On the Frontlines of Environmental Justice
Small Island Developing States
This is a three-part series highlighting the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries—facing rising seas, extreme weather, and coastal erosion. Launched on LinkedIn in July 2026.
Saving Tuvalu: How Digital Technology is Tackling Sea Level Rise
How can Small Island Developing States build resilience in the face of climate change? One person dedicated to finding answers is Alan Puga Resture, the National Project Manager for the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project and Senior National Technical Advisor at the UNGP Pacific Office in Fiji. Alan presents groundbreaking work, using new digital tools to track climate hazards in real time and empower Tuvaluan communities to monitor shoreline changes and understand the evolving risks they face —all while honoring Tuvalu’s cultural heritage and community spirit. Watch the Video
Podcast: Imagine living every day with the threat of your home disappearing.
For Small Island Developing States, this is reality. Rising seas, relentless storms, and coastal erosion are not distant threats—they are happening now, reshaping entire communities. I’m Jeanette Pablo, CEO of the Climate Equity Foundation. Alongside John Farrell—who led a 10-member Columbia University MS Sustainability Management capstone team—we dive deep into these existential challenges and amplify the courageous voices of island communities fighting for justice and a future. Our podcast and report, "Small Island Developing States: Existential Climate Threats and Pathways to Solutions," shine a light on five nations—Fiji, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Maldives, and Guyana—each a testament to resilience, ingenuity, and hope in the face of adversity. Listen to the Podcast or Read the Full Report
How can Small Island Developing States build resilience in the face of climate change?
The Climate Equity Foundation presents our groundbreaking podcast series on SIDS, now featuring the renowned Professor Gerd Masselink from the University of Plymouth. As Professor of Coastal Geomorphology, Professor Masselink is a global leader in coastal resilience, climate adaptation, and the science of extreme weather impacts. Gain expert insights on empowering vulnerable communities to forecast coastal change, implement climate solutions, and strengthen defenses against rising seas and increasingly severe storms. Watch the Video
Podcast: Madam Policy Featuring Jeanette Pablo, Founder & CEO of Climate Equity Foundation: Ensuring Justice in the Clean Energy Transition
Globally recognized environmental justice champion Jeanette Pablo, founder and CEO of the Climate Equity Foundation and previous director of the Climate Equity Initiative at the Clean Air Task Force (CATF), joins Madam Policy to discuss the intersection of environmental justice and climate change. Hosts Dee Martin and Ihna Mangundayao sit down with Jeanette to talk about her work negotiating high-stakes international energy frameworks, the importance of AANHPI voices in environmental justice, and global approaches to shaping inclusive policies. Curious about the role of optics vs. substance in treaty negotiations or the staggering language barrier in social services and climate justice? Tune in to learn about these issues and more!