7.1
Local Solutions
People and communities are developing their own solutions.
7.1
Local Solutions
People and communities are developing their own solutions.
7.1
Local Solutions
People and communities are developing their own solutions.
The climate crisis is changing the Greater Caribbean.
The climate crisis is changing the Greater Caribbean.
The climate crisis is changing the Greater Caribbean.
Communities on the frontlines are designing their own solutions at the intersection of scientific, Indigenous, and local knowledge. While these won’t be sufficient if taken in isolation, they provide important stepping stones for other communities to emulate, and for national and regional strategies to build upon.
Communities on the frontlines are designing their own solutions at the intersection of scientific, Indigenous, and local knowledge. While these won’t be sufficient if taken in isolation, they provide important stepping stones for other communities to emulate, and for national and regional strategies to build upon.
Communities on the frontlines are designing their own solutions at the intersection of scientific, Indigenous, and local knowledge. While these won’t be sufficient if taken in isolation, they provide important stepping stones for other communities to emulate, and for national and regional strategies to build upon.
For example, farming communities in Costa Rica and Jamaica are introducing more resilient modes of production to counter climate change. Farmers are moving away from monocultures in favor of mixed farming techniques and drought-resistant crop varieties.
For example, farming communities in Costa Rica and Jamaica are introducing more resilient modes of production to counter climate change. Farmers are moving away from monocultures in favor of mixed farming techniques and drought-resistant crop varieties.
For example, farming communities in Costa Rica and Jamaica are introducing more resilient modes of production to counter climate change. Farmers are moving away from monocultures in favor of mixed farming techniques and drought-resistant crop varieties.
SPOTLIGHT: Community-led Adaptation in Suriname
To preserve their food security and sovereignty, the Indigenous Wayana of Suriname are fortifying their food system up and down the agricultural value chain. Starting in schools, the introduction of climate-sensitive farming practices will encourage younger generations to adopt more sustainable land management techniques:
"What we're trying to do - with this little project with the school - is not the traditional way of farming, but new ways of farming so that they have food. So we’re teaching them to plant in pods close to their house, because traditionally their farm would have to be far away, teaching them to use natural fertilizers: If they cut the leaves, they can use dry leaves for composting, so no bad fertilizers. But it's not easy, because they don't believe in this way, so it will take years before they have this mindset." [1]
The community-led approach enacted by the Wayana people demonstrates the importance of locally owned strategies for shifting mindsets and ensuring the uptake of new practices. The inclusion of Indigenous leadership in climate adaptation, risk mitigation, and economic development at all levels of governance across the region is paramount.
SPOTLIGHT: Community-led Adaptation in Suriname
To preserve their food security and sovereignty, the Indigenous Wayana of Suriname are fortifying their food system up and down the agricultural value chain. Starting in schools, the introduction of climate-sensitive farming practices will encourage younger generations to adopt more sustainable land management techniques:
"What we're trying to do - with this little project with the school - is not the traditional way of farming, but new ways of farming so that they have food. So we’re teaching them to plant in pods close to their house, because traditionally their farm would have to be far away, teaching them to use natural fertilizers: If they cut the leaves, they can use dry leaves for composting, so no bad fertilizers. But it's not easy, because they don't believe in this way, so it will take years before they have this mindset." [1]
The community-led approach enacted by the Wayana people demonstrates the importance of locally owned strategies for shifting mindsets and ensuring the uptake of new practices. The inclusion of Indigenous leadership in climate adaptation, risk mitigation, and economic development at all levels of governance across the region is paramount.
SPOTLIGHT: Community-led Adaptation in Suriname
To preserve their food security and sovereignty, the Indigenous Wayana of Suriname are fortifying their food system up and down the agricultural value chain. Starting in schools, the introduction of climate-sensitive farming practices will encourage younger generations to adopt more sustainable land management techniques:
"What we're trying to do - with this little project with the school - is not the traditional way of farming, but new ways of farming so that they have food. So we’re teaching them to plant in pods close to their house, because traditionally their farm would have to be far away, teaching them to use natural fertilizers: If they cut the leaves, they can use dry leaves for composting, so no bad fertilizers. But it's not easy, because they don't believe in this way, so it will take years before they have this mindset." [1]
The community-led approach enacted by the Wayana people demonstrates the importance of locally owned strategies for shifting mindsets and ensuring the uptake of new practices. The inclusion of Indigenous leadership in climate adaptation, risk mitigation, and economic development at all levels of governance across the region is paramount.
