Peace and Security

Cook Islands National Library

Pacific Island Regional Disaster Libraries: Creating and Preserving Resilience

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Nicholas M. Burk, managing director of Blue Ocean Analytics and an adjunct professor, proposes “Regional Disaster Libraries” to document community narratives and resilience against “Interlocking Disasters” in the Pacific Islands. These libraries aim to capture valuable grey literature, aiding cultural preservation and disaster response efforts amid rising global challenges and media complexities.

The 13th Commonwealth Youth Declaration: The Legacy of the Pacific’s First Commonwealth Youth Forum

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Jasmine Koria, co-chair of the Samoa Youth Advisory Board, participated in the 2024 Commonwealth Youth Forum, emphasizing youth engagement in governance, environmental resilience, economic equity, and mental health support. The 13th Commonwealth Youth Declaration launched during this forum aims to influence policies for the 1.2 billion youth in the Commonwealth.

Grand Master Navigators, Jasmine Stole Weiss

‘I can tell the changes’: Grand master navigators on climate change and perpetuating traditions

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Jasmine Stole Weiss highlights a special event in Guam where esteemed navigators shared their expertise on traditional wayfinding and the impacts of climate change. Grand masters Ali Haleyalur, Sesario Sewralur, and Larry Raigetal emphasized the importance of cultural preservation and inter-island connections while teaching about navigation and its significance for future generations.

The Climate Change-Organized Crime Nexus: Building Pacific Resilience

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Virginia Comolli and Alastair MacBeath focus on the intersection of organized crime and climate change in the Pacific Islands. As criminal activities rise alongside climate issues, there is a pressing need for integrated policy responses. The resilience of local communities faces significant challenges, necessitating international cooperation to address these interconnected threats.

2024 FestPAC Hawai'i

Kltarreng: Unity in the Pacific

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Bars Terra Williams, a student from Palau studying at the University of Hawai’i, reflects on the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture, emphasizing the shared bonds among Pacific Islanders. The festival reinforced unity despite challenges and highlighted the importance of solidarity for addressing ongoing struggles. Williams anticipates the future gatherings to strengthen these connections.