‘Our voices are powerful’: Sisters take fight for Sea Country to COP31

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Narungga, Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna sisters Latisha and Pam Francis are taking the fight for climate justice to COP31 in Türkiye, calling for stronger action to protect Country and First Nations communities.

Latisha and Pam Francis have travelled to Türkiye to bring the impacts of climate change on their Country to the global stage.

The sisters say the algal bloom affecting South Australia’s Sea Country has devastated marine life and disrupted cultural practices, including fishing and passing knowledge between generations.

They are also among 10 Australians bringing a human rights case against the Australian Government over its failure to protect people from climate pollution linked to coal and gas.

At COP31, the sisters are calling on the Government to stop approving new coal and gas projects, end exports and give First Nations people greater power in decisions affecting Country.

“We have the answers. We have the solutions. It’s time to let us make decisions,” Pam said.

The sisters say First Nations people must have a seat at the table when decisions about the climate and the future of Country are made.

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