Drought and saltwater intrusion present a significant threat to the agriculture and tourism sectors. In Antigua & Barbuda, the adoption of hydroponics and water catchment tanks have mitigated both dry spells and flooding. Similarly, in Jamaica, communities have come together to improve water storage and manage water usage. These strategies have been particularly effective at alleviating the impact of water scarcity on farming.
Drought and saltwater intrusion present a significant threat to the agriculture and tourism sectors. In Antigua & Barbuda, the adoption of hydroponics and water catchment tanks have mitigated both dry spells and flooding. Similarly, in Jamaica, communities have come together to improve water storage and manage water usage. These strategies have been particularly effective at alleviating the impact of water scarcity on farming.
Drought and saltwater intrusion present a significant threat to the agriculture and tourism sectors. In Antigua & Barbuda, the adoption of hydroponics and water catchment tanks have mitigated both dry spells and flooding. Similarly, in Jamaica, communities have come together to improve water storage and manage water usage. These strategies have been particularly effective at alleviating the impact of water scarcity on farming.
Flooding is among the most reported climate hazards affecting daily life in the region. An incident in Barranquilla, Colombia is emblematic of the issue; a mother explained that to bring her child to school, she would have to "buy a canoe to cross the stream.” There are many ways to overcome the floodwaters, such as raising buildings or covering homes in tarps. Walkways and streets in several places were filled with sand and cement to prevent water intrusion.
Flooding is among the most reported climate hazards affecting daily life in the region. An incident in Barranquilla, Colombia is emblematic of the issue; a mother explained that to bring her child to school, she would have to "buy a canoe to cross the stream.” There are many ways to overcome the floodwaters, such as raising buildings or covering homes in tarps. Walkways and streets in several places were filled with sand and cement to prevent water intrusion.
Flooding is among the most reported climate hazards affecting daily life in the region. An incident in Barranquilla, Colombia is emblematic of the issue; a mother explained that to bring her child to school, she would have to "buy a canoe to cross the stream.” There are many ways to overcome the floodwaters, such as raising buildings or covering homes in tarps. Walkways and streets in several places were filled with sand and cement to prevent water intrusion.
Some Indigenous communities in Suriname have gradually returned to traditional community planning methods. A Wayana Indigenous leader looks to the past as a guide for future-proofing homes:
Some Indigenous communities in Suriname have gradually returned to traditional community planning methods. A Wayana Indigenous leader looks to the past as a guide for future-proofing homes:
Some Indigenous communities in Suriname have gradually returned to traditional community planning methods. A Wayana Indigenous leader looks to the past as a guide for future-proofing homes:
"Wayana villages are built on higher ground - my ancestors saw mobility in the future - you will never see them flooded…the name of my village literally means higher ground, hoping that it won't be moved so far because of flooding.”
Focus group participant, Suriname
"Wayana villages are built on higher ground - my ancestors saw mobility in the future - you will never see them flooded…the name of my village literally means higher ground, hoping that it won't be moved so far because of flooding.”
Focus group participant, Suriname
"Wayana villages are built on higher ground - my ancestors saw mobility in the future - you will never see them flooded…the name of my village literally means higher ground, hoping that it won't be moved so far because of flooding.”
Focus group participant, Suriname
In Jamaica, ecosystem rehabilitation projects are increasingly recognized as an essential measure for reducing flood risk. Residents of Portland Cottage joined forces with the local environmental agency to restore mangroves along riverbanks to control flooding.
In Jamaica, ecosystem rehabilitation projects are increasingly recognized as an essential measure for reducing flood risk. Residents of Portland Cottage joined forces with the local environmental agency to restore mangroves along riverbanks to control flooding.
In Jamaica, ecosystem rehabilitation projects are increasingly recognized as an essential measure for reducing flood risk. Residents of Portland Cottage joined forces with the local environmental agency to restore mangroves along riverbanks to control flooding.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
After Hurricane Dorian, many buildings were reinforced and elevated. Others were left unfinished. The climate adaptation challenge will grow with the severity of the hazards and the dwindling of local resources.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Hurricane Dorian forced thousands to seek refuge in schools and churches. Five years later, the Seventh-day Adventist Church opened the first official hurricane shelter on Grand Bahama. It can accommodate between 250 and 300 people.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Members of the Regency Theater sing together during a cocktail fundraiser in Freeport. Many Bahamians find solace in performing arts and other community events to cope with their trauma and loss following Hurricane Dorian.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Rico Cargill, Senior Environmental Inspector at the Grand Bahama Port Authority, sees overlooked possibilities to boost coastal resilience and the blue & green economies of the island, which would reduce the need to migrate.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Community-led projects build local capacity for climate adaptation. At Waterkeepers Bahamas, Joseph Darville and Javan Hunt grow mangroves and educate others about their essential role in sustaining coastal defenses and marine life.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Aquaculture technician Kristian Moree demonstrates how microalgae are used to feed queen conch larvae. The Queen Conch Mariculture Center operates a mobile hatchery to restore declining conch fisheries and support marine ecosystems.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join her school in cleaning Gold Rock Beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving students in local environmental stewardship prepares the next generation of leaders.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Earthcare volunteer Jahrin Ellis teaches grade 4-6 students about the importance of the queen conch through ‘Conch in the Classroom,’ an interactive program to engage youth in ecosystem restoration and ocean sustainability.
