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SUMMARY:Ruptures in perceived solution spaces for adaptation to flood risk: Actor-specific insights from Mumbai’s flood risk reduction and general lessons
DESCRIPTION:Adaptation to the increasing impacts of climate change will require societies to design portfolios of risk management solutions by selecting from an array of available adaptation options. A major step on the way toward a strong social contract for adaptation is understanding how different actors view different adaptation options as well as what adaptation goals they have and for whom. Here we adopt an actor-oriented multi-dimensional framework to understand how different actors evaluate their perceived adaptation solution space. The aim is to understand who identifies which adaptation options and how they are assessed as well as what desired objectives are and for whom they are targeted. In other words\, what works\, how\, for what\, and for whom. We build on the feasibility and effectiveness assessments used in IPCC’s sixth assessment report and explore the framework by applying it to the solution space for flood risk in Mumbai. We draw on empirical data collected through key informant interviews with state\, civil society\, and academic actors. Our findings show that\, overall\, actors see the need for institutional changes and green infrastructure measures. In terms of the factors perceived to enable or constrain adaptation\, actors agree on the pivotal role of institutional aspects as even more important than financial or technical factors. However\, the assessment revealed stark disparities between state and non-state actors\, in particular on the objective of efficiency\, largely emphasized by state actors for physical infrastructure measures. Other contested objectives included ecosystem protection and fairness for vulnerable populations. This study makes an empirical and analytical contribution to advance feasibility and effectiveness assessments by including actor perceptions in the evaluation of solution spaces for adaptation in real-world settings. It aims to inform decision-making processes for more effective and equitable adaptation.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/ruptures-in-perceived-solution-spaces-for-adaptation-to-flood-risk-actor-specific-insights-from-mumbais-flood-risk-reduction-and-general-lessons/
LOCATION:H 0111
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SUMMARY:How effective are heat risk management strategies in South Asian cities? A systematic review of literature
DESCRIPTION:Residents in South Asian cities are already facing devastating heatwaves; and at global warming of 2°C\, their exposure to heat stress is set to triple. Limiting warming to 1.5°C may halve this impact\, but deadly heat stress could become commonplace\, especially in urban centers (Ashfaq et al.\, 2021). In the face of escalating climate change\, urban environments and human settlements are focal points for effective climate solutions (IPCC\, 2022). Prior research has identified various technologies and strategies to manage extreme heat and showcased instances of adaptation by individuals\, communities\, and governmental stakeholders. However\, a comprehensive understanding of the overall effectiveness of these implemented heat adaptation actions is lacking. This systematic literature review fills this gap by examining the efficacy of different heat risk management solutions—specifically\, nature-based\, technological\, informational\, and structural interventions—implemented in South Asian cities. \nUsing PRISMA guidelines\, the review assesses current evidence to examine how much heat risk is reduced\, and for whom. Care is taken to examine outcomes across spatial and temporal dimensions\, assessing the varied impacts of heat solutions across different climatic zones\, and potential adaptation limits to heat risk management. We also examine whether processes underpinning heat risk management (e.g.\, public participation\, complex risk assessments) lead to more effective solutions. Evaluating the effectiveness of heat adaptation solutions can contribute to climate-resilient urban environments as well as inform urban policymakers on which solutions to prioritise in the short and long-term.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/how-effective-are-heat-risk-management-strategies-in-south-asian-cities-a-systematic-review-of-literature/
LOCATION:H 0111
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T113000
DTSTAMP:20240604T082258Z
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SUMMARY:Regions at risk: end-of-century impacts of extreme climate change on global population
DESCRIPTION:The human population is projected to grow to between 8.9 billion and 12.4 billion by 2100\, with 85% expected to live in cities. Over 80% of global GDP is generated in cities\, demonstrating the importance of urban environments to human flourishing. As urban infrastructure systems are vulnerable to climate change it is vital that the full range of potential impacts on urban areas are understood. \nHigh-impact\, low-likelihood (HILL) extreme climate change (ECC) events do not receive as much attention as scenarios considered most likely in the existing literature\, despite the severe threat these tail risks pose to many aspects of human society. This includes impacts on urban infrastructure\, supply chains\, population displacement and migration\, food\, water and energy security and associated consequences such as conflict. There remains significant uncertainty regarding the likelihood of ECC due to\, for example\, potential climate tipping elements that may cascade\, trigger