Bau high chief Ratu Epenisa Cakobau has become the latest signatory to join Indigenous Voices from across the Pacific islands and Pacific Rim countries in their call for a ban on deep seabed mining, reports Pasifika News. As indigenous people, we must take a stand on protecting our oceans. Deep sea mining threatens our cultural heritage and the health of our planet. We call on the world’s governments and the International Seabed Authority to put an end to this dangerous industry and protect our oceans for generations to come, stresses Ratu Epenisa CakobauThe call to action by Indigenous Voices, launched earlier this month, has gained momentum and strength with the support of well over 200 signatories and powerful figures, including President Tommy Remengesau from Palau; Minister Heremoana Maamaatuaiahutapu, Minister of Culture, Environment and Marine Resources from French Polynesia; Nainoa Thompson, from the Polynesian Voyaging Society in Hawaii; Sebastián Yancovic Pakarati, Koro Nui o te Vaikava, from Rapa Nui; Jonathan Mesulam from Solwara Warriors in Papua New Guinea; Frank Brown, Hereditary Chief of the Heiltsuk first Nation in Canada; Violet Sage Walker, Chairwoman of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council, USA, and other influential leaders from around the world.This destructive industry is championed not only by mining companies but also by the International Seabed Authority, and it poses an imminent threat to the health of our oceans.
Bau high chief Ratu Epenisa Cakobau has become the latest signatory to join Indigenous Voices from across the Pacific islands and Pacific Rim countries in their call for a ban on deep seabed mining, reports Pasifika News. As indigenous people, we must take a stand on protecting our oceans. Deep sea mining threatens our cultural heritage and the health of our planet. We call on the world’s governments and the International Seabed Authority to put an end to this dangerous industry and protect our oceans for generations to come, stresses Ratu Epenisa CakobauThe call to action by Indigenous Voices, launched earlier this month, has gained momentum and strength with the support of well over 200 signatories and powerful figures, including President Tommy Remengesau from Palau; Minister Heremoana Maamaatuaiahutapu, Minister of Culture, Environment and Marine Resources from French Polynesia; Nainoa Thompson, from the Polynesian Voyaging Society in Hawaii; Sebastián Yancovic Pakarati, Koro Nui o te Vaikava, from Rapa Nui; Jonathan Mesulam from Solwara Warriors in Papua New Guinea; Frank Brown, Hereditary Chief of the Heiltsuk first Nation in Canada; Violet Sage Walker, Chairwoman of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council, USA, and other influential leaders from around the world.This destructive industry is championed not only by mining companies but also by the International Seabed Authority, and it poses an imminent threat to the health of our oceans.