Lucaya National Park, Gold Rock, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join fellow students in cleaning Gold Rock Beach for International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving schools in local initiatives fosters environmental awareness and stewardship in younger generations.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
After Hurricane Dorian, many buildings were reinforced and elevated. Others were left unfinished. The climate adaptation challenge will grow with the severity of the hazards and the dwindling of local resources.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Hurricane Dorian forced thousands to seek refuge in schools and churches. Five years later, the Seventh-day Adventist Church opened the first official hurricane shelter on Grand Bahama. It can accommodate between 250 and 300 people.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Members of the Regency Theater sing together during a cocktail fundraiser in Freeport. Many Bahamians find solace in performing arts and other community events to cope with their trauma and loss following Hurricane Dorian.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Rico Cargill, Senior Environmental Inspector at the Grand Bahama Port Authority, sees overlooked possibilities to boost coastal resilience and the blue & green economies of the island, which would reduce the need to migrate.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Community-led projects build local capacity for climate adaptation. At Waterkeepers Bahamas, Joseph Darville and Javan Hunt grow mangroves and educate others about their essential role in sustaining coastal defenses and marine life.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Aquaculture technician Kristian Moree demonstrates how microalgae are used to feed queen conch larvae. The Queen Conch Mariculture Center operates a mobile hatchery to restore declining conch fisheries and support marine ecosystems.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join her school in cleaning Gold Rock Beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving students in local environmental stewardship prepares the next generation of leaders.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Earthcare volunteer Jahrin Ellis teaches grade 4-6 students about the importance of the queen conch through ‘Conch in the Classroom,’ an interactive program to engage youth in ecosystem restoration and ocean sustainability.
Lucaya National Park, Gold Rock, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join fellow students in cleaning Gold Rock Beach for International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving schools in local initiatives fosters environmental awareness and stewardship in younger generations.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
After Hurricane Dorian, many buildings were reinforced and elevated. Others were left unfinished. The climate adaptation challenge will grow with the severity of the hazards and the dwindling of local resources.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Hurricane Dorian forced thousands to seek refuge in schools and churches. Five years later, the Seventh-day Adventist Church opened the first official hurricane shelter on Grand Bahama. It can accommodate between 250 and 300 people.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Members of the Regency Theater sing together during a cocktail fundraiser in Freeport. Many Bahamians find solace in performing arts and other community events to cope with their trauma and loss following Hurricane Dorian.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Rico Cargill, Senior Environmental Inspector at the Grand Bahama Port Authority, sees overlooked possibilities to boost coastal resilience and the blue & green economies of the island, which would reduce the need to migrate.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Community-led projects build local capacity for climate adaptation. At Waterkeepers Bahamas, Joseph Darville and Javan Hunt grow mangroves and educate others about their essential role in sustaining coastal defenses and marine life.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Aquaculture technician Kristian Moree demonstrates how microalgae are used to feed queen conch larvae. The Queen Conch Mariculture Center operates a mobile hatchery to restore declining conch fisheries and support marine ecosystems.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join her school in cleaning Gold Rock Beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving students in local environmental stewardship prepares the next generation of leaders.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Earthcare volunteer Jahrin Ellis teaches grade 4-6 students about the importance of the queen conch through ‘Conch in the Classroom,’ an interactive program to engage youth in ecosystem restoration and ocean sustainability.