feedbacks and lead to runaway climate change\, even if global warming remains under Paris Agreement thresholds\, which is growing more unlikely. The potentially existential impacts of such scenarios necessitates that we exercise the precautionary principle and explore the boundaries of plausibility. \nIn this study we present synthesised evidence from extreme climate change scenarios\, assessing the potential worst-case impacts on urban systems with a focus on heterogeneous regional impacts and the potential need for significant pre-emptive adaptation efforts. Global regions are ranked according to their potential vulnerability to ECC impacts with the aim of identifying urban areas where critical infrastructure is at risk of failure and what effects are likely to be experienced. We highlight gaps in current understanding and the need to focus research in this area\, including case studies of infrastructure systems in cities identified as vulnerable\, with the aim of generating evidence for use in policy development.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/regions-at-risk-end-of-century-impacts-of-extreme-climate-change-on-global-population/
LOCATION:H 0111
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
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DTSTAMP:20240531T091157Z
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SUMMARY:How can we evaluate the policy mix effectiveness? – A systematic literature review
DESCRIPTION:Although there is much disagreement about the appropriateness\, usefulness\, and cost-effectiveness of specific policy instruments\, there is a consensus across disciplines that a policy mix\, not only single instruments\, is needed to fully decarbonize the energy system. However\, there is no agreement on assessing the effectiveness and dynamic interaction within a policy mix. As a result\, we conduct a systematic literature review on existing policy mix evaluation to conceptualize the policy mix analyses from different perspectives\, such as environmental economics\, policy and innovation studies\, and social-technical systems\, and understand state-of-the-art ex-ante assessments of the mix as well as current applications/challenges for the empirical analysis. Some common objectives for systematically evaluating the progress of policy mix output are analyzing not only the density (number) of the policies but also their intensity\, technological/sectoral specificity\, and temporal characteristics (different stages of the energy transition). Ultimately\, this review study will broaden the understanding and be a basis for identifying research gaps in empirical studies related to evaluating policy mix effectiveness and dynamic interaction necessary for the energy transition.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/how-can-we-evaluate-the-policy-mix-effectiveness-a-systematic-literature-review/
LOCATION:H 0104 (Elinor Ostrom Hall)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T113000
DTSTAMP:20240531T090620Z
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SUMMARY:Synthesising evidence on approaches to accelerating the transition to electric vehicles
DESCRIPTION:Given the reasonable assumption that people will still be driving two and four-wheeled vehicles in 30 years\, then the transition away from internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs)\, and almost certainly to electric vehicles (EVs)\, is an essential one for complete decarbonization of the transportation sector. In one country – Norway – this transition is taking place at breathtaking speed\, but this is an outlier\, and question remains how to accelerate it elsewhere. There are many policies currently in operation in order to do so\, and many competing beliefs on how to do it better. \nIn this paper\, I qualitatively synthesize the results from separate studies related to this issue\, each of which highlights different aspects of the challenge of accelerating the transition. These fall into three main categories: (1) studies that model consumer choices\, according to economic and convenience factors; (2) studies that examining consumer preferences and beliefs\, to understand the factors that influence their acceptance of EVs and the policies that would phaseout the use of ICEVs; and (3) qualitative evaluation of alternative policy instruments\, to understand their effectiveness at addressing the barriers to accelerated diffusion. The studies themselves have been conducted in multiple European countries\, and concerned both private cars and motorcycles. \nThe synthetic results highlight the importance of regulatory approaches\, particularly with respect to the availability of residential charging infrastructure. They also highlight the divide between popular perception of many environmental and economic aspects of EV ownership\, and a resulting low acceptance rate both of EVs and the policies that would phase out ICEVs. As we identify several causes for this low acceptance\, including the discourses within which EV ownership and use are characterized\, our results also offer lessons to both policy-makers and policy-entrepreneurs seeking to develop politically-feasible interventions.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/synthesising-evidence-on-approaches-to-accelerating-the-transition-to-electric-vehicles/
LOCATION:H 0104 (Elinor Ostrom Hall)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T113000
DTSTAMP:20240531T090543Z
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UID:10000174-1718186400-1718191800@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Residual carbon emissions in companies’ climate pledges: Who has to reduce and who gets to remove?
