About ICIK

The Institute for Climate Indigenous Knowledge

The Institute for Climate Indigenous Knowledge aims to create transformative climate programmes that are communities-based and communities-informed, grounded on the ecological knowledge, faith, and spiritualities of grassroots communities.
The Institute was launched on 15 November 2022, at the Fofola e Fala: Havea Latukefu at the Pacific Theological College.
The Institute for Climate Indigenous Knowledge will build on the research and education activities already underway at the College to become a global leader in Indigenous knowledge research and education.

The Institute for Climate Indigenous Knowledge main components are:

  1. Research, facilitation, and publication.
  2. Learning through exchange with communities, partners, students, different indigenous communities around the world.
  3. Facilitating the codifying and translating Indigenous knowledge to inform the global climate and development narratives.
  4. Developing and delivering educational trainings and programmes on climate change and indigenous climate knowledge.

Our Mission

To provide for the Pasifika communities and the region integrated climate change approaches based on Pasifika Indigenous climate knowledge that is meaningful to the people, that is relevant to regional stability, and that is informed by life-affirming Pasifika values and insights in an ever-changing environment.

Our Vision

To develop ‘Whole of Life’ communities­ based climate knowledge that is indigenous and faith-oriented to assist the Pasifika peoples and communities in dealing with the climate crisis in order to influence climate policies.

Contact Us

78 Vuya Rd, Veiuto, Suva, Fiji

Pacific Theological College

Private Mail Bag,

Suva, Fiji.

Phone: (+679) 3311100 Ext: 107

Email: icik@ptc.ac.fj

Contact Us

78 Vuya Rd, Veiuto, Suva, Fiji

Pacific Theological College

Private Mail Bag,

 Suva, Fiji.

Phone: (+679) 3311100 Ext: 107

Email: icik@ptc.ac.fj