Lucaya National Park, Gold Rock, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join fellow students in cleaning Gold Rock Beach for International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving schools in local initiatives fosters environmental awareness and stewardship in younger generations.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
After Hurricane Dorian, many buildings were reinforced and elevated. Others were left unfinished. The climate adaptation challenge will grow with the severity of the hazards and the dwindling of local resources.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Hurricane Dorian forced thousands to seek refuge in schools and churches. Five years later, the Seventh-day Adventist Church opened the first official hurricane shelter on Grand Bahama. It can accommodate between 250 and 300 people.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Members of the Regency Theater sing together during a cocktail fundraiser in Freeport. Many Bahamians find solace in performing arts and other community events to cope with their trauma and loss following Hurricane Dorian.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Rico Cargill, Senior Environmental Inspector at the Grand Bahama Port Authority, sees overlooked possibilities to boost coastal resilience and the blue & green economies of the island, which would reduce the need to migrate.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Community-led projects build local capacity for climate adaptation. At Waterkeepers Bahamas, Joseph Darville and Javan Hunt grow mangroves and educate others about their essential role in sustaining coastal defenses and marine life.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Aquaculture technician Kristian Moree demonstrates how microalgae are used to feed queen conch larvae. The Queen Conch Mariculture Center operates a mobile hatchery to restore declining conch fisheries and support marine ecosystems.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join her school in cleaning Gold Rock Beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving students in local environmental stewardship prepares the next generation of leaders.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Earthcare volunteer Jahrin Ellis teaches grade 4-6 students about the importance of the queen conch through ‘Conch in the Classroom,’ an interactive program to engage youth in ecosystem restoration and ocean sustainability.
Lucaya National Park, Gold Rock, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join fellow students in cleaning Gold Rock Beach for International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving schools in local initiatives fosters environmental awareness and stewardship in younger generations.
However, communities and people are not equally positioned to plan for, adapt to, and recover from climate impacts.
However, communities and people are not equally positioned to plan for, adapt to, and recover from climate impacts.
However, communities and people are not equally positioned to plan for, adapt to, and recover from climate impacts.
Historic and current patterns of exclusion, discrimination, and persecution - often linked to colonial legacies - are reflected in modern social, economic, and political systems. The resulting inequalities can severely reduce the adaptive capacities of marginalized groups to oncoming climate stressors. [2] For instance, national land management systems are commonly anchored in colonial notions of tenure, access, and property rights. [3] These structures have been shown to undermine the disaster recovery [4] and adaptive capacity [5] of nature-based, agrarian, and Indigenous communities. When climate change damages their holdings, smallholder farmers are blocked from buying new land and some resort to maladaptive practices.
“Climate unpredictability leads local farmers to make risky decisions, gamble their livelihoods, take risks by using certain methods or fumigation, etc. which can lead to loss of income or soil degradation, which are exacerbated by moisture-related diseases and rainfall.” [6]
Climate adaptation projects enacted without regard to the local community’s needs also erode future resilience. In Colombia, community members indicated concern that flood management is not in line with the needs and interests of local farmers and fishermen. They explain how the construction of a new dam will likely affect food security and income-generating activities: “Here, fishing will come to a halt, so to speak ... the project is not designed with the reality of the town in mind.” [7] The town’s residents argue that capping farmers’ and fishermen’s access to water that sustains their livelihoods is not an appropriate adaptation, and imposes an unfair, unnecessary tradeoff.
Historic and current patterns of exclusion, discrimination, and persecution - often linked to colonial legacies - are reflected in modern social, economic, and political systems. The resulting inequalities can severely reduce the adaptive capacities of marginalized groups to oncoming climate stressors. [2] For instance, national land management systems are commonly anchored in colonial notions of tenure, access, and property rights. [3] These structures have been shown to undermine the disaster recovery [4] and adaptive capacity [5] of nature-based, agrarian, and Indigenous communities. When climate change damages their holdings, smallholder farmers are blocked from buying new land and some resort to maladaptive practices.
“Climate unpredictability leads local farmers to make risky decisions, gamble their livelihoods, take risks by using certain methods or fumigation, etc. which can lead to loss of income or soil degradation, which are exacerbated by moisture-related diseases and rainfall.” [6]
Climate adaptation projects enacted without regard to the local community’s needs also erode future resilience. In Colombia, community members indicated concern that flood management is not in line with the needs and interests of local farmers and fishermen. They explain how the construction of a new dam will likely affect food security and income-generating activities: “Here, fishing will come to a halt, so to speak ... the project is not designed with the reality of the town in mind.” [7] The town’s residents argue that capping farmers’ and fishermen’s access to water that sustains their livelihoods is not an appropriate adaptation, and imposes an unfair, unnecessary tradeoff.
Historic and current patterns of exclusion, discrimination, and persecution - often linked to colonial legacies - are reflected in modern social, economic, and political systems. The resulting inequalities can severely reduce the adaptive capacities of marginalized groups to oncoming climate stressors. [2] For instance, national land management systems are commonly anchored in colonial notions of tenure, access, and property rights. [3] These structures have been shown to undermine the disaster recovery [4] and adaptive capacity [5] of nature-based, agrarian, and Indigenous communities. When climate change damages their holdings, smallholder farmers are blocked from buying new land and some resort to maladaptive practices.
