Siri James, a fisherman from Papua New Guinea, expresses frustration over changing tides, stating, 'I was born and raised by the seas... but now I don’t understand why everything is changing.' His perspective underscores the local impact of climate change, as traditional livelihoods are disrupted by rising sea levels.
Kerema councillor Mai Trevor reveals the depth of the crisis: 'Since 2015, almost half of the population has moved inland due to high tides and sand erosion.' This highlights the urgency of addressing the displacement and its socioeconomic effects.
The shifts in weather patterns, explained by local residents, have made it increasingly challenging to sustain their livelihoods: 'the tides have been rising and weather patterns have shifted, making it harder to grow crops or fish in the oceans.' This clearly connects climate change with economic hardship.
Siri James reflects on the broader implications of his community’s displacement and their shifting beliefs: 'Maybe we offended the sea gods, I don’t know, but now I have to move my family inland.' This quote shows how deeply climate change affects cultural identity and the psychological impact of these changes.
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