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Weather and Climate Change
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Let's start with the impacts of climate change on ecosystems. Can anyone tell me what has been observed regarding snow cover over the years?
I know that snow cover has been reducing progressively!
Yes, it used to be eight months now it's down to six months in certain areas.
Exactly! This reduction creates both opportunities and challenges, such as extra crops but also health issues. Remember the acronym 'CROP' for Climate Resilience: Condition, Risk, Opportunity, and Prognosis!
How do these factors affect the people living there?
Great question! The temperature increases can lead to health issues, impacting the livelihood and community structure.
So it’s not just about farming; it’s about the whole community?
Yes! That's an important takeaway. As we move forward, we'll explore cultural responses as well.
Cultural Identity and Climate
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Now let's delve into cultural aspects. Can anyone share what we know about the role of culture in adapting to climate change, especially in the Philippines?
Regina Mapua Lim focuses on traditional settlements and cultural identity!
She uses a cultural environment framework for analysis.
Correct! How do these cultural practices relate to agriculture in such regions?
The mountain people have specific traditions like rice harvesting that depend on community cooperation!
Exactly! Remember RICE: Rituals, Identity, Community, Environment. This brings together their way of life with sustainability.
So, sharing resources is crucial for their survival.
Right again! Communal practices ensure that everyone participates, leading to a cohesive community.
Agricultural Practices in the Face of Climate Change
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Let's examine agricultural practices in relation to weather effects. What happens during harvest periods in these communities?
They celebrate with feasts that redistribute wealth and strengthen community ties.
And those feasts involve traditional foods, like pig feasting!
Yes, these rituals are significant for fostering cooperation. Can anyone summarize how they negotiate resource use during these feasts?
They also discuss water rights, which are critical for rice cultivation.
Exactly! Negotiation around crucial resources like water is vital for their survival. Remember the word SHARE: Systematic Help, Agricultural Resilience and Ensemble.
So sharing makes all the difference, especially when facing such challenges!
That's right! You've all done wonderfully in understanding these interconnections.
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The section illustrates the relationship between weather changes and their local impacts, especially focusing on snow cover reduction and cultural practices in the Philippines. It highlights both the positive and negative outcomes of these weather developments and their implications on agriculture, health, and community dynamics.
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In this section, we explore the dual impacts of climate change on various ecosystems, focusing on the diminishing snow cover in regions like Sweden and the cultural responses to climate change in the Philippines. Snow coverage is decreasing from eight months to six months, which, while theoretically favorable for increased crop yields, poses challenges including rising temperatures that affect health and lifestyle. Furthermore, we delve into how cultural identity, particularly in the Philippines, is tied to traditional settlements and agricultural practices. The framework created by Regina Mapua Lim is discussed, underscoring the importance of cultural context in disaster risk management and climatic adaptability. The interplay between community-sharing practices and resource negotiation within their ecosystems represents an essential facet of their survival amidst changing climatic conditions.
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Scale Mismatches in Weather Impacts
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So for instance scale mismatches and if you look at any particular settlement like this is Banda Aech before tsunami and after tsunami, and it is being focused in that particular spatial level where it has an impact with the disaster with a little tsunami or an earthquake.
Detailed Explanation
In this chunk, the text introduces the concept of scale mismatches in relation to weather impacts, using Banda Aceh as a specific example. This means that different levels of analysis can lead to different impacts being seen or understood. For instance, a settlement may have experienced a tsunami, affecting it at a local level, but this might not be visible when analyzing broader climatic patterns.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a small town that experiences severe flooding. While the town might suffer greatly and require immediate aid, if someone looks at the country as a whole, the importance of focusing on that particular town’s condition may get lost in the larger trends, similar to zooming in on a single leaf of a tree without considering the tree itself.
Change in Snow Cover
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But when you look at the weather impacts like this is from the Swedish methodological agency and where we can see the snow cover have started gradually reduced from year after year. So earlier it was 8 months snow cover, now it is six months, now it is gradually reducing.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk details how snow cover is decreasing over the years, which has implications for the environment and communities. It highlights data from a Swedish agency showing that in the past, there was an average of 8 months of snow cover, but this has declined to 6 months and continues to reduce. This change can disrupt local ecosystems and the agricultural practices dependent on consistent snow patterns.
