Climate Change in the Marshall Islands

• This video looks at how the people of the Marshall Islands are affected by climate change and how they are adapting to these effects through community support.
• The video follows the work of researchers who traveled to the Marshall Islands to better understand what the communities need and how they can be supported.

Positives

• This is a great way to introduce students to climate adaptation.
• The video shows clips of people in the Marshall Islands and interviews with the lead researchers.

Additional Prerequisites

• The resource includes a transcript of the video.
• Students should have a general knowledge of climate change's effects on coastal communities (e.g., sea level rise, changing migration patterns of marine fauna, etc.).

Differentiation

• Have students consider what role communities can play in adapting to and mitigating climate change.
• As a follow-up activity, students can research the impacts of climate change on specific communities and how they adapt to climate change.
• Have students reflect on what they (and the international community) can learn from the people of the Marshall Islands.
• This resource can also be used in health classes during lessons about the impacts of climate change on health, primarily related to access to food, water, and shelter.

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