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The Power of Climate Storytelling - IN CONVERSATION WITH CLIMATE REALITY LEADER CHRISTEL BARTHELEMY

8/4/2026

Christel Barthelemy, Photograph provided by C. Barthelemy, April 2026

Communicating climate change has never been more important, or more challenging. As David Attenborough puts it, “Saving our planet is now a communications challenge.”

From making complex, ever-evolving science accessible to sharing powerful stories of impact and solutions, the way we tell these stories shapes how people understand and respond to the crisis.

CLIMATE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT – IN CONVERSATION WITH CLIMATE REALITY LEADER KATE BOYLAN

6/3/2026

KATE BOYLAN. PHOTOGRAPH PROVIDED BY K. BOYLAN, 2026

The built environment is often seen as rigid and enduring, shaped by centuries of trusted practices. Yet the industry’s adaptability is integral to how we respond to the climate emergency. To succeed, long-standing ways of doing things are questioned and new approaches embraced.

We had the immense privilege of speaking with Sustainability and Climate Consultant and Climate Reality Leader Kate Boylan about her work helping bring climate resilience and

A conversation ABOUT climate and community with President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Palau

27/2/2026

by Enrique Ramirez

PRESIDENT WHIPPS JR. AND ENRIQUE RAMIREZ. PHOTOGRAPH PROVIDED BY E. RAMIREZ, 2026

Well known for its ambitious renewable energy transition, sweeping marine protection efforts, and steadfast advocacy for vulnerable small island states under the Paris Agreement, Palau has become a powerful voice and example in global climate action.

Recently, Climate Reality Leader Enrique Ramirez had the opportunity to interview the President of the Republic of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr.

Connection, collaboration and dialogue – in conversation with Lei Gu

6/1/2026

LEI GU. PHOTOGRAPH PROVIDED BY L. GU, 2026

Re-learning that nature is not separate from us, but that we are nature, is essential on our shared journey toward a safer and more just future for all. This realisation is often followed by a powerful urge to act. We had the privilege of catching up with Climate Reality Leader Lei Gu to talk about her passions, from supporting a range of community-led projects to working at an independent Chinese-language bookstore that aims to inspire dialogue and connection through reading and community programs.

Reflections on key takeaways from climate talks in Belém with Professor Don Henry

29/11/2025

CLIMATE REALITY LEADERS AT COP 30. PHOTOGRAPH PROVIDED BY DON HENRY, 2025

Professor Don Henry AM just returned from this year's United Nations Climate conference, COP 30, in Belém, Brazil. Don spent a little time reporting and sharing his reflections on the conference and its outcomes for our network in Australia, Aotearoa, and the Pacific.

How hospitality can lead on climate and community– in conversation with Climate Reality Leader Arishma Chand

10/11/2025

ARISHMA CHAND. PHOTOGRAPH PROVIDED BY A. CHAND, 2025

Pacific Island nations, including Fiji, while bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, have long been recognised as global leaders in sustainable practices. This leadership is visible from the community level through to the business sector, including tourism.

From phasing out single-use plastics and implementing large-scale renewable energy projects, to coral planting, reef restoration and educational initiatives, the progress is both comprehensive and inspiring.

OCEANS, COMMUNITIES, AND CLIMATE ACTION – IN CONVERSATION WITH JASNITA ALI

8/10/2025

JASNITA ALI WITH HER SON AAHAD. PHOTOGRAPH PROVIDED BY J. ALI, 2025

Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, with frontline communities including in Fiji experiencing the harshest and most disproportionate impacts of the crisis. We had the privilege of speaking with Jasnita Ali, a Climate Reality Leader, about her journey from growing up in Ba, Fiji, to becoming an advocate for climate action.

Farming, food security, and climate resilience – in conversation with Anika Molesworth

19/9/2025

ANIKA MOLESWORTH, PHOTOGRAPH PROVIDED BY PENNY HALL, 2025

Farming and climate change are closely intertwined. Our land, animals, and communities are extremely vulnerable to climate extremes, but agriculture can also be a powerful agent of change and part of the solution.

We had the absolute privilege of speaking with Anika Molesworth, Climate Reality Leader, farmer, board director, researcher, speaker, and author of Our Sunburnt Country.

Bridging climate justice and SRHR in the Pacific - in conversation Jessica Work

28/7/2025

JESSICA WORK. IMAGE PROVIDED BY J. WORK, 2026

In the Pacific, the climate crisis is not a distant threat, it is a lived reality, deeply entwined with questions of health, rights, and justice. Recognising and responding to these interconnections is essential to building resilient, inclusive futures. We had the privilege of speaking with Climate Reality Leader, Youth Networker for the International Planned Parenthood Federation Sub-Regional Office for the Pacific (IPPF SROP),

Oceans, plastics and fossil fuels - in conversation with Climate Reality Leader Pallawish Kumar

5/6/2025

Pallawish Kumar. Photograph provided by P. Kumar, 2025

“After living for nearly 100 years on this planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.” – David Attenborough

The ocean has been receiving growing attention recently, with David Attenborough’s new documentary and the third United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC 3) just around the corner.

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