DESCRIPTION:Residual emissions need to be balanced by permanent emission removal to reach the goal of net zero\, which has been defined as a balance of sources and sinks by the IPCC. To reach this goal\, private sector action and a rigorous definition of residual emissions is crucial. To identify how residual emissions are currently used by the private sector\, I have analysed 115 corporate climate pledges and their interpretation of residual emissions. The results show that the current ambiguity of residual emissions leads to low ambitions in the private sector. Fifty-five of the analysed companies mention residual emissions\, but only eleven of them linked residual emissions to a specific process or product. From the companies that had a net zero target (69) only 22% aimed to reduce emissions to a residual level and compensate with removals. The residual emission levels in the target year is specified by 28 companies and ranges between 0-80% (mean = 19.6%\, median = 10%\, n=28). More than half of the residual emissions that exceed the mean of 10% are claimed by sectors that are not classified as hard-to-abate such as information technology or communication companies. The results call for a more rigorous use of the term “net zero” as well as “residual emissions” and a dialogue between politicians\, civil society and industry regarding residual emission levels that I would like to contribute to in the oral presentation.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/residual-carbon-emissions-in-companies-climate-pledges-who-has-to-reduce-and-who-gets-to-remove/
LOCATION:H 0104 (Elinor Ostrom Hall)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T113000
DTSTAMP:20240531T090444Z
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SUMMARY:Context factors enabling effective climate policies: A taxonomy of entry points
DESCRIPTION:The effectiveness of climate policies depends on context factors specific to the implementing region. Understanding which context factors are key for the success of a sectoral climate policy is vital to determine promising policy interventions in similar regions. \nWe conduct a machine learning-assisted systematic literature review\, to answer the research question which combinations of policy interventions and regional context factors have been effective for the deployment of climate change mitigation technologies or for the transitioning away from fossil fuels. These combinations are distinct opportunities for change\, and thus entry points for a climate neutral transition. Our review exclusively covers studies that conduct an ex-post evaluation of sectoral climate policies (energy\, transport\, buildings\, industry) and are published after the decision on the Paris Agreement. \nOur aim is to establish a taxonomy of sector-specific entry points for a transition towards climate neutrality. We categorize context factors as enabling factors or barriers based on the feasibility framework by Brutschin et al.\, (2021). The purpose of this taxonomy is to provide policymakers with best-practice policy examples that are relevant to their circumstances. Additionally\, we seek to classify country groups based on specific technologies and similar contexts\, providing insights into the feasibility of best-practice policy roll-out. \nPreliminary findings indicate that country groups regarding the deployment of solar technology depend\, i.a.\, on the degree of current solar deployment. So far\, we can identify three country groups: (i) rural electrifiers (ii) solar introducers (iii) established solar users. Subject to the availability of geophysical resources\, rural electrifiers can profit from public-private partnerships\, while feed-in-tariffs and tax exemptions are promising instruments for solar introducers in fully electrified regions. In contrast\, established solar users benefit from reverse auctioning\, contracts-for-difference and infrastructure investments. We expect to develop a more granular definition of established users within the further process of this research.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/context-factors-enabling-effective-climate-policies-a-taxonomy-of-entry-points/
LOCATION:H 0104 (Elinor Ostrom Hall)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T113000
DTSTAMP:20240529T112925Z
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SUMMARY:Just transitions and Green New Deals: concept synthesis of the qualitative literature
DESCRIPTION:Global discourses surrounding the low-carbon transition increasingly feature calls for equity and justice. Momentum behind just transition principles is growing\, evolving significantly from their introduction by U.S. trade unions in the 1980s. Recently\, just transition principles have begun shaping policies and governance strategies internationally. Some approaches focus narrowly on worker protections in industries undergoing structural change (e.g.\, fossil fuel extraction)\, while others take a more macro-transformative approach (e.g.\, the U.S. Green New Deal and EU Green Deal) with broader social agendas. The concept has also been adopted by a range of development and social actors\, and notably featured in the phase-out centered JETP investments for South Africa\, Indonesia\, and Vietnam. Meanwhile\, calls for a just transition are spreading to other decarbonizing sectors (including agriculture and food systems\, waste and recycling\, construction\, and transportation). The proliferation of these concepts in recent years requires careful study to understand how new and competing interpretations inform development of socially just climate policy. This paper will map and compare the usage of just transitions\, Green New Deals\, inclusive green growth\, and related emerging concepts across the literature. Using qualitative analysis methods\, we code for various aspects\, including concept definitions (consisting of motivation\, process\, and outcomes) and frameworks proposed by different actors as well as policies and governance strategies tied to just transitions (including public support for energy transition policies). Relative to prior reviews of these concepts\, our review contributes the most thorough and updated mapping of the literature\, comparing conceptual framings across disciplines\, actor interests and perspectives\, and just transition policy efforts.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/just-transitions-and-green-new-deals-concept-synthesis-of-the-qualitative-literature/
LOCATION:H 0110
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T113000
DTSTAMP:20240529T112838Z
