AC4 and the CRISP Earth Network Present: Troubled Pathways Toward a Pristine Pacific Ocean: Exploring how French Polynesia and its Pacific neighbors confront the dilemmas of deep-sea mining
October 6th , 2025
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Forum, Room 316
Pacific Island nations are the crossroads of multiple competing dilemmas. From geopolitical strategic competition to the best pathways for sustainable and resilient communities, states like French Polynesia are grappling with ways to balance global demand for marine resources in their sovereign waters with local stewardship and conservation. President Moetai Brotherson of French Polynesia will discuss the approach his government is taking to navigate the dilemmas of deep-sea mining and other resource issues as they strive to protect the pacific ocean’s last pristine waters. This event is sponsored by the Advanced Consortium on Cooperation, Conflict, and Complexity and the Climate and Resilience for Interdisciplinary Science and Practice in Climate Overshoot Network at CCS.
The Earth Networks program provides a framework of support for interdisciplinary collaboration across Columbia University, to promote fresh approaches to research, education and impact on themes related to climate, sustainability and the future of planet Earth.
11:30– 12:00: Arrival and networking
12:00 – 12:30: Remarks from President Moetai Brotherson
12:30 – 1:00: Discussion moderated by Professor Jenik Radon
1:00 – 2:00: Refreshments and networking
Contact Information
Dorothy Janick, Program Fellow, Conflict and Resilience for Interdisciplinary Science and Practices (CRISP) Earth Network [email protected] or Joshua Fisher, Director, AC4, Columbia Climate School [email protected]
