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The Three Eras of Climate Change Discourse
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Today, we'll discuss the three eras of climate change discourse. The first era from the 1980s to 2002 was primarily concerned with greenhouse gas emissions. Can anyone explain why this focus was predominantly environmental?
I think it was because scientists were trying to understand the direct impact of emissions on the environment.
Exactly! Now, moving into the second era in the 2000s, we saw a shift to include social dimensions. Student_2, what do you think contributed to this change?
Perhaps because more stakeholders were involved, like social scientists?
Right again! The integration of social sciences allowed for broader discussions on climate justice. Let's summarize: the transition from a purely environmental focus to a collaborative approach is key in addressing climate change.
Challenges in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
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Now, let's delve into the challenges of integrating disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. Who can summarize the key mismatches we encounter?
There are issues with scale mismatches in data and information between local and global levels!
Great point! These mismatches often lead to miscommunication among different stakeholders. What do you think we need to address this, Student_4?
We need better collaboration and communication!
Exactly! A clear roadmap for integration is crucial. Remember, the collaboration between agencies can be a driving force towards effective solutions.
The 6W Framework
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Let’s talk about the 6W framework introduced by Lei and Wang. This framework addresses critical questions about disaster adaptation. Can someone state one of the 'Ws'?
Why adaptation is needed for natural disasters?
Correct! Each 'W' helps guide our understanding and action. What about another 'W'? Student_2?
Who needs to adapt?
Exactly! Understanding who will be affected and who needs to take action is vital. At the end of the day, knowing these principles helps develop effective adaptation strategies.
Integrating Knowledge in Built Environments
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Finally, let’s discuss how knowledge from different levels can be integrated, especially in planning built environments. What do you think is often overlooked in the built environment perspective?
We tend to ignore the natural systems and topography when planning.
Precisely! That's crucial because these elements influence how environments perform environmentally and socially. Remember, holistic planning connects ecosystems and human activity effectively.
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The section explores three eras of climate change discourse, highlighting the importance of integrating macro and micro-level knowledge for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. It introduces the '6W framework' for understanding adaptation processes in relation to built environments.
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This section outlines the evolution of the discourse on climate change through three key eras:
- 1980s to 2002: The focus was primarily on greenhouse gas emissions, with the scientific community framing climate change predominantly as an environmental issue.
- 2000s: A social dimension emerged, leading to greater collaboration between social scientists and development workers, expanding climate change discussions to include international agendas.
- Emerging Era: This period foregrounds issues of global justice, with a significant emphasis on legal aspects and how legislative norms shape human interactions with nature.
The discussion emphasizes the necessity for integrated responses to both disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA), addressing challenges such as mismatches in knowledge across different scales and the need for transparent communication among stakeholders. A significant aspect discussed is the '6W framework' proposed by Lei and Wang, which includes questions around why, what, who, and how adaptation should occur. The section stresses the importance of recognizing spatial data disparities, the role of adaptation processes (pre, during, and post-disaster), and how adaptive built environments can bridge the gap between natural ecosystems and human development.
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Historical Phases of Climate Change Understanding
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Where we have also the knowledge mismatches in the norms when we talk about the climate change, it was when it was discussed in the 80s which was the first era from 80s to 2002 it was mostly focused on the greenhouse gas emissions. Where the most of the scientific community are involved, it is an environmental problem. Whereas in the second era from 2000s this has been seen by the International agenda, and also the social dimension come into the picture where the social scientists and the development workers have increased their cooperation in the second era. In the third era it also looks from the you know this has been felt by other countries and other regions.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk discusses the evolution of climate change discussions over three distinct eras. In the first era, from the 1980s until 2002, the focus was primarily on greenhouse gas emissions, which were recognized as environmental issues mainly by scientists. The second era, from the 2000s onward, marked a shift to include the social dimension with increased involvement from social scientists and development professionals. The third era highlights a global awareness of climate change as an issue of justice, affecting various countries and regions, thereby demanding a more comprehensive understanding of the interaction between climate change and socio-economic factors.
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Think of this evolution like a team project in school. Initially, only the science students worked on understanding the environmental problem (the first era). As the project continued, students from social studies joined in to address how social structures impact the environment (the second era). Finally, all students realized they needed to work together globally to tackle fairness and justice in how climate change affects different communities (the third era).
Legal and Legislative Dimensions
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So this is become a question of global justice in the near future that is where the legal dimension came in third era which is, and this is where we need to talk about develop of certain legislative cultural and behavioral norms which determine the functioning of human society and how the interactions between nature and society were created.
Detailed Explanation
In this chunk, the focus shifts to the legal aspects that emerged in response to the climate change discussions. As the understanding of climate change evolved, so did the need for legislative frameworks to guide how societies interact with their environment. These norms are crucial in regulating behaviors that affect both social and ecological systems. Therefore, the interplay between law and community behavior is essential in managing climate change effectively.
