Marshall Islands, a nation at the heart of global shipping, fights for climate justice

  • Written by: Christiaan De Beukelaer, Senior Lecturer in Culture & Climate, The University of Melbourne
Marshall Islands, a nation at the heart of global shipping, fights for climate justiceThousands of ships are registered in Majuro, Marshall Islands.Shutterstock

I went sailing on a bright yellow outrigger canoe in the Marshall Islands in March. On board were Alson Kelen, founder of Waan Aelõñ in Majel (WAM, Canoes of the Marshall Islands), and a group of youngsters taking part in a climate justice workshop.

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