Climate Justice and the Value of Water in Small Island States: A Creative Data Visualization Perspective

This project explores how water shapes life, equity, and resilience in small island states, where climate change intensifies pressures on availability, quality, and access. The project investigates water as both an ecological system and a social, cultural, and political force, revealing how hydrosocial relations influence vulnerability and justice in island environments.

Grounded in the JUST ART consortium, the research combines scientific analysis with artistic and data‑driven communication, translating quantitative and qualitative information to help people engage in meaningful ways. It examines how creative data visualization and storytelling can translate complex water-related data into accessible narratives for island communities and policymakers, empowering them to advocate for local climate-justice solutions. By integrating art and science, the project develops new ways of understanding and communicating the values of water, especially in island ecosystems disproportionately burdened by climate impacts.