Australia Pacific Climate Partnership

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As the planet heats up it’s going to affect some groups worse than others.

The Australian Pacific Climate Partnership provides government-funded support to island nations to help them address planning and preparation concerns around climate change.

They’re helping thousands of people and we wanted to do our part.

Team

Travis Hunt
Creative Director
David Owen
Producer
Jenn Cislowski
Motion Designer
Kelly Tan
Motion Designer

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Australia Pacific Climate Partnership

As the planet heats up, not everyone will feel the effects equally.

The Australian Pacific Climate Partnership (APCP) provides government-funded support to island nations, helping them plan, prepare, and adapt to climate change. Their work directly impacts thousands of lives—and we knew we had to do our part to help tell their story.

Discovery & Strategy

Climate change isn’t just a future concern—it’s happening now. The challenge was to create a video that:

🌊 Illustrated the urgency of climate action
🤝 Highlighted APCP’s role in supporting vulnerable communities
🎥 Engaged audiences emotionally and intellectually

Through research and discussions, we identified key themes that needed to be at the heart of the story: resilience, preparedness, and community impact.

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Concept Development

We needed a visual and narrative approach that:

💡 Made climate challenges relatable—by focusing on real communities and their lived experiences
🌏 Showcased APCP’s work—without overwhelming audiences with statistics
🎭 Balanced realism with hope—climate change is serious, but the message had to inspire action, not despair

Our creative direction focused on storytelling through human connection—real people, real places, real impact.

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Visual Design

To bring the concept to life, we developed a compelling, accessible visual style that combined:

🎨 Warm, earthy tones – Reflecting the landscapes and cultures of Pacific island nations
🌊 Subtle motion graphics – Helping visualise climate challenges in an engaging, digestible way
📍 Clear, localised imagery – Ensuring communities felt represented and empowered

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Testing & Refinement

To ensure the final product was impactful and accurate, we refined:

- Visual metaphors to clearly communicate complex climate issues
- Pacing and tone to maintain engagement without overwhelming viewers
- Story flow to ensure the message remained solution-focused

Launch & Results

The final video helped amplify APCP’s mission, providing a powerful tool for advocacy and education.

- Showcased the real impact of climate change on Pacific nations
- Positioned APCP as a leader in climate adaptation and support
- Helped drive awareness and engagement on this critical issue

A small contribution from us, toward a much bigger fight. 🌏

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