A recent article published in WIREs Climate Change analyzes how historically rooted community identity in Frisia has impacted decisions about adapting to climate change. Drawing on archaeology, literature, and historical sources, authors Jessica Holzhausen and Kevin Greksch argue that ideas about land reclamation are embedded in the collective identity of this north German region and that this identity has helped shape policies today. Taken more broadly, their work suggests that other communities’ histories and ideas about themselves need to be taken into account in crafting effective policy solutions to future climate change. Read the full article here.
Climate History Network