A Caribbean island's quest to become the world's first climate-resilient nation

exacerbate the inequitable distribution of suffering. There is no question that the climate is going to change, and bring with it a lot of suffering. The question is how we navigate it.

In the final document, the group wrote, ‘The vision that emerged was of a forward-looking, resilient community with a strong localized economy, a secure food supply, clean transportation options, energy-efficient buildings, and engaged citizens who measure wealth not by consumption but by contentment.’28 While the plan has yet to be implemented on

There are now hundreds of ecovillages around the world modeling sustainable and low-consumption lifestyles. And hundreds of Transition Towns are working to transform existing communities to be both more sustainable and more resilient.

the fish that coastal communities depend on for food. But these and other natural defenses against climate change are rapidly disappearing. Nearly nine million acres of old-growth forest were destroyed

In the final document, the group wrote, ‘The vision that emerged was of a forward-looking, resilient community with a strong localized economy, a secure food supply, clean transportation options, energy-efficient buildings, and engaged citizens who measure wealth not by consumption but by contentment.’28 While the plan has yet to be implemented on

Another example, the international climate change campaign 350.org, was founded around the idea that individual action is not going to be enough to solve the climate crisis.

sea levels and floodplains change, we’ll need to rethink where we put homes and businesses. We’ll need to shore up power grids, seaports, and bridges. We’ll need to plant more mangrove forests (stay tuned if you don’t know what a mangrove is) and improve our early-warning systems for storms.