dear friends from near and far, to launch the work in its new home for the next 6 months. They know who they are, and I’ll never forget how they showed up for us.

www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/culture/visu...

WEBINAR: Reimagining Pacific research into gender equality YouTube video by Pacific Women Lead

This was a powerful convo moderated by our colleague @mnailatikau.bsky.social, featuring ‘Ofa Guttenbeil-Likiliki, Virisila Buadromo, Niketa Kulkarni & Nikki Bartlett on the Pacific Women Lead Situational Analysis.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIyd...

Cheering on our colleagues @sangeetamangubhai.bsky.social & Marita Manley who co-authored this paper on Cyclone Winston’s impact on Fiji's fisheries-dependent communities, with Alyssa S. Thomas, Katherine Chaston Radway, Margaret Fox, Stacy D. Jupiter, Watisoni Lalavanua, and Alisi Rabukawaqa!