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Imagine a school setting where rules are established to promote fairness and respect among students. Just as these rules guide behavior to create a positive environment, the legal norms regarding climate change aim to guide society in a way that respects both ecological balance and social justice.
Challenges in Disaster Preparedness and Adaptation
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To summarise whole aspect we see that differences and challenges we have disaster risk reduction and the climate change adaptation. This because it is aimed at the adaptation strategy which tells of scale mismatches because it is aimed at disaster event, it is a long term implications.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk summarizes the challenges faced in the realms of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA). The adaptation strategies often conflict with immediate disaster events due to differing timeframes and scales of impact. For example, while a disaster impact may be short-term, adaptation strategies aim for long-term sustainability, leading to a mismatch that complicates the response efforts.
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Consider someone preparing for both an immediate thunderstorm and a predicted drought months later. If they focus solely on the storm, they might not stock enough supplies for the drought, illustrating how short-term emergencies can sideline long-term planning.
Framework for Understanding Adaptation
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So for this Lei and Wang they actually come up with more explicit frameworks they call about '6w framework'. So they talk about why adaptation is needed for natural disaster risk, what is adaptation to disaster risk, and adapt to what, who has to adapt?.
Detailed Explanation
In this section, the mention of the '6W framework' by Lei and Wang introduces a structured approach to understanding adaptation. This framework focuses on key questions: Why is adaptation necessary? What does it mean to adapt? To what conditions are we adapting? And who needs to implement these adaptive measures? This structured approach is vital in clarifying roles and responsibilities in climate adaptation strategies.
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Think of the '6W framework' like preparing for a major exam. You need to ask yourself why you need to study (motivation), what the exam covers (content), what resources you need (study materials), who should study (group work), and when and where your study will focus (study schedule).
Integration of Knowledge and Built Environments
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So there is a brief summary of this whole 6w framework has been listed out and now one of the important understanding from a built environment perspective what we can see is there is a scale mismatches.
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This segment emphasizes the importance of integrating various scales of knowledge within built environments. It notes that planners and architects often focus narrowly on physical structures without considering the broader environmental context, including ecosystems and community connections. Understanding these relationships can lead to better, more resilient designs that consider both human needs and environmental sustainability.
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Imagine a community trying to build a new playground. If the planners only think about the swing sets and slides but ignore nearby trees or how kids would get to the playground, they may end up creating a space that is not used or is dangerous. It's essential to consider the entire environment to create a space that truly serves the community's needs.
Holistic Framework for Adaptation Processes
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And this also talks about how the adaptive built environments open up choices, connect past and future, and how it can reintegrate the humans in nature for which cooperation coordination between various agencies political, technological, ecological, educational and as well as the participation and communication across various segments the global actors in the National.
Detailed Explanation
Finally, this chunk discusses the holistic framework for creating adaptive built environments. It highlights the need for collaboration among various sectors, including political, technological, ecological, and educational, to ensure that human interactions with nature are sustainable. This is about making spaces that not only serve current needs but also preserve the environment for future generations.
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Consider a community garden that requires input from different stakeholders: local government for permits, environmentalists for sustainable practices, and local schools for educational outreach. When everyone collaborates, the garden becomes a thriving space that engages the community while also being eco-friendly, showing a successful adaptation to urban living.
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Climate Change Discourse: The evolution of climate change discussions through three eras.
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Social Learning: The integration of social dimensions into climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.
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6W Framework: A framework to understand adaptation necessity and processes.
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Example of global justice can be seen in climate negotiations where developing countries advocate for equitable resource sharing.
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An example of integrating built environments could be seen in urban planning that incorporates natural flood defenses.
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In the 80s it was gases, talks of emissions and classes, 2000s brought social learning masses, now global justice flashes.
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Once upon a time, climate change was just a tale of gases, till the wise added justice and social learning, bridging gaps in knowledge – an adaptive journey.
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6Ws: Why, When, Who, What, Where, How - key questions for adaptation management.
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C.C.A. - Climate Change Adaptation
- Change
- Collaborate
- Adapt.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Climate Change Adaptation (CCA)
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Adjustments in practices, processes, and structures to reduce damage from climate impacts.
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Term: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
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Strategies aimed at minimizing vulnerabilities and disaster risks.
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Term: 6W Framework
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A framework that addresses critical questions for effective adaptation: Why, What, Who, and How, among others.
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Term: Knowledge Mismatches
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Discrepancies in data and information across different scales and levels of understanding in climate science.
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Term: Global Justice
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The principle advocating for fair treatment and opportunities for all individuals in the context of global resources and climate change.