Indigenous peoples want a say in future of deep sea mining

In 1895, Queen Liliʻuokalani was unjustly imprisoned in Iolani Palace by American businessmen with the support of the U.S. military after the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. During her confinement, she translated the creation story of the Hawaiian people into English. Now, her work is at the center of the debate on deep-sea mining for minerals essential in the transition away from fossil fuels. Indigenous activist Solomon Kahoʻohalahala is fighting to protect the ocean sacred to Hawaiians. He is advocating for a ban on seabed mining and for Indigenous representation in decision-making processes at the International Seabed Authority. The stakes are high as member states are set to vote on the future of deep-sea mining. Kahoʻohalahala is committed to preserving the ocean for future generations, inspired by the legacy of Queen Liliʻuokalani.