Kalu lives in a Khudi Bari: a flood-resistant tiny house in Bangladesh. Floods come to his village every year. This house is built to protect his crops and family against the storm.
Communities across the globe are responding to environmental pressures like climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution with local knowledge and practical action. This Mongabay multimedia Special Issue documents what communities are doing to adapt through hands-on activities—showcasing applied wisdom, craftsmanship, and worldviews that are crucial to navigating environmental crises at the local level