Examples & Analogies
Think of snow cover like a warm blanket for the earth. If that blanket keeps getting thinner over the years, it might not keep plants and animals as warm, affecting their survival and growth—much like how you would feel cold if your blanket were to keep shrinking.
Impacts on Agriculture and Communities
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So they have both positive and negative impacts. For instance, the farmers say yes, snow coverage less so we may get an extra crop but there will also other impacts; the temperature is increasing on it, and it has impacts on the health and as well as the communities the way they live.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk explains the dual nature of impacts from decreasing snow cover—while farmers might benefit from shorter winters and potentially an extra crop, rising temperatures also have negative consequences such as health issues and changing lifestyles in their communities. It illustrates the complexity of environmental changes where one change might have both beneficial and harmful effects.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine if a farmer gets extra sunlight to grow their tomatoes faster, which is great! But if it also means they have to start watering them more frequently because it’s getting too hot, then they might end up spending more time and resources, making things a little more stressful overall.
Climate Change Effects on Coral Reefs
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So and similarly the climate change like what you can see is the coral reefs, which has a negative and positive impacts and no effect on the global level. So one data is talking about a global level impact on the coral reefs, and the other data talks about the snow cover impacts.
Detailed Explanation
This section addresses how climate change affects coral reefs, illustrating that there are both negative and positive impacts at different levels. While coral reefs may face degradation due to warming waters, there could also be aspects of resilience or adaptation at local levels. It emphasizes that impacts vary greatly depending on the scale of analysis—global versus local.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a coral reef like a neighborhood in a city. On a city-wide scale, you see the average crime rate—some neighborhoods might be thriving while others are struggling. If you zoom into one neighborhood, there may be community efforts that are making positive changes despite facing overall challenges, showing how local efforts can defy broader trends.
Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change
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So this is where the DRR and climate change have the data itself talks in a 2 different scales.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk discusses Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) alongside climate change, highlighting the importance of understanding both through different scales. DRR focuses on local preparedness and resilience to disasters, which can contrast with broader climatic data that may overlook specific community vulnerabilities and needs.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a firefighter preparing for a house fire in a neighborhood—he needs specific community-based knowledge and preparation for his actions locally, even though he is also aware of fire trends across the entire city. The local focus ensures that the unique risks of each home are managed effectively.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Climate Change: Long-term weather pattern changes affecting ecosystems globally.
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Cultural Identity: How people relate to their culture and traditions amidst changing environments.
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Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR): Efforts to mitigate risks associated with climate-related disasters.
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Snow Cover Reduction: Decrease in the duration of snow-covered ground, impacting agriculture and livelihoods.
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Ritual Feasting: Community events that reinforce social bonds and resource sharing.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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The reduction of snow cover in Sweden over recent years affecting local farming practices and health.
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The traditional rice harvesting practices in the Philippines showcasing cultural adaptations to climate change.
Memory Aids
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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Snow may fall, but it won’t stay, Climate change is here to play!
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Once in a village, as the snow melted away, farmers planted new seeds in hopes of sunny days, creating crops abundant but grappling with heat—they cherished feasts that brought them together in a delightful meet.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Remember 'CROP': Climate, Risk, Opportunity, Prognosis - key impacts of climate on agriculture!
🎯 Super Acronyms
S.H.A.R.E.
- Sustainability
- Help
- Agriculture
- Resilience
- Engagement - principles driving community practices.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Climate Change
Definition:
Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.
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Term: Cultural Identity
Definition:
The identity or feeling of belonging to a group based on culture, traditions, and shared values.
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Term: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
Definition:
The concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts.
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Term: Snow Cover
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The area where snow is present on the ground.
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Term: Indigenous Practices
Definition:
Cultural practices recognized as original to a specific region or cultural group.
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Term: Ritual Feasting
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Ceremonial meals that serve a purpose within cultural identity and community bonding.