Offshore data centres can be close to coastal consumers, reducing latency, without having to pay the high real-estate prices often found in densely populated areas.
The Pasifika leaders also stressed that their ancestral stories have always conveyed the importance of living sustainably and protecting the health of the land, skies, and seas.
For Parmar, the award is recognition of work that often happens quietly — through conversations, trust-building and helping people navigate the healthcare system.