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First Era of Climate Change Understanding
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Today, we'll discuss the Integrated Multi-Dimensional Framework, starting with the first era of climate change understanding, which lasted from the 1980s to 2002. What was the primary concern during this time?
It was mostly about greenhouse gas emissions, right?
Exactly, Student_1! During this era, the scientific community primarily viewed climate change as an environmental problem, focusing heavily on emissions. This is crucial to understand as it sets the stage for future developments.
So, what changed in the next era?
Great question! We'll explore that in the next session, but remember the acronym 'GEM'—Greenhouse gas Emission focus Matters. This highlights the focus area of this first era.
Second Era and Social Dimensions
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Moving on to the second era, from the 2000s onward, what additional dimension became important?
The social dimension, right?
Exactly, Student_3! The second era recognized the need for social scientists and development workers to collaborate, marking a pivotal shift in perspectives.
Why do you think this collaboration was necessary?
Excellent question! The collaboration was vital to integrate social justice into climate dialogues. Let's remember 'CSD'—Collaboration for Sustainable Development. This is how we can conceptualize this era.
Third Era and Global Justice
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In the third era, a significant aspect brought forth was the notion of global justice. What does that entail?
It probably means considering how climate change affects different countries, especially poorer ones?
Spot on, Student_1! Global justice reflects the disparities in how climate change impacts various regions. Policies need to be fair and inclusive.
What about legal dimensions? How do they fit in?
That's where legislation comes into play. Laws need to adapt to foster cooperation efficiently. Remember 'GLA'—Global Legal Adaptation—this will help in keeping things rooted.
Knowledge Mismatches in Data
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As we dive further, we encounter challenges presented by knowledge mismatches across scales. What does this mean for our understanding?
It sounds like different data sets aren't communicating well with each other?
Exactly! This disconnect leads to fragmented information, creating obstacles in addressing climate change effectively. Let's pinpoint 'KMS'—Knowledge Management Systems—this could improve integration!
Integration of CCA and DRR
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To wrap up our discussion, let's talk about the integration of Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction. Why is this integration necessary?
Because both deal with how we handle the risks posed by climate change?
Correct! A clear roadmap is needed for seamless integration. Let's hold onto 'IRV'—Integration of Resilience and Vulnerability—as a collective memory help!
Got it, so it's about improving responses to disasters!
Exactly! Well done, everyone. Summarizing, we discussed three eras, knowledge mismatches, and the importance of collaboration in addressing climate change.
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This section highlights three eras of climate change perspectives, noting how initial focus on environmental issues has expanded to include social dimensions, justice, and legislative norms. It emphasizes the need for better integration of climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR) across various scales and the importance of communication and collaboration among different stakeholders.
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Integrated Multi-Dimensional Framework
The Integrated Multi-Dimensional Framework indicates a significant transformation in the understanding of climate change and disaster management over three key eras:
- First Era (1980-2002): The discourse predominantly centered around greenhouse gas emissions, primarily viewed as an environmental issue.
- Second Era (2000s): The acknowledgment of social dimensions emerged on an international agenda, leading to increased collaboration between social scientists and development workers.
- Third Era: The expanding narrative now includes global justice perspectives and necessitates incorporating legal frameworks, focusing on the establishment and implementation of legislative, cultural, and behavioral norms. The failure to enforce coast regulations, for instance, highlights the disconnection between regulatory frameworks and their application in informal settlements.
The section identifies knowledge mismatches caused by variations in data scales and datasets and emphasizes the critical need for transparent communication and cooperation across different institutional levels concerning climate data. Furthermore, the discussion of mismatched approaches between CCA and DRR suggests a blueprint is needed to harmonize these frameworks effectively.
To manage these intricate relationships, Lei and Wang's '6W Framework' poses vital questions regarding adaptation to disaster risk, who should adapt, and how adaptations can be optimized for effectiveness. Knowledge gaps concerning spatial and temporal scales reinforce the challenge faced by planners and architects when addressing both immediate and long-term climate risks while fostering an inclusive adaptation process. Ultimately, the integrated framework emphasizes the importance of synchronizing policy, planning, and practice across various sectors and stakeholders to create resilient environments.
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Evolution of Climate Change Awareness
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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. 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.
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This chunk discusses the progression of climate change awareness over three significant eras. In the first era (1980s to 2002), the focus was primarily on greenhouse gas emissions, viewing climate change as an environmental issue. During the second era (2000s), the perspective shifted to include social dimensions, highlighting collaboration among social scientists and development workers. The third era recognizes climate change as a global justice issue, emphasizing the need for legal frameworks and norms to govern human interactions with nature. This evolution illustrates how our understanding of climate change has expanded from a scientific problem to a multifaceted societal challenge.
