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Lelei LeLaulu is the former President of Counterpart International and the Foundation of the Peoples of the South Pacific, the largest NGO network in.
Filmed on November 17, Interview with Lelei Lelaulu, President, Counterpart Intl....
In this episode, we speak with Lelei LeLaulu, a preeminent thought leader, diplomat, and pioneer in the realm of United Nations sustainable development policy, island state climate resilience, renewable energy independence, and cultural preservation.
Lelei shares his keen understanding of how island and coastal communities can harness the benefits of sustainable tourism, zero carbon ocean-based renewable energy technologies, and debt relief, while leveraging the transformative potential of the incumbent “bad boy” forces of extractive mining and fossil fuel industries.
From his diverse experience, Lelei gives us glimpse into the challenges and opportunities confronted by at-risk island and coastal communities seeking to effectively navigate existential climate-induced threats to their cultural heritage, economy, and way of life; exacerbated by the accelerating loss of landmasses that they have called home for countless generations.
Originally from Samoa, he is a highly respected p