Your Voice for a Resilient TCI!This short survey is part of the National Climate Change Adaptation Report, led by the Government of TCIwith 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 TCI.🕒 Takes about 5 minutes🔒 Anonymous – no personal information collectedThank you for sharing your voice and helping build a Resilient TCI for everyone! What about you ?What's your age?* What's your age?*Under 18 years18-35 years36-65 years65 years and aboveAre you..?* Are you..?*FemaleMaleOtherPrefer not to sayWhat's your Job?* What's your Job?*Work for GovernmentWork for companyCharity or non-profit organizationStudentRetiredUnemployedOther:How long have you lived in the Turks and Caicos Islands?* How long have you lived in the Turks and Caicos Islands?*Less than 2 years2–5 years5–15 yearsOver 15 yearsMy whole lifeWhat 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 sayClimate 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 worried are you about the following threats hitting your home, family, or income?* How worried are you about the following threats hitting your home, family, or income?*(1 = Not worried at all, 5 = Terrified/Critical risk) Not worriedSlightly worriedSomewhat worriedReally worriedTerrified/Critical riskCategory 4/5 Hurricanes and extreme windCoastal erosion (beaches disappearing) and sea-level riseSevere flooding from heavy rain stormsDrought and running out of fresh waterDying coral reefs and loss of marine lifeIf a massive storm hits tomorrow, which of these are you most worried will fail or get destroyed? * If a massive storm hits tomorrow, which of these are you most worried will fail or get destroyed? *(Select exactly 3)The resorts and coastal buildings (Tourism economy)The power grid and water supply (Electricity and drinking water)Hospitals and emergency rescue servicesThe local food supply (Farming and fishing)The ports and airports (Supply chains for food and goods)Other:If you selected “Other” in the previous question, please tell us which additional sector or area are you most worried will fail or get destroyed, and why. If you selected “Other” in the previous question, please tell us which additional sector or area are you most worried will fail or get destroyed, and why.Thinking about the next 10 years, how worried are you about climate change affecting TCI?* Thinking about the next 10 years, how worried are you about climate change affecting TCI?*Very worriedQuite worriedA bit worriedNot worriedDon’t knowWhat's Broken & How We Fix It"Nature-based solutions" means using things like healthy coral reefs and mangroves to block storm surges instead of just pouring concrete walls. Do you feel like TCI is actually protecting these natural defenses?* "Nature-based solutions" means using things like healthy coral reefs and mangroves to block storm surges instead of just pouring concrete walls. Do you feel like TCI is actually protecting these natural defenses?*Yes, the government and developers actively protect them.Sort of, people talk about it, but no one enforces the rules.No, we just keep destroying them and building concrete walls instead.I'm not sure.In your honest opinion, what is the biggest reason TCI isn't better prepared for climate change and extreme weather? * In your honest opinion, what is the biggest reason TCI isn't better prepared for climate change and extreme weather? *(Select top 2)The government just doesn't have the moneyNo one actually enforces the building codes or zoning lawsPoliticians and different government departments don't work togetherWe don't have good enough maps or warnings about where the floods will hitThe people in charge just don't care enough (Lack of political will)Do you feel like the government departments and the big private resorts are actually working together to protect the island?* Do you feel like the government departments and the big private resorts are actually working together to protect the island?*Yes, they work together very wellThey work together somewhatNo, everyone just looks out for themselvesIt's a complete messHow 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 ParticipationWhat kind of help would make you and your community feel safer and better prepared?* What kind of help would make you and your community feel safer and better prepared?*(Select top 2)Direct financial help or grants to secure our homesFree training on how to prepare for disasters and build strongerBetter, faster warnings and weather information we can actually trustCommunity programs where neighbors work together to prepareStronger rules forcing the big resorts to help protect the local areasHow do you want the government to keep you updated on their climate survival plans?* How do you want the government to keep you updated on their climate survival plans?*Invite me to local town-hall meetingsPost updates clearly on Facebook and WhatsAppPut me on an email listAsk me to help with local community projects (like planting mangroves)Just leave me alone, I'm too busyWould 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 projectsActing as a community or sector liaison with the Ministry on climate issuesSupporting 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.