“Climate unpredictability leads local farmers to make risky decisions, gamble their livelihoods, take risks by using certain methods or fumigation, etc. which can lead to loss of income or soil degradation, which are exacerbated by moisture-related diseases and rainfall.” [6]
Climate adaptation projects enacted without regard to the local community’s needs also erode future resilience. In Colombia, community members indicated concern that flood management is not in line with the needs and interests of local farmers and fishermen. They explain how the construction of a new dam will likely affect food security and income-generating activities: “Here, fishing will come to a halt, so to speak ... the project is not designed with the reality of the town in mind.” [7] The town’s residents argue that capping farmers’ and fishermen’s access to water that sustains their livelihoods is not an appropriate adaptation, and imposes an unfair, unnecessary tradeoff.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
After Hurricane Dorian, many buildings were reinforced and elevated. Others were left unfinished. The climate adaptation challenge will grow with the severity of the hazards and the dwindling of local resources.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Hurricane Dorian forced thousands to seek refuge in schools and churches. Five years later, the Seventh-day Adventist Church opened the first official hurricane shelter on Grand Bahama. It can accommodate between 250 and 300 people.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Members of the Regency Theater sing together during a cocktail fundraiser in Freeport. Many Bahamians find solace in performing arts and other community events to cope with their trauma and loss following Hurricane Dorian.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Rico Cargill, Senior Environmental Inspector at the Grand Bahama Port Authority, sees overlooked possibilities to boost coastal resilience and the blue & green economies of the island, which would reduce the need to migrate.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Community-led projects build local capacity for climate adaptation. At Waterkeepers Bahamas, Joseph Darville and Javan Hunt grow mangroves and educate others about their essential role in sustaining coastal defenses and marine life.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Aquaculture technician Kristian Moree demonstrates how microalgae are used to feed queen conch larvae. The Queen Conch Mariculture Center operates a mobile hatchery to restore declining conch fisheries and support marine ecosystems.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join her school in cleaning Gold Rock Beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving students in local environmental stewardship prepares the next generation of leaders.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Earthcare volunteer Jahrin Ellis teaches grade 4-6 students about the importance of the queen conch through ‘Conch in the Classroom,’ an interactive program to engage youth in ecosystem restoration and ocean sustainability.
Lucaya National Park, Gold Rock, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join fellow students in cleaning Gold Rock Beach for International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving schools in local initiatives fosters environmental awareness and stewardship in younger generations.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
After Hurricane Dorian, many buildings were reinforced and elevated. Others were left unfinished. The climate adaptation challenge will grow with the severity of the hazards and the dwindling of local resources.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Hurricane Dorian forced thousands to seek refuge in schools and churches. Five years later, the Seventh-day Adventist Church opened the first official hurricane shelter on Grand Bahama. It can accommodate between 250 and 300 people.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Members of the Regency Theater sing together during a cocktail fundraiser in Freeport. Many Bahamians find solace in performing arts and other community events to cope with their trauma and loss following Hurricane Dorian.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Rico Cargill, Senior Environmental Inspector at the Grand Bahama Port Authority, sees overlooked possibilities to boost coastal resilience and the blue & green economies of the island, which would reduce the need to migrate.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Community-led projects build local capacity for climate adaptation. At Waterkeepers Bahamas, Joseph Darville and Javan Hunt grow mangroves and educate others about their essential role in sustaining coastal defenses and marine life.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Aquaculture technician Kristian Moree demonstrates how microalgae are used to feed queen conch larvae. The Queen Conch Mariculture Center operates a mobile hatchery to restore declining conch fisheries and support marine ecosystems.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join her school in cleaning Gold Rock Beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving students in local environmental stewardship prepares the next generation of leaders.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Earthcare volunteer Jahrin Ellis teaches grade 4-6 students about the importance of the queen conch through ‘Conch in the Classroom,’ an interactive program to engage youth in ecosystem restoration and ocean sustainability.
