Jason Namakaeha Momoa is a fatheractorsocial entrepreneurfilmmaker and advocate for environmental issues and social justice.
Born Polynesian of Hawaiian descentMr. Momoa has long advocated for the rights of the people of Island Nationsto recover their past and protect their futures. In 2019 Jason addressed the delegation of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) organized by DESA as a show of solidarity with their priorities for a sustainable and healthy future for all island states.
Most recently he has been a vocal advocate for the indigenous peoples of Hawaii to ensure their sacred lands are not desecrated with the installation of a high-powered telescope on Mauna Kea. Mr. Momoa continues to lend his voice and his platform for the cause of the rights of indigenous peoples to transcend corporate and government interestswhich will be a feature of his new Apple TV seriesChief of Waron the unification and colonization of Hawaii from an indigenous point of view.
Mr. Momoa's entrepreneurial pursuits include advancing practicesmaterials and products that enable the sustainable enjoyment of the outdoorsa necessary precondition to protecting nature. In all casesMr. Momoa's collaborations have resulted in additional storytelling on plastic wastedemonstration of design through the principles of naturepromotion of earth positive alternative technologies and materialsand inspiring an expanded audience to follow suit. Collaborations have included climbing apparelshoes and bags with Soi LLelectrified motorcycles with Harley-Davidsonand development of ManaNalu - a fast growing new vertical of packaged water presented in infinitely recyclable aluminum packaging that can be refilled due to the resealable screw top designa key design criterion to disrupt single-use plastic bottled water.
ManaNalu is inspired by the spirit of the islands and the ocean and has quickly become a platform upon which Mr. Momoa speaks on the issue of recycling systems change and protection of water resources. Notablyduring the COVID-19 pandemic that significantly affected the people of the Navajo nationManaNalu delivered thousands of cans of water for freea model that they are keen to continue deploying.
Mr. Momoa is a gifted storyteller through his film companyOn the Roam. The core of the stories that he tells is adventurefamilyloveand compassion. Through his unique approach to cinematographyhis stories captivate the viewercreate a desire to learnand leave the audience eagerly awaiting the next installment. His storytelling is valued by the top nature-based storytellers of our time including Jimmy ChinRenan OzturkPaul Nicklenand others.
From his early studies in environmental science and marine biologyMr. Momoa has been a long-time advocate and a strong supporter of ocean health issues aligned with SDG 14. Through his work with notable NGOs such as Ocean UniteSustainable Coastlines Hawaii and Lonely WhaleMr. Momoa advocates for Marine Protected Areasprotection for coral reefs and the global agreement on plastic pollution and waste. Leveraging his very engaged audience on social mediaMr. Momoa has successfully raised awareness on plasticsbiodiversity lossAntarctica marine protected areasillegal fishing and climate change.
FurtherMr. Momoa has brought significant awareness to the issue of intersectional environmentalism and social justice through his platform for original content – Pride of Gypsies - produced by others includingLonely Whale's #Hydrate campaign and Museum of Plasticthe Emmy award-winning Story of Plasticand Ode to the Ocean an original poem created by Nobel Youth LaureateAmanda Gorman and released on World Oceans Day 2019.
