Rebel With a Cause

My cause is to free the world of usury, with Bono, in a grand JUBILEE

Bono Jubilee refers to a campaign launched by the non-profit organization DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa) in 2000, with the goal of canceling the debt of the world’s poorest countries. The campaign was led by U2 frontman Bono, who used his celebrity status to raise awareness and garner support for debt relief. The Jubilee 2000 campaign successfully lobbied governments and international financial institutions to cancel billions of dollars in debt owed by developing countries, providing them with much-needed financial relief.

Jubilee debts refer to the concept of debt forgiveness or cancellation that is rooted in religious and moral principles. The idea is based on the biblical concept of a Jubilee year, which was a special year in ancient Israel when debts were forgiven, slaves were set free, and land that had been sold was returned to its original owners. The concept of jubilee debts has been applied in modern times to advocate for debt relief for developing countries, especially those burdened by unsustainable levels of debt. Proponents argue that debt forgiveness can help alleviate poverty, promote economic development, and provide a fresh start for countries struggling under the weight of debt. Debt relief initiatives such as the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative and the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative have been implemented by international organizations to provide debt relief to qualifying countries. Critics of jubilee debts argue that debt forgiveness can create moral hazard and discourage responsible borrowing and lending practices. Overall, the concept of jubilee debts reflects a broader debate about the ethics and implications of debt and the responsibilities of creditors and debtors in the global economy.

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Melanesia

The name Melanesia, from Greek μέλας, black, and νῆσος, islandetymologically means “islands of black [people]”, in reference to the dark skin of the inhabitants.

The Thin Red Line – Melanesian Choirs

The Pacific Island nation spans a 30,000-island chain comprising three ethnogeographic groupings: Melanesia, Micronesia, and my home, Polynesia. Melanesia’s Solomon Islands are known for having the clearest waters and largest varieties of sea life in the world. The Pohnpei Islands, with their rich natural resources, are known as the “Garden of Micronesia.” Then there is Tuvalu, made up of five island chains of Polynesia, where the endless fish and turtles make snorkeling the main tourist activity. As welcoming as these islands sound, over the last 30 years, global warming has been causing trouble in paradise. 

Sea levels have risen two to three times the global average over the past few decades, making reef islands vulnerable to erosion and causing them to shrink. In addition, rising sea levels have caused an increase in flooding that has threatened the core food source of our nation — agriculture, creating a permeating effect on food security and the livelihood of the island natives. This is the reality our Polynesian brothers and sisters face in the islands of Tuvalu. Tuvalu has already purchased land in Fiji to evacuate their citizens as scientists have projected that the islands will most likely be underwater within the next 40 years.

The entire Pacific region contributes just 0.03% of total greenhouse gas emissions, yet millions of Pacific Islanders are subjected to the severe impacts of climate change which are an existential threat to our homeland, culture, livelihoods, and our Pacific identity. The sinking of low-lying areas has become a stark reminder and a potent symbol of climate change. Most research predicts our low-lying islands will be submerged by the end of the 21st century with some islands running out of freshwater long before they run out of land.

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