Lucaya National Park, Gold Rock, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join fellow students in cleaning Gold Rock Beach for International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving schools in local initiatives fosters environmental awareness and stewardship in younger generations.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
After Hurricane Dorian, many buildings were reinforced and elevated. Others were left unfinished. The climate adaptation challenge will grow with the severity of the hazards and the dwindling of local resources.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Hurricane Dorian forced thousands to seek refuge in schools and churches. Five years later, the Seventh-day Adventist Church opened the first official hurricane shelter on Grand Bahama. It can accommodate between 250 and 300 people.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Members of the Regency Theater sing together during a cocktail fundraiser in Freeport. Many Bahamians find solace in performing arts and other community events to cope with their trauma and loss following Hurricane Dorian.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Rico Cargill, Senior Environmental Inspector at the Grand Bahama Port Authority, sees overlooked possibilities to boost coastal resilience and the blue & green economies of the island, which would reduce the need to migrate.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Community-led projects build local capacity for climate adaptation. At Waterkeepers Bahamas, Joseph Darville and Javan Hunt grow mangroves and educate others about their essential role in sustaining coastal defenses and marine life.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Aquaculture technician Kristian Moree demonstrates how microalgae are used to feed queen conch larvae. The Queen Conch Mariculture Center operates a mobile hatchery to restore declining conch fisheries and support marine ecosystems.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join her school in cleaning Gold Rock Beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving students in local environmental stewardship prepares the next generation of leaders.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Earthcare volunteer Jahrin Ellis teaches grade 4-6 students about the importance of the queen conch through ‘Conch in the Classroom,’ an interactive program to engage youth in ecosystem restoration and ocean sustainability.
Lucaya National Park, Gold Rock, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join fellow students in cleaning Gold Rock Beach for International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving schools in local initiatives fosters environmental awareness and stewardship in younger generations.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
After Hurricane Dorian, many buildings were reinforced and elevated. Others were left unfinished. The climate adaptation challenge will grow with the severity of the hazards and the dwindling of local resources.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Hurricane Dorian forced thousands to seek refuge in schools and churches. Five years later, the Seventh-day Adventist Church opened the first official hurricane shelter on Grand Bahama. It can accommodate between 250 and 300 people.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Members of the Regency Theater sing together during a cocktail fundraiser in Freeport. Many Bahamians find solace in performing arts and other community events to cope with their trauma and loss following Hurricane Dorian.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Rico Cargill, Senior Environmental Inspector at the Grand Bahama Port Authority, sees overlooked possibilities to boost coastal resilience and the blue & green economies of the island, which would reduce the need to migrate.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Community-led projects build local capacity for climate adaptation. At Waterkeepers Bahamas, Joseph Darville and Javan Hunt grow mangroves and educate others about their essential role in sustaining coastal defenses and marine life.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Aquaculture technician Kristian Moree demonstrates how microalgae are used to feed queen conch larvae. The Queen Conch Mariculture Center operates a mobile hatchery to restore declining conch fisheries and support marine ecosystems.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join her school in cleaning Gold Rock Beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving students in local environmental stewardship prepares the next generation of leaders.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Earthcare volunteer Jahrin Ellis teaches grade 4-6 students about the importance of the queen conch through ‘Conch in the Classroom,’ an interactive program to engage youth in ecosystem restoration and ocean sustainability.
Lucaya National Park, Gold Rock, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join fellow students in cleaning Gold Rock Beach for International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving schools in local initiatives fosters environmental awareness and stewardship in younger generations.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
After Hurricane Dorian, many buildings were reinforced and elevated. Others were left unfinished. The climate adaptation challenge will grow with the severity of the hazards and the dwindling of local resources.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Hurricane Dorian forced thousands to seek refuge in schools and churches. Five years later, the Seventh-day Adventist Church opened the first official hurricane shelter on Grand Bahama. It can accommodate between 250 and 300 people.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Members of the Regency Theater sing together during a cocktail fundraiser in Freeport. Many Bahamians find solace in performing arts and other community events to cope with their trauma and loss following Hurricane Dorian.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Rico Cargill, Senior Environmental Inspector at the Grand Bahama Port Authority, sees overlooked possibilities to boost coastal resilience and the blue & green economies of the island, which would reduce the need to migrate.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Community-led projects build local capacity for climate adaptation. At Waterkeepers Bahamas, Joseph Darville and Javan Hunt grow mangroves and educate others about their essential role in sustaining coastal defenses and marine life.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Aquaculture technician Kristian Moree demonstrates how microalgae are used to feed queen conch larvae. The Queen Conch Mariculture Center operates a mobile hatchery to restore declining conch fisheries and support marine ecosystems.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join her school in cleaning Gold Rock Beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving students in local environmental stewardship prepares the next generation of leaders.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Earthcare volunteer Jahrin Ellis teaches grade 4-6 students about the importance of the queen conch through ‘Conch in the Classroom,’ an interactive program to engage youth in ecosystem restoration and ocean sustainability.
