Have you thought about the impact of climate change beyond the physical, tangible things? Erosion and debris left behind in the wake of disasters are all too vivid in the minds, but what about cultural practices and knowledge that are sometimes lost as a result of climate change? It is something that UNESCO and other stakeholders have for some time been trying to address and have now decided to assist the many groups with preserving that intangible cultural heritage. This piece sheds light on the work that is being done through a regional project, but with a focus on Belize.
This story was published on News 5 Live with the support of the Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Fellowship, which is a joint venture between Climate Tracker and Open Society Foundations.
