The Māori people call on the United Nations for help in coping with the effects of climate change. They say that neglect in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle is just one violation of their human rights. Indigenous leaders and the New Zealand Human Rights Commission began discussions to do just that, but talks were postponed last year. The government says that the general public needs more awareness of the plan and its purposes, but Māori leaders say that the plan has fallen victim to political maneuvering. With limited room to work at home, they say bringing their concerns to the U.N. can get conversations moving again in the national system.

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