Sheila Babauta, Micronesian Climate Change Alliance

Sheila Babauta, Micronesian Climate Change Alliance

Sheila Babauta is passionate about contributing to a brighter Marianas. At the age of 29, she gained the trust and confidence of her community and began serving as a member in the 21st CNMI House of Representatives. Sheila continues to serve in the 22nd CNMI Legislature and currently holds key leadership positions as Chairwoman of the Natural Resources Committee, Vice-Chairwoman of the Education Committee, and Floor Leader of the Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation.

She believes that responsible management of our natural resources is essential to improving our quality of life in the Marianas and ensuring future generations have access to these resources. She aims to promote policies that preserve biodiversity, support ecological balance, and encourage the sustainable management of our resources to contribute to the long-term economic development in our Marianas, not just short-term revenue generation.

“I look forward to attending COP26 as an indigenous woman from the US territories in the Pacific. With the increasing militarization of the Pacific region and the climate crisis at our shorelines, we must join our allies to amplify our voices and unify on climate solutions.”