Marine Biologist Tishiko King Advocates for Indigenous-Led Climate Solutions and Equitable Funding
Tishiko “Tish” King, a Kulkalaig woman from Masig Island and founder of Just Futures Collab, is advocating for Indigenous-led climate solutions and a re-evaluation of climate finance distribution. King, a marine biologist and ocean advocate, emphasizes that her identity and culture are deeply connected to the ocean and her ancestral lands. She highlights the severe impacts of rising seas, king tides, and coastal erosion on low-lying islands like Masig, which threaten the cultural connections and practices of Indigenous communities. King's advocacy stems from her personal experiences, including witnessing the effects of the Pacific Adventurer oil spill in 2009, which underscored the disparity between climate crisis knowledge and action. She argues that climate change is not solely an environmental issue but also deeply intertwined with human rights, self-determination, and cultural preservation for Indigenous peoples. Her organization, Just Futures Collab, aims to shift resources and decision-making power c...
