4.2. Adaptive Built Environments and Social Learning

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is one of the three eras of climate change discourse?

   Hint

   Think about the early scientific focus.

2. 2.

   Define Climate Change Adaptation in one sentence.

   Hint

   It's about making changes to cope with climate impacts.

3. 3.

   What was the primary focus of climate change discussions from the 1980s to 2002?

   • Greenhouse gas emissions
   • Social justice
   • Disaster planning

   Hint

   Remember the era labeled the environmental focus.

4. 4.

   True or False: The 6W framework includes questions about actions and responsibilities for adaptation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what the framework seeks to clarify.

5. 5.

   Discuss the interplay between disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in urban planning. How can incorporating both principles make a city more resilient?

   Hint

   Consider examples of infrastructure that serve dual purposes.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a real-world case where knowledge mismatches were evident in climate response planning. How might it have been resolved?

   Hint

   Look at historical disasters and the data used.