When I first started thinking about community land management, I did not give much thought to the role that data-driven decision-making plays. Nevertheless, this class shed light on the significance of data in comprehending the patterns of land use, the vulnerabilities of communities, and the requirements of buildings and other infrastructure. I investigated the possible […]

At the beginning of the program, my interests were broad. I wanted to explore land management, sustainability, and community resilience, but I struggled to narrow my focus. As I progressed through courses like Understanding the Climate Crisis, Land, Community, and Power, and Regenerating Places, I started seeing patterns emerge—land use and governance were deeply intertwined […]

When I first embarked on this master’s journey in Sustainable Land Management and Cities, I was eager but unsure of how my studies would unfold. I knew I was passionate about sustainable development, particularly within the context of St. Kitts and Nevis and the broader Caribbean region. However, I didn’t anticipate just how transformative this […]

I’m eager to employ the techniques from Building Near Futures to develop more participatory, community-focused conversations as I work on my project. I want my study to be a vehicle for change in the real world, not just an academic exercise, whether that be accomplished through workshops, digital storytelling, or scenario planning. I’m excited to […]

A significant transformation in my perspective has been the realization that the future is not a passive occurrence; rather, it is an entity we actively construct. This insight has transformed my approach to research. I now investigate how participatory governance and new land management tactics could influence the Caribbean’s land use landscape in the forthcoming […]

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 […]

The course “Building Near Futures” has greatly influenced how I approach Integrated Sustainable Land Management (ISLM) for Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience. My project, which examines how land-use planning might improve climate resilience in St. Kitts and Nevis, is ideally complemented by this course, which pushes us to consider critically how decisions made today will […]

Each of these courses has profoundly influenced my comprehension of sustainable land management and urban environments. They have not only augmented my knowledge but also ignited my drive to effectuate meaningful change in St. Kitts and Nevis.

The Understanding Climate Crisis course has been the most frightening and empowering experience in my master’s program thus far. We explored the scientific, political, and human dimensions of the climate crisis, and it was difficult to avoid feeling daunted by the magnitude of the work ahead. The urgency of the issue for small island states […]

Regenerating Places was among the most inspiring courses I have undertaken to date. It emphasized the notion of regeneration, which transcends sustainability; it pertains to the healing and restoration of areas adversely affected by human activities. This lesson prompted me to reconsider our approach to land management, particularly in regions that have been overdeveloped or […]