After the catastrophic damage experienced from Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans was faced with the herculean task of rebuilding the City in a way that would better prepare it for future challenges.
Explore the critical intersection of environmental conservation and community resilience along the vanishing Louisiana coastline. Through the lens of historical land loss and the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina, this narrative examines how human intervention—specifically the harnessing of the Mississippi River—has inadvertently weakened the natural buffers that once protected the region. Moving beyond engineering and levees, the focus highlights the essential “human component,” advocating for Locally Led Adaptation and holistic planning. By prioritizing community voices and restoring the natural fabric of the wetlands, this piece serves as a global blueprint for how vulnerable regions can adapt to increasing climate pressures with creativity, care, and collective action.
More info: http://www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/
Produced by: The Rockefeller Foundation
Year: 2016
Language: English
Region: United States
