Climate change affects us all, but its impacts are felt differently across the globe. Dive into firsthand accounts, local solutions, and the resilience of communities facing these challenges head-on. These stories connect us to the people and places on the frontlines of climate action, reminding us of the shared responsibility we all carry.
Meet Lauren: a bridge-builder, listener, and community advocate living deep in the Fijian highlands.
I met Lauren through a spontaneous connection in Fiji, and soon found myself staying with her in a remote village near the highlands of Vunidawa, where she lives and works as a Peace Corps volunteer. Click below to learn about her work supporting women-led entrepreneurship, what village life has taught her about connection and community, and how Fiji has reshaped her relationship to climate, culture, and the land.
Meet Vili: a farmer, storyteller, and cultural steward rooted in the rainforests of western Fiji.
In the heart of western Fiji, Vili lives and works as a farmer, environmental steward, and core team member at TravelWell Fiji. Over shared kava and countless stories, I came to know him not just as a colleague, but as someone whose deep-rooted connection to land and tradition shapes how he sees the world. Click below to explore how ancestral knowledge, farming, and climate care all intersect—and why true stewardship starts with listening.
Meet Charlie: an educator, conservationist, and turtle guardian teaching by the tides in coastal Greece.
Charlie left the traditional classroom behind in England to teach where the tides shape the lessons. Now in Greece, she works with the nonprofit Wildlife Sense, combining education and conservation to protect endangered sea turtles. Click below to learn how she’s making a difference—one hatchling at a time.
Meet Stefano: a guide, protector, and storyteller rooted in the wild heart of the Italian Alps.
Stefano was born in the shadow of the very hills he now fights to protect. As a naturalistic guide, he doesn’t just teach about the land—he brings people into it, leading hikes, bike rides, and snowshoeing adventures to show the true rhythm of nature. Click below to step into his world.
My Ecological Odyssey 