Located in Brazil’s northern Amazon region, Marajó Island communities are on the frontline of climate change. Rising sea levels are already reshaping their coastline and upending daily life. 🌊
Residents describe waking up to water lapping at their doorsteps and seeing familiar beaches shrink with each high tide. Fishing spots shift, and travel between villages increasingly relies on boats, turning waterways into vital lifelines. 🛶
Despite the challenges, locals are adapting. Communities are raising homes above flood levels, organizing collective watches for extreme tides, and sharing traditional knowledge about seasonal water patterns. 🤝
The story of Marajó Island reminds us that climate change isn’t just a distant threat—it’s happening now, affecting real lives in real places. As the seas continue to rise, these resilient communities offer lessons in adaptation, solidarity, and hope. 🌱
Reference(s):
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