• Movement building - we are growing a Torres Strait Led climate movement both in the Torres Strait and on mainland Australia through our ailan pawa (island power) program and solidarity actions
• Protecting Country from fossil fuels - we are campaigning with other Traditional Owners fighting against fossil fuel projects
• Advocacy - we are engaging the Federal Government to ensure that our voices are heard and our lived experience influences policy and decision makers. Our aim is to secure a significant increase in funding for seawalls and adaptation measures in the Federal budget. 
• Solutions for the Torres Strait - we are working with community on a pilot project to transition the island of Masig from expensive, polluting diesel to renewable energy.
• Storytelling - Wwe are shifting the narrative on climate change in Australia by elevating the voices of Traditional Owners in the media, online, and through events, telling the story of the urgency of the climate crisis and the impacts in Zenadh Kes.

“We come from small islands but make big waves!”

Some of our big wins include:

• Our precedent-setting win at the UN against the Australian Government spearheaded by the Torres Strait 8 
• Delivering 48,000 petition signatures to the government calling for urgent action to protect our island homes
• Political advocacy resulting in campaign support from across the political spectrum. We’ve had many MPs pledge to support our campaign and we’ve held powerful grassroots actions across Australia. In 2022, the newly sworn in Minister for Climate Change Chris Bowen and a delegation from the government travelled to Zenadh Kes to discuss climate impacts. Advocacy to the Federal Government is ongoing.
• Making major headlines. Extensive global and national media coverage. From First Nations, local, national to international media. Some notable media moments include ABC’s 7.30 Report, Harper’s Bazaar, Sydney Morning Herald, New York Times, The Economist, The Guardian, NITV, SBS, Cairns Post, Torres News, and many more. Through the campaign’s media engagement Torres Strait Islander spokespeople are now front and centre in media reporting of climate impacts in Australia and frequently contacted by international press.
• Bringing colour and culture to climate activism. The campaign has pulled off powerful collaborations showcasing Torres Strait Islander art and culture, including an exhibition at the Sydney Biennale, the Institute of Modern Art, Cairns Indigenous Art Fair and joining with First Nations Fashion and Design for the closing show of Australia Fashion Week.

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• We are grounded in culture and tradition
• We are led by our communities and elders
• We care for and trust one another as pamleh (family)
• We are transparent and accountable
• We are stronger when we collaborate
• We are bold, creative and strategic
• We work for justice

The Our Islands Our Home team is a part of 350 Australia, a national registered charity working towards climate justice. Consultation is a central pillar of our campaign and decision making. This consultation is done through regular engagement with the Torres Strait 8 (Yessie Mosby, Nazareth Fauid, Stanley Marama, Kabay Tamu, Keith Pabai, Nazareth Warria, Daniel Billy, Ted Billy) and the land and sea council, Gur A Baradharaw Kod (GBK).

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