Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner

Climate Activist Spotlight: Kathy Jetn̄il-Kijiner

Climate Activist Spotlight: Kathy Jetn̄il-Kijiner

Kathy Jetn̄il-Kijiner is a self-described “Marshallese poet, writer, performance artist and journalist,” according to her website. Jetn̄il-Kijiner is from the Marshall Islands and is currently based in their capital city, Majuro. According to her website, Jetn̄il-Kijiner’s main focuses are nuclear testing and climate change.