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Torres Strait Uncles Fight for Ancestral Lands Against Climate Change

7/13/2025

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Uncle Paul Kabai and Uncle Pabai Pabai from the Torres Strait are bravely battling the Australian government in a historic legal fight to defend their ancestral lands from the looming threat of climate change. They passionately contend that urgent action on greenhouse gas emissions is essential to preserve their culture and way of life, as rising seas jeopardize their islands and heritage.

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Story summary

Uncle Paul Kabai and Uncle Pabai Pabai from the Torres Strait are bravely battling the Australian government in a historic legal fight to defend their ancestral lands from the looming threat of climate change. They passionately contend that urgent action on greenhouse gas emissions is essential to preserve their culture and way of life, as rising seas jeopardize their islands and heritage.