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Crafting inclusive and transformative solutions for peaceful, climate-resilient futures.

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ICP's newest program: Kaʻa I Ka Wiwoʻole: Brave Enough From the Frontlines of Our Climate Resilient Futures uplifts women and girl-led climate justice in Hawaiʻi.

Learn more about our March 2024 program and watch the full video here! https://t.co/Y1wOHUxW7A

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ICP Associate, Elsa Barron published a book chapter: “What is Lost Can Never be Found: Climate Change and Loss and Damage from Laudato Si to Tuākoi ‘Lei.”

Check it out:
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Talk Story Series: Aotearoa — Hon. Aupito Su'a William Sio & Poto Williams discuss navigating parliament, the significance of cultural grounding & community-based engagement, & the ongoing work to represent & provide for Pacific communities.

https://t.co/gKNEHvB9Ua

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At #PreCOP31 in Fiji, Brianna Fruean speaks to the importance of decolonizing climate action by centering Indigenous knowledge and leadership in climate adaptation and mitigation.

#Pacific #COP31 #ClimateJustice #IndigenousKnowledge #LossAndDamage

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ICP Executive Director, Poto Williams spoke with Elizabeth, a youth representative from Timor-Leste at #PreCOP31. Hear about Elizabeth’s experience at Pre-COP, the importance of youth representation, and her takeaways!

#COP31 #YouthClimateJustice

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At #PreCOP31 in Fiji, Maureen Penjueli reflects on her provocation: If we are declaring an Ocean of Peace, what does it mean to be a good neighbor? How do we live that commitment in relation to our region—but also in relation to peoples beyond our shores?
#Freepalestine #COP31

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Day 3 Recap of the Pacific #PreCOP31 in #Fiji.
ICP’s Executive Director Poto Williams reflects on the Niue Ocean Wide (NOW) Trust, the 2026 Finalist of the Earthshot Prize for Revive Our Oceans, seawall infrastructure, and water conservation for small island nations.

#COP31

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Day 1 of the Pacific #PreCOP in #Fiji. Hear what PICAN Director Dr. Rufino Varea, and Ozayr Akbar from the Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change are calling for ahead of #COP31.

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Talk Story Series: Aotearoa — Louisa Castledine with Poto Williams on the costs of deep sea mining, responsibility to future generations, caring for our Moana, & the importance of ocean advocacy.

https://t.co/C3KUhPSf6H

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This #InternationalDayofPeace, we’re joining the call to build a 365 Days of Peace Movement. Join us and share your activities, art, research, thoughts, & hopes for peace, and help us fill the year with commitments to building peace!

#365DaysofPeace #InvestInPeace #ClimateAction

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Join ICP for #365DaysofPeace and share your activities, photos, art, music, dance, research, thoughts, and hopes for peace.

Help us fill the year with commitments to building peace!

#InternationalDayofPeace #Peace #ClimateJustice

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#ClimateJustice #Peacebuilding

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The East-West Center’s Ocean of Peace exhibition invites us to reflect on a Pacific vision of peace, grounded in ancestral wisdom and the well-being of our communities across Moananuiākea.

📅 September 20, 2026 – January 10, 2027
📍 East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi

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Nate Wilbourne, Futures Generations Lead at Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) speaks w/ Poto Williams on a Future Generations Act for Aotearoa, encouraging a cultural & political shift based on intergenerational responsibility at the heart of te ao Māori

https://t.co/123lT1Xc38

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Talk Story Series: Aotearoa — Louisa Wall with Poto Williams

Watch the full interview here:
https://t.co/p8JkscMaZz

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Congratulations to the University of Canterbury’s Pasifika graduates!
ICP Executive Director and University of Canterbury Prochancellor Poto Williams was honored to attend the Pasifika Graduation, celebrating part of the 100 Pacific students who have graduated over two semesters.

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ICP Executive Director Poto Williams attended the P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A. Central Region Mini Conference hosted by the Te Awa Kairangi Hutt Valley branch at Sacred Heart College, bringing together Pacific women across Aotearoa.

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ICP Executive Director Poto Williams met with MP Scott Willis to discuss Māori and Pasifika sportspeople focusing on culture & heritage; & Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan to discuss peace initiatives & ocean protection including COP15's 2030 commitment to protect 30% of land and ocean

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Sharing a few upcoming opportunities and events from Climate Solution International, Crux Productions’ #NOTDONEYET project, and the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.

Check them out!

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