Enraizando ante la Crisis Climática arises from the need that Amigxs del M.A.R. has identified over the years to work on the emotional effect of the climate crisis on the people and communities with whom we have collaborated and established connections.
Puerto Rico presents multiple challenges to address the climate crisis. Among these are the colonial condition, the economic debt, government inaction and the constant atmospheric phenomena of the last 7 years, placing the population in a state of constant physical and emotional vulnerability. This results for Puerto Ricans a series of questions when considering the future and the possibility of remaining in their country.
What is this about?
The following research project aims to address the aforementioned challenges in order to safeguard the physical and emotional health of the people who inhabit the islands of Puerto Rico. For this reason, it has the following three objectives:
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To make visible the emotional reality of the people living in Puerto Rico in the face of the impact of the climate crisis and government inaction.
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Construct a measurement instrument to identify the perceptions of the Puerto Rican population and their communities in the face of the climate crisis.
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Finally, with the compiled findings, we wish to create and promote policies for adaptation and mitigation of the climate crisis.
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Research timeline
Phase 1
Development of Literature Review and Methodology
Phase 2
Development of Measurement and Interview Instrument
Fase 3
Data collection and visits to communities
Phase 4
Data analysis
Phase 5
Writing up findings and discussion
Phase 6
Presentation of results