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SUMMARY:A systematic mixed-methods review of public perceptions on carbon dioxide removal
DESCRIPTION:Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is a critical component of strategies to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Development and deployment of CDR methods will be crucial in the next decades as CDR needs to be scaled to several gigatonnes by mid-century. How CDR is perceived will play a vital role for this process\, as it can support\, hinder and inform large-scale implementation. Here\, we conduct a first systematic review of the literature on perceptions\, attitudes and opinions on CDR. We extend previous reviews by (1) comprehensively searching the literature using a transparent and reproducible study selection strategy enhanced with machine-learning\, (2) systematically assessing the available evidence using a mixed-methods approach with meta-analysis and qualitative synthesis\, and (3) also including perceptions of stakeholder groups such as CDR adopters or experts\, who are critical for technology scale-up.\nWe find that more than half of the identified 165 articles on CDR perceptions focuses on particular stakeholder groups\, while the other half is on general populations – often using surveys on nationally representative samples. The literature is highly concentrated on high-income countries. Quantitative studies find low levels of public awareness on CDR and investigate a variety of outcomes\, with the most frequent being acceptance and support for CDR. These perceptions are influenced by perceived advantages and risks of technologies\, subjective knowledge and trust in governance. A meta-analysis provides estimates of average effects of these factors on support. Our synthesis of qualitative studies further shows how context dependent the influence of factors are. This talk will focus on the mixed-methods approach applied in our review as part of the session “Qualitative evidence synthesis: contemporary approaches in climate policy research”.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/a-systematic-mixed-methods-review-of-public-perceptions-on-carbon-dioxide-removal/
LOCATION:H 0110
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T113000
DTSTAMP:20240529T112722Z
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SUMMARY:Applying Qualitative Synthesis Methods in Environment and Development: Challenges and Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:Systematic reviews\, renowned for their explicit methodologies in identifying\, appraising\, analyzing\, and synthesizing study findings\, have played a crucial role in shaping research\, policy\, and practice across various sectors\, from health to international development and environmental management. In the realm of environmental and development research\, the unique complexities and nature of these fields have led to the growing recognition of qualitative approaches to evidence synthesis. These approaches can offer valuable insights into subjective experiences or contribute to a deeper understanding of (implementation) context\, intervention feasibility\, acceptance\, appropriateness\, unintended consequences\, and similar. \nIn this presentation\, we aim to provide an overview of the challenges and lessons learned from our experiences with multi-context thematic and framework syntheses conducted in the fields of environment and development. We will delve into the practical and methodological challenges encountered at each stage of the qualitative review process\, including question formulation\, study identification and screening\, quality appraisal\, coding\, and synthesis. These challenges include\, among others\, managing the iterative review process\, subjectivity\, and interpretation\, grappling with the diversity of study types and designs\, and navigating a multitude of study settings. Finally\, we will offer valuable insights and practical suggestions to guide future qualitative syntheses in the field.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/applying-qualitative-synthesis-methods-in-environment-and-development-challenges-and-lessons-learned/
LOCATION:H 0110
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T113000
DTSTAMP:20240603T081448Z
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UID:10000076-1718186400-1718191800@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Managing expectations in the application of quality and strength of evidence assessments in qualitative synthesis
DESCRIPTION:Approaches to assessing the strengths and limitations of qualitative studies included in evidence syntheses continue to be discussed in the synthesis community (e.g.\, Garside 2014\, Noyes et al. 2023). This presentation discusses such strengths and limitations in the application of evidence quality and confidence in findings assessments we used in a review of food production interventions with a climate change component. \nWe applied the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) checklist to assess individual papers on the appropriateness of methodology\, study design\, recruitment strategy\, data collection methods\, consideration of researcher’s role and ethical issues\, data analysis\, statement of findings\, and value of research. We applied GRADE-CERQual (Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative Research) to assess the level of confidence in our review findings based on methodological limitations\, coherence\, data adequacy\, and contextual relevance. \nOverall\, evaluations in our study tended to receive lower ratings because they lacked a thorough description of the data analysis process or research ethics considerations\, or failed to acknowledge the potential biases of the researcher or research team. Given the focus of the synthesis (to understand barriers and facilitators to climate adaptive practices in agriculture)\, the potential for evaluations to provide insight into these questions\, and that cutoff points for exclusion are not well established in qualitative evidence synthesis\, we decided not to exclude any evaluations despite considerable variation in CASP ratings. Further\, our application of GRADE-CERQual may have weighted some findings as lower confidence because of these quality ratings in addition to the number of studies that addressed a question. We discuss the merits of these assessments given considerations such as variation in methodological reporting and study questions.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/managing-expectations-in-the-application-of-quality-and-strength-of-evidence-assessments-in-qualitative-synthesis/