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Consider the evolution of smartphone technology. Initially, smartphones focused on basic communication features (like the first era’s focus on greenhouse gases). Over time, they began to integrate social apps and functions, serving as platforms for community engagement (like the second era). Finally, smartphones are now essential tools for social justice movements, representing interconnected global issues (similar to the third era of climate change awareness).
Challenges in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
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So 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. A drought is not just only a matter of one month, it may come from years of years or together. Whereas the spatial scales respective to regions and localities prone to occur, well it is a global scale sometimes is a continental and intercontinental impacts.
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This chunk summarizes the key challenges faced in aligning disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA). It highlights that DRR often focuses on short-term responses to specific disasters, while CCA requires a long-term mindset to address gradual changes, like droughts that develop over many years. Moreover, it emphasizes the spatial dimension, noting that disasters can affect local, regional, and even global scales, complicating coordinated responses between different geographical areas.
Examples & Analogies
Think about preparing for a marathon versus a sprint. Preparing for a sprint requires quick, immediate actions (like disaster risk reduction), while training for a marathon involves a long-term commitment to endurance and consistency (like climate change adaptation). Both are important, but they require different strategies and time considerations.
Framework for Effective 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? Who should adopt? How to adapt? What are the possible principles or criteria to assist effectiveness of adaptation?
Detailed Explanation
This chunk introduces the '6W framework' created by Lei and Wang, which serves as a guide to understanding adaptation in response to natural disaster risks. It poses essential questions that need to be answered to create effective adaptation strategies, such as identifying the reasons and situations necessitating adaptation, who should be involved in the adaptation process, and the principles that should guide these adaptations. This structured approach is crucial for ensuring that adaptation efforts are comprehensive and effective.
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It's like a recipe for baking a cake. Just as you need to know what ingredients you need (the 'who' and 'what') and the steps to follow (the 'how') to ensure your cake turns out right, the 6W framework helps planners outline all necessary components for effective adaptation to disaster risks.
Integrated Multi-Dimensional Framework
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And when we talk about an integrated multi-dimensional framework, so it investigates on three aspects; one is how different building practices have offered choices to variety of users and users, how the natural environment with its ecosystems and services has been integrated in the place making process in different disaster recovery process. At the same time how different rebuilding processes have addressed the challenges to connect both past and future needs and aspirations of the beneficiaries.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk discusses the integrated multi-dimensional framework that evaluates three main aspects related to disaster recovery. It looks at how various building practices provide diverse choices for users, how environmental ecosystems have been incorporated into recovery processes, and how rebuilding efforts are designed to meet both historical and future aspirations of the communities affected by disasters. This holistic view encourages adaptability and sustainability in planning and reconstruction efforts.
Examples & Analogies
Consider how urban parks are designed. They not only provide green spaces for current residents (user choices), but they also reflect the area’s history through preserved landmarks (connecting past and future), and they integrate local wildlife habitats into urban settings (ecosystem services). By addressing these multiple dimensions, parks enhance community resilience, similar to how a multi-dimensional framework addresses disaster recovery.
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Key Concepts
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Integrated Multi-Dimensional Framework: A holistic approach considering various aspects of climate change, including social, legal, and spatial dimensions.
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Temporal and Spatial Scales: Recognizing different time frames and geographic areas affected by climate change and disaster risks.
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Collaboration: The importance of working together across disciplines, sectors, and regions to effectively address climate change adaptation and disaster risk management.
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Global Justice: Addressing the disproportionate effects of climate change on various countries and emphasizing equitable responses.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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The evolution from a focus on greenhouse gas emissions to including social scientists in climate change discussions highlights the importance of multiple perspectives.
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The coastal regulation zone legislation, which was frequently revised but poorly implemented, illustrates the challenges of translating legal norms into practice.
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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Three eras we see, from gases to law, social aspects and justice, opening wide the door.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a tree that has three branches representing the three eras: the first branch is about the air—greenhouse gases; the second branch represents people connecting; the third branch is the laws that keep justice in check for everyone.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Remember 'GEM, CSD, GLA'—for Greenhouse gases, Collaboration for Sustainable Development, and Global Legal Adaptation.
🎯 Super Acronyms
KMS stands for Knowledge Management Systems, representing a solution to knowledge mismatches.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Climate Change Adaptation (CCA)
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Strategies or approaches to adjust to current or expected changes in climate, reducing their negative effects.
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Term: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
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Efforts aimed at minimizing disaster risks linked to climate change, primarily through preparedness and informed decision-making.
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Term: Global Justice
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The equitable consideration and treatment of different regions and countries concerning the impacts of climate change.
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Term: Knowledge Mismatches
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Discrepancies in information or data that hinder effective communication and understanding between various stakeholders involved in climate change discussions.
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Term: Legislative Norms
Definition:
Established laws or regulations that guide behavior and practices regarding environmental protection and climate action.