CLIMATE ACTION RADIO SHOW

Produced by Vivien Langford

September 23rd 2024

TAKING CLIMATE TO THE WORLD'S HIGHEST COURT -  THE TALBOT ORATION

"Will it take losing all our islands before the world listens to our stories? Still today slowly the once beautiful island that some of my relatives and family call home is being eaten away day by day by the sea"

Cynthia Houniuhi, President of the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC)

To find out more and lend support : https://www.pisfcc.org/icjao

Internationally renowned Pacific climate champion, Cynthia Houniuhi, tells her story of fighting for change in the world's highest court.

Following her address, Cynthia was joined by a panel of fellow climate campaigners, including ABC presenter and popular television personality, Craig Reucassel, and International Director at the Smart Energy Council, Richie Merzian, in a discussion hosted by 10 News First presenter Narelda Jacobs OAM.

As President of Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC), Cynthia led a team of activists to agitate for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to define the responsibilities of nations to combat climate change, and the legal consequences of failing to do so. Born and raised in the Solomon Islands, Cynthia is witnessing first-hand the devastating impacts of climate change in the Pacific and is committed to ensuring nations around the world understand their obligations to take positive climate action. Cynthia and PISFCC are powerful examples of how the work of youth activists is safeguarding the world for generations to come.