Happy, faithful and tied to nature: life adapting to the climate crisis - photo essay

Activists are pushing for action at the upcoming Cop28 summit as the way of life on Pacific islands such as Kioa in Fiji are reshaped by climate changeWhen Poiongo Lisati returned to her home of Kioa after decades away, she welcomed the shift in the pace of life. The 58-year-old left the busyness of Fiji's capital Suva for the island of about 400 people, who live off the land they are deeply connected to. But some changes she noticed were stark."When I left the island, a good part of the beach was there," Lisati says. "But when I came back after 40 years ? around six metres or more had been washed away."Above: Kioa island, Fiji, at sunrise.Below: A resident of Kioa strips the thorny edges from the fronds of pandanus palms. It is one of many steps in the process of preparing the fronds to be woven into traditional baskets, floor mats and ceremonial skirts. Continue reading...