Why Mutual Support Networks Help Communities Facing Climate Displacement Build Capacity

07/05/23

“Why can mutual support networks help communities facing climate displacement build capacity?”

Communities worldwide are facing displacement because of climate change, whether it be Indigenous villages in Alaska or Bangladeshi coastal towns. Knowledge about smoother ways to relocate can be hard to find and is not typically communicated between communities undergoing the process. Mutual support networks can fill this gap. Mutual support networks are platforms that allow communities to find each other and share knowledge. By obtaining best practices and procedural know-how, communities will become more prepared to make their move. This is Why Mutual Support Networks Help Communities Facing Climate Displacement Build Capacity.