Climate Change Governance and Well-being in Island Contexts

The latest episode of Compor Mundos is now available, produced under the thematic line "Societies, Natures and Cultures", coordinated by the Societies and Environmental Sustainability Research Group at the Centre for Functional Ecology - Science for People & the Planet, an associate lab at TERRA, University of Coimbra, and its extension at the Open University of Portugal. This episode reflects on the challenges and opportunities faced by island communities in the context of climate change In this episode, we delve into the realities of Madeira and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, examining how local perceptions of climate are shaping innovative mitigation and adaptation policies.

Featuring:

1. Ana Mendonça – Author of the PhD thesis in Social Sustainability and Development at the Open University of Portugal that inspired this episode, researcher at the Centre for Functional Ecology, University of Coimbra, and Senior Technician in Environment and Sustainability at Cadaval Municipal Council.
2. Diogo Guedes Vidal – Researcher at the Centre for Functional Ecology, University of Coimbra, and Lecturer at the Open University.

Key topics covered:

• How island communities perceive climate change and its consequences. Climate communication: challenges and opportunities in vulnerable regions.
• The development of local policies that reflect community knowledge and promote active participation.

This episode invites us to rethink the future of islands in the face of the climate crisis, highlighting the importance of more inclusive governance models.

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