ABSTRACT
This chapter analyzes how shifting climate conditions affect vernacular landscapes in the district of F?nd?kl? and in the city of Rize, drawing on the perspectives, experiences, and insights of the local residents. These narratives shed light on both the extent of disaster exposure and adaptive capacities of traditional buildings. While some structures demonstrate climate resilience, many are increasingly vulnerable due to the evolving environmental context. With support from secondary sources, including government reports, this chapter situates these localized experiences of a changing climate and its associated risks within the broader management and context of vernacular landscapes. Additionally, it draws comparisons with vernacular architectures in the Dogon Villages in Mali, Leh-Ladakh in India, and Miyama in Japan to explore common global challenges, such as environmental degradation, urban migration, and the erosion of traditional building knowledge, all of which intensify the vulnerability of these landscapes.