Lucaya National Park, Gold Rock, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join her school in cleaning Gold Rock Beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving students in local environmental stewardship prepares the next generation of leaders.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
After Hurricane Dorian, many buildings were reinforced and elevated. Others were left unfinished. The climate adaptation challenge will grow with the severity of the hazards and the dwindling of local resources.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Hurricane Dorian forced thousands to seek refuge in schools and churches. Five years later, the Seventh-day Adventist Church opened the first official hurricane shelter on Grand Bahama. It can accommodate between 250 and 300 people.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Members of the Regency Theater sing together during a cocktail fundraiser in Freeport. Many Bahamians find solace in performing arts and other community events to cope with their trauma and loss following Hurricane Dorian.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Rico Cargill, Senior Environmental Inspector at the Grand Bahama Port Authority, sees overlooked possibilities to boost coastal resilience and the blue & green economies of the island, which would reduce the need to migrate.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Community-led projects build local capacity for climate adaptation. At Waterkeepers Bahamas, Joseph Darville and Javan Hunt grow mangroves and educate others about their essential role in sustaining coastal defenses and marine life.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Aquaculture technician Kristian Moree demonstrates how microalgae are used to feed queen conch larvae. The Queen Conch Mariculture Center operates a mobile hatchery to restore declining conch fisheries and support marine ecosystems.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join her school in cleaning Gold Rock Beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving students in local environmental stewardship prepares the next generation of leaders.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Earthcare volunteer Jahrin Ellis teaches grade 4-6 students about the importance of the queen conch through ‘Conch in the Classroom,’ an interactive program to engage youth in ecosystem restoration and ocean sustainability.
Lucaya National Park, Gold Rock, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join her school in cleaning Gold Rock Beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving students in local environmental stewardship prepares the next generation of leaders.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
After Hurricane Dorian, many buildings were reinforced and elevated. Others were left unfinished. The climate adaptation challenge will grow with the severity of the hazards and the dwindling of local resources.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Hurricane Dorian forced thousands to seek refuge in schools and churches. Five years later, the Seventh-day Adventist Church opened the first official hurricane shelter on Grand Bahama. It can accommodate between 250 and 300 people.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Members of the Regency Theater sing together during a cocktail fundraiser in Freeport. Many Bahamians find solace in performing arts and other community events to cope with their trauma and loss following Hurricane Dorian.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Rico Cargill, Senior Environmental Inspector at the Grand Bahama Port Authority, sees overlooked possibilities to boost coastal resilience and the blue & green economies of the island, which would reduce the need to migrate.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Community-led projects build local capacity for climate adaptation. At Waterkeepers Bahamas, Joseph Darville and Javan Hunt grow mangroves and educate others about their essential role in sustaining coastal defenses and marine life.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Aquaculture technician Kristian Moree demonstrates how microalgae are used to feed queen conch larvae. The Queen Conch Mariculture Center operates a mobile hatchery to restore declining conch fisheries and support marine ecosystems.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join her school in cleaning Gold Rock Beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving students in local environmental stewardship prepares the next generation of leaders.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Earthcare volunteer Jahrin Ellis teaches grade 4-6 students about the importance of the queen conch through ‘Conch in the Classroom,’ an interactive program to engage youth in ecosystem restoration and ocean sustainability.
Lucaya National Park, Gold Rock, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join her school in cleaning Gold Rock Beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving students in local environmental stewardship prepares the next generation of leaders.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
After Hurricane Dorian, many buildings were reinforced and elevated. Others were left unfinished. The climate adaptation challenge will grow with the severity of the hazards and the dwindling of local resources.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Hurricane Dorian forced thousands to seek refuge in schools and churches. Five years later, the Seventh-day Adventist Church opened the first official hurricane shelter on Grand Bahama. It can accommodate between 250 and 300 people.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Members of the Regency Theater sing together during a cocktail fundraiser in Freeport. Many Bahamians find solace in performing arts and other community events to cope with their trauma and loss following Hurricane Dorian.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Rico Cargill, Senior Environmental Inspector at the Grand Bahama Port Authority, sees overlooked possibilities to boost coastal resilience and the blue & green economies of the island, which would reduce the need to migrate.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Community-led projects build local capacity for climate adaptation. At Waterkeepers Bahamas, Joseph Darville and Javan Hunt grow mangroves and educate others about their essential role in sustaining coastal defenses and marine life.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Aquaculture technician Kristian Moree demonstrates how microalgae are used to feed queen conch larvae. The Queen Conch Mariculture Center operates a mobile hatchery to restore declining conch fisheries and support marine ecosystems.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join her school in cleaning Gold Rock Beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving students in local environmental stewardship prepares the next generation of leaders.
