Kate works with leaders and communities across the globe to strengthen their resilience, build sustainable development strategies, and protect biodiversity. With over 25 years of experience, she has collaborated with governments, NGOs, and local communities in regions such as the Pacific, US, Caribbean, Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean. Each initiative allows has allowed her to help islands confront the unique challenges they face. Born in New Zealand, my Māori heritage has always played a significant role in her approach to partnership and collaboration. The values of collective responsibility and working together for the greater good are central to her work. These values, combined with my extensive global experience, enable me to build partnerships that create lasting, positive impact. She also mentor emerging professionals across island nations, helping them build the skills and connections they need to succeed. At the same time, I work with organisations to build strong networks that can tackle the most pressing issues of our time, from climate adaptation to sustainable economic growth.

Sharin is a Climate/Sustainability specialist with nearly two decades in the field of climate change, energy & environmental science. Her background includes climate change mitigation policy development, project planning and the delivery of energy transitions and resilience projects in the Pacific Islands, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. She has extensive experience in actively influencing environmental management systems, planning processes, as well as institutionalizing climate action and Sustainable Development Goals localization at an intermediate City level. Her in-depth understanding of environmental regulatory and disaster risk frameworks has primed her 16-year career in coastal, mining, and industrial environments in South Africa. Sharin holds a Master in Environment and Climate Emergency from Curtin University; a Master of Science: Sustainable Development from the University of Sussex; and studied Environmental Science and Geography at undergraduate and honors levels at Rhodes University. She is currently pursuing post graduate diploma in Carbon and Energy Studies at Murdoch University.

Amit is the NDC Hub's Project Manager and is based with the Hub Implementation Unit in Suva, Fiji. He will be managing the Hub beginning in Phase 4 and will work closely with the NDC Hub Partners to deliver all the activities under this phase and beyond. Amit's primary interest is in climate resilient development and adaptive water management PSIDS and he also takes keen interest in science and investigative documentaries.