BRIDGING THE CLIMATE DIVIDE: YOUNG PEOPLE LEADING THE WAY FOR OCEANIA AND THE CARIBBEAN

Adele Roeder, Orit Novak, Chelsea Adams and Zahiris P. Francisco.

Young Australians are witnessing escalating climate impacts at home, whereas for communities across Oceania and the Caribbean, the crisis is already a daily reality. In this article, representatives from the Oceania Caribbean Climate Alliance (OCCA) explore the urgent need to move beyond statistics and toward genuine, youth-led collaboration that centres lived experience in climate solutions. They highlight how connecting frontline voices can reshape policy, strengthen accountability, and drive more just and effective climate action.