"If we save Tuvalu, we save the world" - Enele Sosense Sopoaga, Prime Minister of Tuvalu
Improvements have been made regarding global warming and climate change, yet, I still remain pessimistic about the future these beautiful islands have. After investigating the situation in the Pacific; broadening my knowledge and learning about the problems, the above statement by Enele is one I strongly believe in. I've learnt, if the global community is able to save the most at risk, we are collectively taking great steps towards saving our own future.
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| Figure 1: A Tuvuluan girl displaying a very sad message which could become a reality - Source: Pinterest |
Distinct chapters have gradually evolved throughout my blog. By assessing global climate bureaucracy, identifying the main threats to the Pacific and then analysing the arising environmental, social and economic consequences has allowed me to develop a more holistic awareness of the situation, enhancing my previous knowledge. I've concluded stern and drastic top down global intervention is necessary to rescue the Pacific, as I believe bottom up approaches aren't influential enough.
The opportunity to explore a variety of topics is something I have thoroughly enjoyed and has prompted a renewed impetus towards my ambitions to help "change the world", something which has been significantly hampered by two years of intense work.
The opportunity to explore a variety of topics is something I have thoroughly enjoyed and has prompted a renewed impetus towards my ambitions to help "change the world", something which has been significantly hampered by two years of intense work.
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| Figure 2: Word cloud highlighting the most used words throughout my blog |
Throughout my blogs I have emphasised the ongoing awareness campaigns and mitigation techniques enforced by Pacific Islanders. I feel one initiative epitomises the approach of the region regarding their reasons to protect their islands; The Palau Pledge.
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| Figure 3: The Palau Pledge - Source: https://www.palaupledge.com/ |
Video 1: Why the reasons as to why the children of Palau have written the pledge help protect their home
I thank you for your interest and I hope I have spurred an interest into the Pacific's unique situation. I'll leave you with one more quote which I feel encompasses and reflects my blog.
"Our message is simple; if one of the world's smallest, poorest and most geographically isolated countries can do it, so can you" - Tony de Brum, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Marshall Islands
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