WILLEMSTAD - Plataforma Kambio di Klima Kòrsou will host its fourth public information session on November 27, focusing on the growing impact of climate change on Curaçao. The platform, established by the government to inform both policymakers and the wider community, aims to strengthen understanding, resilience, and long-term planning as the island faces accelerating environmental challenges.
According to the organization, the effects of climate change on Curaçao are becoming increasingly visible—from rising temperatures and prolonged drought to stress on natural ecosystems. The recurring sessions are designed to bring together scientific expertise, professional insights, and community perspectives.
Session Focus: Ecosystem Health and Sustainable Development
The upcoming event will explore the connection between climate change and ecosystem health, and how these changes will shape the island’s future development. A diverse group of experts will address several key themes:
Urban planning and climate risk: How Curaçao’s built environment can adapt to rising temperatures, water scarcity, and extreme weather patterns.
Climate scenarios for Curaçao: Updated projections and what they mean for infrastructure, nature, and communities.
Regulations and policy frameworks: What rules and measures are needed to strengthen long-term climate resilience.
Water management: Strategies to safeguard water availability as the island becomes hotter and drier.
Experts contributing to the session also provide annual findings and recommendations to the government, helping shape future climate policy.
Public Engagement and Collective Action
Plataforma Kambio di Klima Kòrsou emphasizes that the session is not only informational but participatory. Members of the public are encouraged to share ideas, gain knowledge, and contribute to building a sustainable vision for Curaçao.
“Huntu, nos por bira e kambio ku nos mes ta buska,” the platform stated — Together, we can become the change we seek.
The organization sees these sessions as essential moments for building community resilience, encouraging innovation, and preparing Curaçao for a climate future that is already unfolding.