Eight claimants are taking the Australian government to the UN for failing to act on climate change and for putting the Torres Strait Islands, people and culture at risk.
The Torres Strait is made up of 133 islands just north of Queensland, Australia. Each Torres Strait Island is similar, but have distinct and thriving cultures that set them apart. Torres Strait Islanders have strong ties to land and sea – but climate change threatens these ties.
The government of Australia needs to protect all of their citizens from the threats of climate change. That means protecting the Torres Strait Islands directly from the impacts of the climate crisis.
Sustainable, together we can hold the Australian government accountable and protect the Torres Strait Islands from being washed away. Help us to take real world action and work towards climate justice for the Torres Strait.
In solidarity, Lydia, organiser from SS4C Sydney
