Bats and Bees: How Ni-Vanuatu Predict Storms and the Impact of Climate Change
The people of Vanuatu, an archipelago in the South Pacific, have long relied on their intimate knowledge of nature to forecast extreme weather. Their traditional methods, passed down through generations, involve observing patterns in animals and plants to predict storms. This practice has been particularly crucial in a region prone to severe cyclones and other weather extremes. However, with the changing climate impacting weather patterns and species behavior, these traditional indicators are facing new challenges. The Traditional Wisdom of the
