Studies for the Future and My Path to Building Near Futures
I’ve learned how important the idea of future research is to my work on community-driven land management as I progress through my master’s program. I had no idea how closely the Building Near Futures course would connect with my study when I first enrolled in it. As I work on my project plan, I’m seeing that figuring out and influencing potential futures isn’t merely a theoretical exercise; it’s essential to building resilient, sustainable communities in the Caribbean.
For me, land management has always been about people, communities, and how we create our environment for future generations—it’s not just about frameworks and regulations. In particular, as the Caribbean moves from post-sugar agriculture to diversified economies, my initiative focuses on how communities may actively participate in land management. However, what prospects do these communities have? How can they become more resilient to changing economies, urbanization, and climate change? My research is motivated by these questions, and further investigations enable me to examine several avenues for finding answers.
