Tuvalu, Theology, and the Geopolitics of Climate Change - Am I Not Your Tuakoi (Neighbour)?

This book examines the threat posed by climate change to the low-lying islands of Tuvalu through a lens of what it means to be a neighbour, drawing upon Indigenous knowledge, the ethics of climate justice and insights from climate science to explore the implications of the parable of the Good Samaritan.

List of contents

1. Te Pogai - The Purpose; 2. Tavao Te Fale - The Organization of Materials; 3. Navigating the Legacy of the Misionale; 4. Se Tokagamalie - A Daunting Situation; 5. Te Mataili - The Necessity of a Theological Response; 6. Performing Fatele; 7. Reading Scripture; 8. Te (Fatu)Manava O Te Samalia - The Compassionate Heart of the Samaritan; 9. Beyond the Tautologa - Beyond the Horizon; 10. The Fakalofa Lies Before You.

About the author

Maina Vakafua Talia was born and raised in Vaitupu, Tuvalu, and holds a PhD from the School of Theology at Charles Sturt University, Australia. A scholar and activist, he was co-chair of the International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change and has been involved in several COP (Conference of the Parties) meetings. In 2024 he was elected to Parliament and is now the Minister of Home Affairs, Climate Change, and the Environment.

Summary

This book examines the threat posed by climate change to the low-lying islands of Tuvalu through a lens of what it means to be a neighbour, drawing upon Indigenous knowledge, the ethics of climate justice and insights from climate science to explore the implications of the parable of the Good Samaritan.

Product details

• Authors: Maina Vakafua Talia
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.02.2025
• EAN: 9781032814599
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3281459-9
• No. of pages: 204
• Series: Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; SCIENCE / Global Warming & Climate Change, Climate Change, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Religion: general, Christianity, Tuvalu