LOCATION:H 0110
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T113000
DTSTAMP:20240531T074053Z
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UID:10000075-1718186400-1718191800@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:The effect of policy norms on public acceptance of pro-environmental policy measures
DESCRIPTION:There is a substantial body of research investigating and mapping the factors influencing citizens’ attitudes toward climate policy instruments. Based on reviews and meta-analyses we also have a quite clear idea about the role of various determinants. Despite this extensive examination\, there remains considerable variation in policy attitudes that demands further exploration\, not the least of contextual factors\, which have been relatively understudied.\nIn parallel fields\, such as individual environmental behavior—for example recycling or waste sorting—scholars have long emphasized the pivotal role of social norms in shaping and guiding actions. Building upon this finding\, our study introduces the novel concept of policy norms\, which encapsulate individuals’ perceptions of the prevailing social norms toward various pro-environmental policy measures\, such as taxes on fossil fuels\, as well as policies targeting climate related behaviors\, such as food consumption.\nOur investigation uses unique survey data collected from six countries—the United States\, Brazil\, Germany\, Sweden\, South Africa\, and India—comprising 12\,000 respondents. We find that policy norms are strongly associated with individuals’ inclinations toward accepting or rejecting a wide range policy measures. Importantly\, this influence persists even after accounting for established determinants such as ideology\, political trust\, environmental concern\, and personal norms.\nIn the future\, we plan to conduct experimental studies to better understand and confirm the reasons behind the effects we have observed. We want to explore how social norms and policy acceptance interact in more detail\, aiming to offer valuable insights that can improve climate policies worldwide.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/the-effect-of-policy-norms-on-public-acceptance-of-pro-environmental-policy-measures/
LOCATION:H 3005
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T113000
DTSTAMP:20240605T102147Z
CREATED:20240508T091135Z
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UID:10000074-1718186400-1718191800@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Coal and political backlash in Colombia
DESCRIPTION:Voter backlash can pose an important political economy barrier to the public and political acceptability of phasing out fossil fuels. We investigate the case of Colombia\, a country heavily dependent on coal exports\, which recently announced a complete phasing out of fossil fuels. Using a novel and unique data set\, we analyze how municipality-level changes in extracted coal and associated mining employment interact with voting outcomes\, looking at presidential elections from 2014-2022. Applying a staggered Difference in Difference design with continuous treatment\, we find that pro-mining and reformist parties are able to capitalize on changes in local coal labor markets. At the same time\, we find less political support for parties that promote phasing out mining activities\, pointing towards increasing political polarization.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/coal-and-political-backlash-in-colombia/
LOCATION:H 3005
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T113000
DTSTAMP:20240531T073953Z
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UID:10000073-1718186400-1718191800@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:How political attitudes change with energy prices: Quasi-experimental evidence from Germany
DESCRIPTION:We study the impact of the 2022-2023 energy crisis in Germany. We collect four waves of panel data to measure how political attitudes change with increasing energy prices for households. Our difference-in-differences estimation exploits unique features of the German energy sector\, which allows for a quasi-experimental design. We show that increases in electricity payments lead to a decline in support for democratic institutions\, with effects intensifying over time. The study sheds light on the consequences of economic shocks on political attitudes and has implications for the design of stringent climate policies.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/how-political-attitudes-change-with-energy-prices-quasi-experimental-evidence-from-germany/
LOCATION:H 3005
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
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SUMMARY:Public support for carbon pricing policies and different revenue recycling options: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the survey literature
DESCRIPTION:Identifying policy conditions that foster public support is critical for implementing effective direct and indirect carbon pricing policies. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the survey-based literature on change in public support for carbon pricing policies when different revenue recycling options are presented to respondents. Following a comprehensive and transparent machine-learning assisted screening of the literature\, our dataset comprises 35 studies containing 70 surveys across 26 countries covering a total of more than 100\,000 respondents. We find that the introduction of revenue recycling options increases public support for carbon pricing scheme\, but to different degrees depending on recycling scheme and region. Our meta-regression results indicate that green spending (i.e. using revenues for climate-friendly projects) is the only revenue recycling option associated with a statistically significant increase in public support for carbon pricing policies when compared to an allocation of the revenues towards public finance (i.e. using revenues government budget purposes). Our findings moreover suggest that the effect of revenue recycling options on public support depends on the region\, and is statistically stronger in Africa\, Asia and Pacific\, and Latin America and Caribbean compared to North America.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/public-support-for-carbon-pricing-policies-and-different-revenue-recycling-options-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-the-survey-literature/
LOCATION:H 3005
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T113000
DTSTAMP:20240531T073846Z