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Earthcare volunteer Jahrin Ellis teaches grade 4-6 students about the importance of the queen conch through ‘Conch in the Classroom,’ an interactive program to engage youth in ecosystem restoration and ocean sustainability.
Lucaya National Park, Gold Rock, Grand Bahama
Alesha Bullard and her mother Nyiesha join her school in cleaning Gold Rock Beach on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Involving students in local environmental stewardship prepares the next generation of leaders.
Inclusive, and participatory planning strategies can help ensure that local livelihoods are not unduly sacrificed in the name of adaptation and risk mitigation.
Inclusive, and participatory planning strategies can help ensure that local livelihoods are not unduly sacrificed in the name of adaptation and risk mitigation.
Inclusive, and participatory planning strategies can help ensure that local livelihoods are not unduly sacrificed in the name of adaptation and risk mitigation.
References
Focus group participant, Suriname
Baptiste, A. K., & Rhiney, K. (2016). Climate justice and the Caribbean: An introduction. Geoforum, 73, 17–21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2016.04.008
Look, C., Friedman, E., & Godbout, G. (2019). The Resilience of Land Tenure Regimes During Hurricane Irma: How Colonial Legacies Impact Disaster Response and Recovery in Antigua and Barbuda. Journal of Extreme Events, 6(1), N.PAG-N.PAG. https://doi.org/10.1142/S2345737619400049
Look, C., Friedman, E., & Godbout, G. (2019). The Resilience of Land Tenure Regimes During Hurricane Irma: How Colonial Legacies Impact Disaster Response and Recovery in Antigua and Barbuda. Journal of Extreme Events, 6(1), N.PAG-N.PAG. https://doi.org/10.1142/S2345737619400049
Harvey, C. A., Saborio-Rodríguez, M., Martinez-Rodríguez, M. R., Viguera, B., Chain-Guadarrama, A., Vignola, R., & Alpizar, F. (2018). Climate change impacts and adaptation among smallholder farmers in Central America. Agriculture & Food Security, 7(1), 57. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-018-0209-x
Focus group participant, Costa Rica
Focus group participant, Colombia
References
Focus group participant, Suriname
Baptiste, A. K., & Rhiney, K. (2016). Climate justice and the Caribbean: An introduction. Geoforum, 73, 17–21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2016.04.008
Look, C., Friedman, E., & Godbout, G. (2019). The Resilience of Land Tenure Regimes During Hurricane Irma: How Colonial Legacies Impact Disaster Response and Recovery in Antigua and Barbuda. Journal of Extreme Events, 6(1), N.PAG-N.PAG. https://doi.org/10.1142/S2345737619400049
Look, C., Friedman, E., & Godbout, G. (2019). The Resilience of Land Tenure Regimes During Hurricane Irma: How Colonial Legacies Impact Disaster Response and Recovery in Antigua and Barbuda. Journal of Extreme Events, 6(1), N.PAG-N.PAG. https://doi.org/10.1142/S2345737619400049
Harvey, C. A., Saborio-Rodríguez, M., Martinez-Rodríguez, M. R., Viguera, B., Chain-Guadarrama, A., Vignola, R., & Alpizar, F. (2018). Climate change impacts and adaptation among smallholder farmers in Central America. Agriculture & Food Security, 7(1), 57. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-018-0209-x
Focus group participant, Costa Rica
Focus group participant, Colombia
References
Focus group participant, Suriname
Baptiste, A. K., & Rhiney, K. (2016). Climate justice and the Caribbean: An introduction. Geoforum, 73, 17–21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2016.04.008
Look, C., Friedman, E., & Godbout, G. (2019). The Resilience of Land Tenure Regimes During Hurricane Irma: How Colonial Legacies Impact Disaster Response and Recovery in Antigua and Barbuda. Journal of Extreme Events, 6(1), N.PAG-N.PAG. https://doi.org/10.1142/S2345737619400049
Look, C., Friedman, E., & Godbout, G. (2019). The Resilience of Land Tenure Regimes During Hurricane Irma: How Colonial Legacies Impact Disaster Response and Recovery in Antigua and Barbuda. Journal of Extreme Events, 6(1), N.PAG-N.PAG. https://doi.org/10.1142/S2345737619400049
Harvey, C. A., Saborio-Rodríguez, M., Martinez-Rodríguez, M. R., Viguera, B., Chain-Guadarrama, A., Vignola, R., & Alpizar, F. (2018). Climate change impacts and adaptation among smallholder farmers in Central America. Agriculture & Food Security, 7(1), 57. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-018-0209-x
Focus group participant, Costa Rica
Focus group participant, Colombia
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