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A human being’s fundamental need for belonging is imperative for their social and psychological well-being. For most, this sense of belonging is fulfilled through their identification with their country of nationality, its culture, and the shared customs that connect them to others with whom they identify. But what about those who grow up between worlds - individuals who spend a significant part of their lives being raised in a country different from their nationality or ethnicity? Third Culture Kids (TCKs), as they are referred to in the research literature, often find themselves struggling to feel fully rooted in any one place. How can they be better supported in their search for belonging? And just as importantly, what can the rest of us learn from those of them that have emerged from the struggle for belonging, not solely identifying with any one country, culture or tradition, but as global citizens of the world?
As the sea slowly moves inland, entire coastal worlds are being redrawn, and coastal communities that depend on fishing and farming are facing an uncertain future. This blog looks at how climate change, through sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and saltwater intrusion, is slowly transforming both land and life along the shores. It focuses on the human side of this crisis, i.e., displacement, migration, and the growing pressure on cities. It also calls for shared responsibility, adaptability, and empathy for a planet that is undergoing rapid change.
