The G20 Interfaith Forum presented a webinar “Ecological Racism and Deep Sea Mining in the Pacific” on Feb 17, 2022. The event was presented in “Talanoa” format (a traditional Fijian process of inclusive and transparent dialogue) and was moderated by Rev. Dr Upolu Luma Vaai and Dr Athena Peralta. Panelists included His Eminence Sir John Cardinal Ribat, Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, Dr. Catherine Coumans, Kristina M. Gjerde, J.D. and Maureen Penjueli.
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Reverend Dr. Upolu Luma Vaai
Reverend Dr. Upolu Vaai is Principal and head of Theology and Ethics at Pacific Theological College in Suva, Fiji. He is a Fijian theologian and Pacific indigenous philosopher, specializing in Pacific relationality, eco-relational theology, decolonizing education, and relational hermeneutics. He is known for his research in Pacific indigenous philosophies and spirituality, theology, and climate change.