Cheers for Vanuatu's leadership in the Pacific region and globally! Vanuatu rallied and was joined by 105 States yesterday to demand the World's Highest Court--the International Court of Justice--to deliver an Advisory Opinion on Climate Justice. Vanuatu has been working on this for several months--initiated by a bold vision of Pacific students and youth--and have been joined by other members of a core group of climate and human rights advocates around the world to make history.
This is an incredible journey, demonstrating the leadership of the Pacific, youth, and collaborative engagement for securing the rights for people and planet.

The linkages between climate justice, environmental degradation, and human rights resonates with ISLANDS. These crises are intertwined and need to be address comprehensively. We need more youth, students and regional leadership, with allocated resources and spaces that value the contributions of these diverse voices. This can ensure just processes and outcomes in plastics, recycling, chemicals and waste management, land and ocean restoration, among others.

Are you part of this action collaborative? We would love to share stories from your experience, and bring examples of how to translate this advocacy and public awareness-raising into our ISLANDS work streams.