Veronica Lysaght is co-skipper of the Novara yacht, currently sailing through the Northwest Passage on a multi-year mission to visit and help coastal communities vulnerable to climate change implement adaptation strategies.
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‘I had a crazy dream’: The couple sailing around the world to help coastal communities adapt to climate change
Nigel and Veronica traded conventional careers for a years-long voyage from the UK to New Zealand, using their journey to connect with coastal communities facing increasingly severe climate risks.
September 11, 2026
