Stacey Ann Robinson

Laura Kuehl, an expert in climate adaptation, and Stacey Ann Robinson, an authority on environmental sciences in small islands, delve into the contentious politics of climate adaptation. They reveal how powerful actors like developers and governments resist necessary reforms, often sidelining vulnerable communities. The discussion highlights the role of donors in shaping adaptation priorities and the dangers of framing that obscures justice. The podcast also addresses the critical gaps in research around adaptation obstruction, making a case for more clarity in this understudied area.