the world is changing…
Extreme heat, drought and wildfires continue to dot the planet. These disasters are affecting large swaths of our lands and it is too late to convince the world whether the climate is changing, when it is in collapse. Mass extinction of species has begun and areas of the world will soon become inhabitable. Our only option is adaptation.
None more so than in the Pacific Ocean.
Communities living on low lying islands and atolls are at the frontline of this collapse. We can now estimate how many years these nations have until they will be forced to relocate their population, culture and history. Worldchanging Institute has been working in collaboration with a coalition of partners and local leadership to develop sustainable solutions for current population while adapting for the next generation.
As part of this initiative the institute are looking to launch our first international open design competition in a decade. We believe the worlds’ design and architecture community can focus its creative resources to develop innovative solutions, that can be utilized by many similar island nations.