Project Two · 貳

Pasifika Futures

島嶼未來

Pacific island nations, despite contributing for just 0.02% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, stand among the most vulnerable to climate change’s accelerating impacts. Rising sea levels, intensifying extreme weather, and saltwater intrusion threaten not only ecosystems but entire ways of life. With most populations living near coastlines and livelihoods deeply tied to natural resources, the impact of climate change here is disproportionately high, both in human and economic terms.

This is the second body of work I’ve begun since relocating to Aotearoa New Zealand. Through this lens, I aim to capture the vastness of the Pacific Ocean and diversity of island communities—not as a backdrop, but as protagonists in a story of resilience, memory, and transformation.

This project is a visual meditation on climate injustice and cultural endurance. It seeks to honour the communities navigating these shifting tides and invite reflection on our shared responsibility. The images will explore not only environmental fragility but also the strength of traditions, the intimacy of place, and the quiet urgency of adaptation.