5. Climate Change Eras
The chapter addresses historical shifts in discourse around climate change, positioning it as an evolving issue from greenhouse gas emissions in the 1980s to a more integrated understanding of social dimensions and legislative norms in later years. It underscores the critical need for collaboration between various stakeholders and an adaptation framework that effectively combines macro-level knowledge with micro-level applications. The challenges of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction are explored, emphasizing the importance of addressing scale mismatches and fostering cooperation across disciplines.
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5.2Natural Environment Integration In Place Making
This section discusses the evolution of climate change understanding and its...
What we have learnt
- Climate change discourse evolved from focusing on emissions to incorporating social implications and legislative norms.
- Collaboration and transparent communication among diverse actors are crucial for effective climate adaptation.
- Addressing the scale mismatches between macro-level and micro-level challenges is essential for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.
Key Concepts
- -- Climate Change Adaptation
- The process of adjusting to current or expected climate changes, aiming to minimize harm or exploit beneficial opportunities.
- -- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
- Strategies aimed at minimizing the damage caused by natural hazards by reducing vulnerability and enhancing resilience.
- -- 6W Framework
- A framework outlining key questions regarding the need for adaptation to disaster risk, who should adapt, and how adaptations can be effectively implemented.
- -- Scale Mismatches
- The disparities between different levels of information and response strategies related to climate change and disaster risk.
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