Uncle Paul Kabai and Uncle Pabai Pabai are fighting against the federal government to protect their ancestral homelands from climate change impacts. Their islands in the Torres Strait are facing significant threats that could lead to their displacement as climate refugees. They argue that the government has a legal duty to safeguard their communities by cutting greenhouse gas emissions based on scientific evidence. During hearings, witnesses detailed the profound cultural losses experienced as a result of climate change, with the uncles seeking to ensure a sustainable future for their peoples.
Uncle Paul Kabai and Uncle Pabai Pabai are taking legal action against the federal government to protect their ancestral lands from the impacts of climate change.
The commonwealth has argued it is not legally required to consider the best available science or the impacts of climate change when setting emissions reduction targets.
Witnesses during on-country hearings described the devastating loss of culture due to climate change, emphasizing the deep connection to their land and way of life.
Uncle Pabai expresses a strong desire not to become climate refugees, highlighting the critical loss of traditional practices on the low-lying island of Boigu.
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