Dr Kalim Shah is a recognized expert on public policy, regulation and and governance in small island economies. As an institutional theorist, his research addresses science-based policy, regulatory design and administration for climate change, pollution prevention, clean technology, industrialization and sustainable production and consumption. Some of his current work relates to ESG management models; regulatory impact assessment methods; institutional effectiveness of science and technology-based organizations.

Allan Rarai is a PhD student at the University of the South Pacific. His current study focuses on the impact of climate variability and change on Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP) in Vanuatu by combining scientific and Indigenous knowledge t to investigate the occurrence of CFP on Ambae Island, Vanuatu Dr. Meg Parsons is a passionate transdisciplinary social scientist specializing in environmental management and climate change adaptation, focusing on specifically Indigenous peoples and other under-represented groups.