Current social and environmental crises most appropriately can be addressed by including the people most impacted, who often hold knowledge that assists in creating successful short- and long-term solutions.  Because of insincere or lack of consultation with these communities, they may feel ignored and  excluded in decision-making that affects them.  Equally, the science that guides policy and law development often lacks verifiable indigenous and island knowledge, which embodies much older baselines of data collection and application.  By directly including affected and experienced people in the processes of policy and legal drafting and implementation, we can create better outcomes and bridge mutual distrust.

With our passion and evolving skills, experience and network in this area of work, we aim to navigate legal and policy issues through a grounding in island and indigenous values.  We will support the respectful development and advancement of collaborative solutions to ocean, coastal and environmental issues.