Indigenous leaders are storming COP30 with the kind of clarity the world has been trying to put into policy for decades, and their momentum is echoing across the Pacific. After back-to-back storms in the Philippines, communities are rebuilding coastlines, restoring mangroves, and proving that biodiversity protection isn’t a slogan but a practice. As global groups from Mission Blue to Youth v. Gov push forward new wins, the forest is listening. And for once, it hears possibili

In a historic move led by Pacific island nations like Vanuatu and Tuvalu, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue an advisory opinion on whether countries are legally responsible for climate harm. With stakes described as “devastatingly high,” this case could shape global policy, bolster climate reparations, and amplify the leadership of frontline nations. Even our corgi is walking in solidarity—because no one is too small to stand for justice.