Beyond Reduction: Climate Change Adaptation Planning for Universities and Colleges

Autor/inn/en	Owen, Rochelle; Fisher, Erica; McKenzie, Kyle
Titel	Beyond Reduction: Climate Change Adaptation Planning for Universities and Colleges
Quelle	In: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 14 (2013) 2, S.146-159 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1467-6370
DOI	10.1108/14676371311312860
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Higher Education; Mixed Methods Research; Climate; Weather; Environmental Influences; Adjustment (to Environment); Global Approach; Workshops; Models; Evaluation Methods; Strategic Planning; Systems Approach; Canada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Klima; Wetter; Environmental influence; Umwelteinfluss; Globales Denken; Lernwerkstatt; Schulung; Analogiemodell; Strategy; Planning; Strategie; Planung; Systemischer Ansatz; Kanada
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to outline a unique six-step process for the inclusion of climate change adaption goals and strategies in a University Climate Change Plan. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed-method approach was used to gather data on campus climate change vulnerabilities and adaption strategies. A literature review highlighted common themes in adaption research. Meetings, surveys, and a specialized workshop with climate scenarios were created to elicit campus and community input. Findings: The majority of the peer-reviewed and grey literature surrounding climate change adaptation planning is aimed at larger levels of organization than a University campus (e.g. nations, populations, regions, and cities). An original planning process was created to identify vulnerabilities, risks and strategies. Key vulnerabilities fell into three main areas of concern: energy, transportation, and built environment. Adaptation goals, objectives and strategies were outlined for the Dalhousie University Climate Change Plan, based on risk levels associated with vulnerabilities. Research limitations/implications: The adaption survey and workshop was created for this research. Small improvements were suggested for future use. The six weather scenarios presented at the workshop emphasized extreme events. Some participants felt that scenarios should be developed that feature smaller climate changes over a longer period of time. The prioritization activity used to establish risk needed to clarify the definition of risk being used. Future scenarios could include more consideration of socio-economic factors. Originality/value: Specific planning frameworks to create campus-level climate adaptation strategies are sparse. A unique planning framework and workshop was developed to identify key climate change adaption strategies for universities. (Contains 3 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10