Background:
Flotilla4Change is a nonprofit facilitation initiative formed to support activist-led transoceanic travel to COP30. It is managed by a coalition of experienced project coordinators, COP veterans, ocean travel providers, and Indigenous rights advocates.
Mission:
The mission of this project is to support Indigenous Earth Defenders and promote sustainable travel by organizing a transatlantic flotilla to COP30. The project fosters intercontinental connection, equity in representation, and transformative models for activism and mobility.
Research Impacts & Applications:
This project demonstrates sustainable transoceanic travel, supports frontline communities' participation in global climate negotiations, and fosters collaborative networks for activism, research, and cultural exchange. A digital platform will link vessels with delegates, and funding aims to empower marginalized voices.