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SUMMARY:The Political Economy of Carbon Taxation
DESCRIPTION:Carbon taxation is often seen as a key instrument for cost-effective greenhouse gas mitigation. Yet\, we observe an implementation gap in terms of coverage and stringency. Successful adoption of carbon taxes depends on a myriad of political\, legal\, economic\, technical\, and multilateral factors. Considering such circumstances is crucial for successful policy choices to mitigate climate change effectively and in a just and acceptable manner.\nConducive conditions to carbon pricing have been studied along different lines. Quantitative analyses identify correlations of certain indicators with strong climate policy\, but tend to neglect causal mechanisms. On the other hand\, certain factors (e.g. public support)\, are studied extensively\, but often without comprehensive inclusion of other contextual variables. This makes it difficult to judge their relevance in comparison to other factors. Finally\, the case study literature offers a more in-depth analysis of individual climate policy processes. Since these studies naturally have a limited spatial-temporal focus\, external validity is typically low. Besides\, these studies rely on a variety of analytical approaches\, impeding comparison further.\nThe main objective of the study is to draw lessons from such qualitative case studies to understand when and why different political economy factors are relevant for the adoption success of carbon taxes\, and how they interact with each other. To that end\, a systematic review of the case study literature on carbon taxes is conducted\, including successful adoption as well as failed attempts on a global scale. This allows assessing the political economy of carbon taxes in different contexts and comparing them within a single analytical framework. The underlying study contributes to evidence-based climate policy by providing the hitherto scarce synthesis of qualitative data about carbon tax adoption. This approach allows for a more unbiased policy assessment and an inclusion of broader social science knowledge on carbon taxes.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/the-political-economy-of-carbon-taxation/
LOCATION:H 3005
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T113000
DTSTAMP:20240604T083346Z
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UID:10000056-1718186400-1718191800@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Stakeholder needs for Digital Evidence Synthesis Tools for Climate and Health: findings from a global survey and series of workshops
DESCRIPTION:Background: The climate crisis’s profound impact on human health necessitates immediate\, evidence-based action. Fast-growing research evidence on climate and health provides new opportunities but makes staying abreast with and rigorously synthesising evidence increasingly challenging and time consuming. While automation tools for evidence surveillance are being developed\, they lack rigorous evaluation and their suitability for climate and health research\, policy and practice has been largely overlooked.\nMethods: To understand the current application of Digital Evidence Synthesis Tools (DESTs)\, their future potential as well as barriers and opportunities for their uptake\, we conducted a global survey assessing user needs for DESTs in climate and health. Surveying approximately 2000 individuals worldwide\, 151 respondents provided valuable insights. Furthermore\, we conducted three workshops (with researchers\, tool developers\, science assessment experts) to discuss findings in more depth. \nResults: Covidence\, EPPI Reviewer\, Rayyan\, RevMan\, and DistillerSR emerged as popular DESTs. Researchers exhibited varying familiarity with different evidence synthesis practices\, with most using DESTs in title and abstract screening stages. They were generally perceived to increase time efficiency in evidence synthesis; however\, barriers to use included a lack of machine learning expertise\, cost considerations\, and uncertainty in tool selection. Specific needs for climate and health research were also highlighted\, emphasising variations in meta-labels\, definitions\, inclusion criteria\, and database structures. Respondents stressed the importance of rapidly updatable evidence bases to support living systematic reviews. Developers predicted future time savings in various evidence synthesis stages\, notably data extraction and visualisation. However\, all agreed that DESTs cannot replace human labour in quality appraisal. \nConclusion: Our findings shed light on the current landscape of DEST use in climate and health research\, and emphasise the need for increased investment\, capacity building\, and robust evaluations to propel the widespread adoption of DESTs and facilitate comprehensive and timely evidence synthesis.”
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/stakeholder-needs-for-digital-evidence-synthesis-tools-for-climate-and-health-findings-from-a-global-survey-and-series-of-workshops/
LOCATION:H 0112
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T113000
DTSTAMP:20240604T083314Z
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UID:10000055-1718186400-1718191800@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:The safe use of LLMs for screening in systematic reviews
DESCRIPTION:Background: \nThe field of Machine Learning (ML) for evidence synthesis aims to develop applications of machine learning that save labour by supplementing or replacing human effort at various stages of the systematic review process. Since ChatGPT popularised Large Language Models (LLMs) in November 2022\, several projects have assessed the potential to use LLMs to increase the labour savings possible when applying ML technologies to systematic reviews. Some of these projects have looked at the task of screening\, where a mature literature exists on how to manage the uncertainty that comes with any application of ML in order to ensure that the quality of reviews is not compromised.\nHowever\, the hitherto available evaluations of LLMs for screening have not sufficiently engaged with this existing literature\, such that we do not yet know the extent to which they may reduce labour in a realistic setting where the risk of missing relevant studies can be appropriately managed. \nObjectives: \n– To outline a framework for evaluating LLMs for screening in a way compatible with their safe use in real projects\, by combining with stopping criteria.