2. Impact of Climate Change on Community

Try these first

1. 1.

   Describe what community participation means.

   Hint

   Think about how communities might engage in local projects.

2. 2.

   What is a user-based approach?

   Hint

   Consider who gets to set the rules.

3. 3.

   What is community participation in climate change contexts?

   • A top-down approach
   • Involvement of local communities
   • Chronic absence of stakeholders

   Hint

   Think about who the decisions affect.

4. 4.

   True or False: The user-based approach allows communities to define their own participation criteria.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider who has the authority to define what participation looks like.

5. 5.

   How can participatory approaches to climate adaptation improve community resilience?

   Hint

   Consider how engagement builds social capital.

6. 6.

   Discuss the implications of top-down versus bottom-up approaches in managing climate risks in vulnerable communities.

   Hint

   Evaluate case studies to support your analysis.