Clean Water. Fair Energy. A Just Future for the Marianas.
In the Northern Mariana Islands, families live on the frontlines of climate change and contamination.
Saipan’s drinking water ranks among the worst PFAS sites in the United States—one well exceeds new EPA limits by 1,700×—while residents pay nearly triple the U.S. average for electricity.
The aquifer is collapsing from over-pumping and saltwater intrusion as sea level rises twice the global rate.
For decades, no one was held accountable.
Until we stood up.
Our Movement
Kannai Komunidat emerged to turn crisis into action.
In just one week, we mobilized 2,000 residents.
In 3 months, we began designing community-powered rainwater systems.
In 11 months, we passed two landmark energy-reform bills.
What began as survival is now a scalable model for island resilience—ready to replicate across the Pacific and beyond.
Core Focus
Clean Water
Designing rainwater catchment and filtration systems that free families from toxic pipes—merging indigenous knowledge with modern engineering.
Fair Energy
Driving transparent, renewable energy policies so no family must choose between food and electricity.
Environmental Justice
Transforming contamination and chronic inequity into legal reform and community-led innovation.
Clean Water
Designing rainwater catchment and filtration systems that free families from toxic pipes—merging indigenous knowledge with modern engineering.
Fair Energy
Driving transparent, renewable energy policies so no family must choose between food and electricity.
Environmental Justice
Transforming contamination and chronic inequity into legal reform and community-led innovation.
Why It Matters
Through our method of grassroots advocacy and community engagement, we drive results that impact the entire community.
Proven Policy Impact: Grassroots advocacy turned into binding legislation in under a year.
Replicable Systems: We are spearheading a solution for PFAS contamination that includes open-source designs and local training for global adoption.
Indigenous Leadership: Indigenous wisdom guides climate-resilient solutions with worldwide relevance.
Contact Us
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