On Marajó Island, where the Amazon meets the Atlantic, local residents are on the front lines of climate change. Rising sea levels and stronger storm surges are reshaping the coast, flooding farmlands, and challenging traditional fishing and farming livelihoods. 🌊
Much like coastal villages in the Sundarbans or Java, Marajó communities are getting creative with homegrown solutions:
- Floating Gardens: Mini farms on rafts of recycled materials that rise with floodwaters, keeping crops safe. 🥬
- Mangrove Restoration: Planting mangroves as natural wave breakers that also boost fish nurseries. 🌱
- Solar-Powered Pumps: Using clean energy to filter saltwater out of wells and secure safe drinking water. ☀️💧
And it’s not just nature-based fixes. Community groups are harnessing smartphone apps and WhatsApp networks to share real-time flood alerts, weather updates, and evacuation plans. This digital solidarity keeps everyone connected and ready.
Local leaders in Pará state are calling for more climate-resilient infrastructure—raised walkways, eco-homes—and support for small-scale fishers and farmers so they can adapt without losing their heritage. Their message? Adaptation is a team sport, and every voice matters. 🤝
For young people across South and Southeast Asia, Marajó’s story hits close to home. Coastal communities from Bangladesh to the Philippines face the same challenges. By swapping ideas, backing community projects, and pushing for stronger climate action, we can protect our shores and our cultures.
Have an innovative project in your area? Share it with us and tag #MarajoIsland #ClimateAction!
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