Meet the man using technology to fight for his homeland's future

From Stories From The Pacific by ABC Radio Australia

May 26, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

Aselu Vaguna O'Brien discusses his efforts to use technology in advocating for the future of Tuvalu amidst climate change.

Aselu Vaguna O'Brien is a draftsman, climate advocate, and a man of many talents—though if you ask his friends, he's also just 'Strawberry,' the guy who won't stop talking about rugby or his love for fresh fruit. Born in Fiji and raised in Tuvalu, Aselu's journey has taken him from engineering to media, from construction sites to mapping coastlines that are disappearing before his eyes. Today, he's using technology to document Tuvalu's changing landscape and fighting to ensure his homeland has a future. This week's episode of Stories From The Pacific is a repeat of the show broadcast on 16th April 2025

People in this episode

Guest: Aselu Vaguna O'Brien

Topics covered

climate change
technology
advocacy
homeland
mapping
society

Keywords

climate advocate
technology
Tuvalu
Fiji
coastlines
environment
mapping
rugby

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Fiji, Tuvalu