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green pages newsletter of the department of environment & coastal resources TCI CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT The Turks & Caicos Islands Climate Change Charter was signed on Earth Day, April 22, 2022. Shown here are (from left): Hon. Minister Vincent Wheatley, British Virgin Islands; Hon. Walter Roban, Bermuda’s Deputy Premier; Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles, Attorney General Turks & Caicos Islands; Hon. Minister Josephine Connolly, Ministry for Tourism and the Environment; and Cherylann Jones, Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Tourism and the Environment. collective action can change the catastrophic trajectory that we are currently on. We hear about and speak on the devastating effects that climate change poses to the social and economic fabric of the Turks & Caicos Islands, however, the ill effects on our material and non-material culture is not at the forefront of the discussion. This is the general trend globally, as culture is largely absent from most climate resilience and adaptation movements. The consequences for TCI are severe as our entire existence, knowledge systems, identity, heritage values, and amenity services (i.e. recreation, spiritual fulfillment, aesthetic enjoyment, etc.) are strongly influenced by our marine ecosystems and coastal landscapes, and ecosystem change can have significant impact on cultural identity and social stability. These ecosystems are currently threatened by rising sea levels, ocean acidification, loss of biodiversity and intense weather events—all of which are driven by climate change. What if culture could be used as a resource for addressing both climate mitigation and adaptation? Culture is intertwined with lifestyles and the social organisations that give rise to emissions of greenhouse gases. The climate change impacts of these gases are ascribed meaning through cultural interpretations of science and risk. From this standpoint, culture and its analysis is crucial in understanding the causes of, and human responses to, climate change. Moreover, cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and natural heritage support a community’s ability to respond to climate change impacts. Intangible cultural heritage practices can also be beneficial in assisting communities adapt to a changing climate. This is seen in Bangladesh where rural communities use inherited local knowledge of water management to cope with increasing flooding incidents. In spite of the complex relationship between culture and climate change resilience, neither the Assessment Reports of the IPPC nor the Paris Agreement systematically include culture or cultural practices. Fortunately, UNESCO is currently calling on countries to integrate culture into their climate change policies and strategies. 56 www.timespub.tc
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