About Merewalesi
I recently obtained my PhD from the University of Queensland in Australia. My PhD project focused on in-depth case studies of indigenous communities in Fiji, delving into their lived experiences concerning climate (im)mobility. I have over 15 years of teaching experience in Fiji and the Pacific region.
Over the past five years, I have been deeply engaged in research activities in Fiji, exploring themes such as voluntary immobility, planned relocation, non-economic loss and damage, disaster risk reduction, and place-belongingness.
My aim is to continue to contribute to the development of culturally appropriate solutions for addressing the complex challenges of climate change, displacement, loss and damage, and gender inequality in the Pacific. Utilising indigenous research methodologies tailored to the cultural context of the Pacific Islands region, my work emphasises community engagement and collaboration with a diverse array of stakeholders including government agencies, civil society organisations, faith-based organisations, youth groups and affected communities.