\n– To assess the extent to which using LLMs for screening may offer additional labour savings as compared to standard methods\, while maintaining high standards\n– To assess the extent to which model choice and prompting strategy affect potential labour savings\n– To quantify the additional costs involved in using LLMs for screening instead of standard methods \nResults: \nCurrent results show that\, using simple prompts based solely on the review title\, LLMs result in substantially smaller labour savings than standard machine-learning prioritisation pipelines using support vector machine classifiers. Further results will show the effect of more complex prompting strategies involving study inclusion criteria\, as well as the comparative costs of LLM-assisted screening and traditional approaches. \nConclusions: \nThough LLMs offer impressive capabilities given their zero-shot nature\, their simplistic application in systematic review screening may result in smaller work savings than current approaches can deliver. A future research agenda may find ways to combine active learning approaches with LLMs\, for example by automatically adjusting prompts based on inclusion and exclusion decisions.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/the-safe-use-of-llms-for-screening-in-systematic-reviews/
LOCATION:H 0112
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T113000
DTSTAMP:20240604T083245Z
CREATED:20240508T083637Z
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UID:10000054-1718186400-1718191800@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Evidence Synthesis in Climate & Health: A systematic map of reporting quality and digital tool use
DESCRIPTION:The field of climate and health (C&H) is expanding rapidly and has experienced a substantial increase in evidence synthesis efforts\, to help provide robust guidance for policy and practice. To facilitate the efficiency and effectiveness of such work\, a range of tools have been developed to help streamline the evidence synthesis process – henceforth referred to as Digital Evidence Synthesis Tools (DESTs) -\, including those integrating machine learning. However\, to help provide recommendations to tool developers and funders about where our focus should be to enable the next step-change in evidence synthesis\, more information is needed about which tools are currently being used by C&H researchers\, and at which stages of the review process. To this end\, a systematic map is currently being undertaken of evidence syntheses published in the field of C&H up to December 2023 (n = 469). Deduplication\, screening and data extraction were undertaken in EPPI Reviewer\, with analysis facilitated by an an openly accessible EPPI Visualiser database. The findings reveal that a substantial percentage do not report tool utilisation (43.5%)\, with only 12.4% (n = 58) of all reviews using purpose-built systematic review platforms\, such as Covidence. Particularly surprising was the lack of reviews that reported any tools used during screening (20.9%\, n = 98)\, which is the stage that has been evaluated the most\, and where arguably the most digital evidence synthesis tools exist. The authors will provide information about the quality of reporting in C&H evidence syntheses\, as well as provide recommendations for future DEST use and development in the field.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/evidence-synthesis-in-climate-health-a-systematic-map-of-reporting-quality-and-digital-tool-use/
LOCATION:H 0112
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T094500
DTSTAMP:20240611T094407Z
CREATED:20240522T105759Z
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UID:10000279-1718182800-1718185500@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Panel -  The role of nature-based solutions in international climate policy
DESCRIPTION:Panelists: Samantha Cheng (WWF)\, Cheikh Mbow (Centre de Suivi Ecologique)\, Lynnette Neufeld (FAO)\, Biljana Macura (CEE) \nModerator: Ruth Garside (University of Exeter Medical School)
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/panel-natural-climate-solutions/
LOCATION:H 0104 (Elinor Ostrom Hall)
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T090000
DTSTAMP:20240609T132708Z
CREATED:20240522T110351Z
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UID:10000281-1718181900-1718182800@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Keynote - Assessing land-based climate solutions in IPCC assessments
DESCRIPTION:Cheikh Mbow is Director General at Centre de Suivi Ecologique\, Sénégal.\nKey messages: \n\nMany land-based adaptation and mitigation climate solutions can also combat desertification\, land degradation and enhanced food security.\nMost of the response options assessed contribute positively to sustainable development and other societal goals (high confidence). \nIPCC assessment would benefit from more efficient closing of evidence gaps. In particular\, it is critical to have better evidence on what natural climate solutions work\, under what conditions\, and why – in developing countries opportunities to lift global environmental assessments as well as evidence synthesis to the next level.\n\nFollowed by a panel on Natural climate solutions
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/keynote-assessing-land-based-climate-solutions-in-ipcc-assessments/
LOCATION:H 0104 (Elinor Ostrom Hall)
CATEGORIES:Keynote
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240612T084500
DTSTAMP:20240609T132618Z
CREATED:20240522T110115Z
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UID:10000280-1718181000-1718181900@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Keynote - Mapping out the evidence on the role of natural climate solutions in climate change mitigation
DESCRIPTION:Samantha Cheng is Director of Conservation Evidence at World Wildlife Fund.\nKey messages: \n\nSystematic mapping of the evidence on climate solutions is critical for efficient synthesis efforts\, the identification of evidence gaps as well as efficiently allocating scarce research funding resources\nThe evidence base for NbIs is significant and growing – with the majority assessing the relationship NBS and proxy outcomes of climate change mitigation. \nKey gaps in knowledge hamper the ability to inform ongoing and future investment and implementation at scale. \n\nFollowed by a panel on Natural climate solutions
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/keynote-mapping-out-the-evidence-on-the-role-of-natural-climate-solutions-in-climate-change-mitigation/
LOCATION:H 0104 (Elinor Ostrom Hall)
CATEGORIES:Keynote
