In our interconnected world it can be difficult to assign responsibility of large global issues. Is it the common citizen’s responsibility to live ethically and reduce their individual environmental impact to stop climate change or prevent deforestation, or is it up to large multinational corporations like Kraft, General Mills and Nestle to pursue efforts such as discontinuing their marketing of single use plastic products to low-income countries in Asia and Latin America? Who is responsible for regulating the actions of the citizen, or of the corporation?

As scuba divers, we have been sensitized to an array of environmental issues first hand through time spent underwater. Our experiences give us a unique appreciation for the environment, and yet we must also acknowledge that we lack the circumstances and experiences of others. Intersectionalism integrates these differences into one comprehensive perspective that reflects multiple diverse approaches within a single solution, and is critical to adequately addressing the environmental crises of today. At Diver’s Paradise, we are committed to incorporating the intersectional lens into the logic and development behind our new Office of Environmental Sustainability.