2. Knowledge Mismatches

Try these first

1. 1.

   What was the main focus of climate change policies in the 1980s?

   Hint

   Think about the environmental challenges of that era.

2. 2.

   Define Climate Change Adaptation (CCA).

   Hint

   Consider what actions might be taken to cope with climate impacts.

3. 3.

   What was the focus of climate science in the 1980s?

   • Greenhouse gas emissions
   • Social science integration
   • Disaster management

   Hint

   Think of the environmental issues highlighted during that decade.

4. 4.

   True or False: Climate change is solely an environmental problem.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the broader impacts of climate change.

5. 5.

   Create a comprehensive action plan that addresses the knowledge mismatches identified in the text, incorporating the 6W framework to outline roles for different agencies.

   Hint

   Focus on how different agencies can collaborate effectively using the 6W approach.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of poor enforcement of legislative norms in coastal settlements on disaster risk reduction.

   Hint

   Look at real-world instances where informal settlements were affected by policy lapses.