In their article titled “Reclaiming Open Climate Adaptation Futures,” published in Nature Climate Change, a group of scientists from Griffith University, Wageningen University & Research, University of Melbourne, the Pacific Theological College, and Deltares argue for a more open-minded approach to understanding the impact of climate change on communities most affected by global warming.
The authors caution against prematurely labeling locations in the Global South as uninhabitable due to climate change. They emphasize that declaring these areas as such is influenced by political beliefs that assign differential value to different regions of the world.
Ingrid Boas of Wageningen University & Research raises concern over this narrative, stating, “This we find problematic because it closes pathways for some who want to adapt while keeping them open for others. For instance, too easily small island states are put aside as lost to sea-level rise, as passive victims and the first climate refugees, making donors wary to invest in their adaptation plans.”
Boas also highlights the historical responsibility of countries in Australia, the United States, and Europe towards these island nations, which were exploited during colonial times. She asserts that these countries share a responsibility to provide funding and support for the adaptation efforts of these islanders.
While acknowledging that not all proposals for saving vulnerable islands like Tuvalu may be feasible, the authors emphasize the importance of giving serious consideration to these proposals rather than dismissing them outright.
More information:
Carol Farbotko et al, Reclaiming open climate adaptation futures, Nature Climate Change (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41558-023-01733-1
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