Your Voice for a Resilient Sint Maarten!This short survey is part of the National Climate Change Adaptation Report, led by the Government of Sint Maarten with support from the European Union’s Green Overseas (GO) Facility and Expertise France.We want to hear your experiences and ideas about how weather and climate change affect your daily life — and what actions can make our island stronger, safer, and greener.Your answers will help shape future climate-adaptation plans and protect communities across Sint Maarten.🕒 Takes about 5 minutes🔒 Anonymous – no personal information collectedThank you for sharing your voice and helping build a Resilient Sint Maarten for everyone! 🇸🇽🌿 What about you ? What's your age? What's your age?Under 18 years 18-35 years 36-65 years 65 years and aboveAre you..? Are you..?Female Male Other Prefer not to sayWhat's your Job? What's your Job? Work for Government Work for company Charity or non-profit organization Student RetiredUnemployedOther:Where do you live? Where do you live? Philipsburg (capital) Lower Prince's Quarter Cul de Sac Simpson Bay Dutch Quarter Middle Region Belvedere Guana Bay Pointe Blanche Cole Bay Cay Bay Pelican Maho Oyster Pond Defiance Dawn Beach CayhillFrench Side - Saint MartinOther:What is your highest level of education completed? What is your highest level of education completed?No formal educationPrimary / elementary schoolSecondary / high schoolTechnical or vocational trainingUniversity degree (Bachelor’s or higher)Prefer not to sayWhat is your approximate net monthly household income? What is your approximate net monthly household income?ANG 1 - ANG 500ANG 501 - ANG 1000ANG 1001 - ANG 1500ANG 1501 - ANG 2000ANG 2001 - ANG 2500ANG 2501 - ANG 3000ANG 3001 - ANG 3500ANG 3501 - ANG 4000ANG 4001 - ANG 4500ANG 4501 - ANG 5000ANG 5001 - ANG 7500More than ANG 7500No IncomeNot ReportedClimate Change PerceptionsHave you noticed any changes in weather or environment over the last 5 years? Have you noticed any changes in weather or environment over the last 5 years?(select all that apply)Hotter daysHeavier rain / floodingLoss of sand from the beach (erosion)Less rainfall / droughtStronger hurricanesStronger winds / higher wavesDon’t knowOther:How much do you think each of the following weather or climate problems affects Sint Maarten? How much do you think each of the following weather or climate problems affects Sint Maarten?(1–5 scale: 1 = Not a problem, 5 = A very big problem)Not a problemSlight problemSomewhat seriousSerious problemVery big problemHurricanes / tropical stormsFlooding / extreme rainfallDrought / water scarcityHeat wavesCoastal erosion / sea-level riseCoral-reef loss & ecosystem degradationIn your opinion, which parts of life in Sint Maarten do you think are most affected by climate change? In your opinion, which parts of life in Sint Maarten do you think are most affected by climate change?(1–5 scale: 1 = Not affected 5 = Really affected)Not affectedSlightly affectedSomewhat affectedAffected Really affectedCoastal & tourismHealthWater & sanitationEnergyHousing & infrastructureAgriculture & foodEnvironment / biodiversityOtherIf you selected “Other” in the previous question, please tell us which additional sector or area you think is most vulnerable to climate change, and why. If you selected “Other” in the previous question, please tell us which additional sector or area you think is most vulnerable to climate change, and why.Thinking about the next 10 years, how worried are you about climate change affecting Sint Maarten? Thinking about the next 10 years, how worried are you about climate change affecting Sint Maarten?Very worriedQuite worriedA bit worriedNot worriedDon’t knowPriorities and PreparednessWhich three areas should be top priorities for the government to protect Sint Maarten from climate change? Which three areas should be top priorities for the government to protect Sint Maarten from climate change?(select 3 answers)Beaches & reefsDrainage & flooding controlHousingHealth servicesWater supplyElectricityJobs & economyEducationOther:What actions or changes have you already made in your daily life to adapt to weather and climate challenges? What actions or changes have you already made in your daily life to adapt to weather and climate challenges?Plant trees or home gardensCollect rainwater or save waterRecycle or reduce wasteKeep drains clean around homeUse renewable energy (solar, etc.)Prepare emergency supplies for stormsJoin community clean-ups or awareness eventsTeach children about the environmentOther:Which group should receive help first to deal with the effects of climate change? Which group should receive help first to deal with the effects of climate change?ElderlyYouthLow-income householdsPersons with disabilitiesPeople living in high-risk areas (e.g., flood zones, coastlines)Help everyone equallyDon’t knowHow prepared do you feel your community (neighborhood, friends, family, colleagues, etc.) is for a hurricane or flood? How prepared do you feel your community (neighborhood, friends, family, colleagues, etc.) is for a hurricane or flood?Not preparedSlightlySomewhatWellVery preparedAwareness and ParticipationWhen the government takes action on climate change, which value do you think should guide their decisions the most? When the government takes action on climate change, which value do you think should guide their decisions the most?Protecting communities and people’s safetySupporting nature and the environmentUsing resources wisely and efficientlyEnsuring fairness and inclusionDon’t knowHave you ever received an official warning or message about floods, hurricanes, or extreme heat? Have you ever received an official warning or message about floods, hurricanes, or extreme heat?YesNoI don’t rememberWould you like to be involved in climate-resilience or environmental activities? Would you like to be involved in climate-resilience or environmental activities?YesMaybeNoOther:If you choose "Yes" to the previous question, please tell us in which climate-resilience or environmental activities you would like to be involved? If you choose "Yes" to the previous question, please tell us in which climate-resilience or environmental activities you would like to be involved?Participating in public consultations on climate or environmental policiesProviding written input or feedback on government plans or projects Acting as a community or sector liaison with the Ministry on climate issues Supporting community-based monitoring or citizen science (e.g., sharing photos or data on local impacts like flooding or erosion)Assisting with community-based projects (clean-ups, tree planting, coastal restoration)Leading or supporting awareness and education activitiesOther:Additional comments or suggestionsAny other ideas or messages you would like to share with the government about climate change? Any other ideas or messages you would like to share with the government about climate change?You can tell us about local solutions, success stories, community projects, or challenges that you feel the government and partners should know about. Every comment helps us shape a National Climate Change Adaptation Report that reflects the voices of people across the island.
