BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 11. A panel session themed "Unity in Action: Intergenerational Voices for just and Sustainable Islands in Caribbean" is taking place within COP29, Trend reports.
Environmental expert and journalist Tyrell Gittens said that traditional knowledge stands crucial for a more sustainable world.
"In the Caribbean, we are facing several climate-related crises. Of course, we have a range of initiatives aimed at enhancing climate resilience, as communities suffer from extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, and so on. Traditional knowledge is very important as a foundation for how we will move forward to become more resilient as a society to climate change," he explained.
According to him, the concepts of resilience may be seen as something new to society, but in reality, they have existed for a long time.
"For example, I live in Trinidad and Tobago, and there are many communities here that live in river floodplains. With climate change, we are witnessing increasingly extreme rainfall. In the Caribbean, especially Trinidad and Tobago, we have two seasons: the dry season in the first six months of the year and the rainy season in the second half of the year, and of course, we see that the rainy season is becoming more arid. These traditional and indigenous communities knew how to farm in such conditions," he added.
Cheryl Senhouse, Director of Financial Innovations said that intergenerational dialogue is key to the sustainability of the Caribbean region.
Senhouse illuminated the treasure trove of wisdom that elders embody, guardians of ancient lore who weave the fabric of customs and traditions through the threads of their stories.
"They can find ways to combine new technologies and approaches with traditional methods to help find solutions. We clearly see the convergence of agriculture and renewable energy, as well as the intersection of finance and technology. Additionally, there are microfinance platforms that support not only those working in the climate sector but also individuals who are often marginalized or lack access to financial resources," she added.
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