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240611T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240611T183000
DTSTAMP:20240609T115208Z
CREATED:20240522T105530Z
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UID:10000278-1718127000-1718130600@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Panel - Accelerating progress towards the SDGs: insights from the Global SDG Synthesis Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Panelists: John Lavis (Global Commission on Evidence to Address Societal Challenges)\,  Yeonji Kim (Green Climate Fund)\, Elke Johanna de Buhr (UNICEF)\, Sven Harten (DEval) \nModerator: Jenn Thornhill Verma (McMaster Health Forum)
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/keynote-tracking-progress-towards-the-sdgs-insights-from-the-global-sdg-synthesis-coalition/
LOCATION:H 0104 (Elinor Ostrom Hall)
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240611T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240611T183000
DTSTAMP:20240604T074340Z
CREATED:20240522T105143Z
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UID:10000277-1718127000-1718130600@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Panel -  Challenges to providing a global evidence base to address societal challenges
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/panel-challenges-to-providing-a-global-evidence-base-to-address-societal-challenges/
LOCATION:H 0104 (Elinor Ostrom Hall)
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240611T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240611T170000
DTSTAMP:20240607T131711Z
CREATED:20240607T131711Z
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UID:10000301-1718119800-1718125200@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Integrity of corporate net zero pledges: Analysis of major food and beverages companies
DESCRIPTION:Food and beverage companies have a crucial role to play in cutting global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This study analyses net-zero and interim emission reduction targets of the world’s 20 largest food and beverage companies by revenue\, which collectively account for more than 1 GtCO2e of direct and indirect emissions annually in the context of recent developments in corporate climate integrity and target setting criteria. \n17 of the 20 companies have a net zero target or its equivalent. By contrast\, many companies lack short-term targets before 2030; they focus disproportionately on longer term\, net-zero emission target-setting rather than on short- and medium-term targets\, indicating that these companies are avoiding immediate actions to reduce emissions. Most of these short-term targets also did not cover Scope 3 emissions\, which comprised 93% of the companies’ total GHG emissions. Most of the companies are also not explicit whether they intend to rely on carbon dioxide removal (CDR) within or outside their value chains to realise net-zero or interim targets\, and very few companies specify to what extent. The effectiveness the nature-based solutions the companies describe for achieving their emission reduction targets is highly uncertain and carries risk of non-permanency and reversibility. Because of these reasons\, we were not able to make robust estimates of companies’ targeted value chain emission reduction trajectories. \nOverall\, only a minority of the assessed companies have targets that are relatively in line with international corporate climate action integrity standards. There is a need for significant improvements in upstream emissions reporting\, particularly under purchased goods and services and associated land-use change emissions. Strong improvements are also required in interim target setting in terms of frequency and enhanced transparency on scope and GHG coverage\, as well as the use of offsets or insets in meeting climate targets.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/integrity-of-corporate-net-zero-pledges-analysis-of-major-food-and-beverages-companies/
LOCATION:H 0110
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240611T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240611T170000
DTSTAMP:20240531T093451Z
CREATED:20240531T093451Z
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UID:10000294-1718119800-1718125200@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Mitigating Heat Stress and Implementing Adaptation Measures in the Berlin-Brandenburg Metropolitan Region
DESCRIPTION:Urban areas are particularly vulnerable to rising temperatures\, leading to increased heat stress and posing a significant threat to the well-being of their inhabitants. Our study focuses on heat stress and implementing adaptation measures in the Berlin-Brandenburg Metropolitan Region based on a specific development site. The collaborative study with VITO and BUUR was developed in cooperation with local stakeholders\, taking their recommendations and priorities into account. We present a detailed analysis of the current climate challenges faced by the region and propose a range of recommendations for urban planning and community engagement. \nThe region is experiencing a rise in extreme heat events due to climate change. Taking the demographic trends into account\, a growing share of the population will be 60+ years in 2040\, further increasing the vulnerability to heat stress. With a high-resolution urban climate model\, we analyze the exposure to heat stress for different climate futures based on a case study in the district of Pankow where the local government plans to build a school\, sports grounds and residential buildings. The analysis considers urbanization patterns\, cooling effects of vegetation and shadow\, to draw conclusions on the exposure to heat stress for 3 different building plans. \n  \nWe show that urban planners should prioritize green infrastructure to mitigate the urban heat island effect and guarantee the availability of cool areas for the population. Through a holistic approach considering different variables such as climate change\, public health\, social cohesion and biodiversity\, the study showcases that including adaptation to climate change in urban planning can have multiple co-benefits. \nThe findings serve as a valuable resource for policymakers\, urban planners\, and stakeholders in the Berlin-Brandenburg Metropolitan Region and beyond. It provides a roadmap for addressing the immediate and long-term challenges posed by heat stress and offers actionable recommendations to enhance climate resilience.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/mitigating-heat-stress-and-implementing-adaptation-measures-in-the-berlin-brandenburg-metropolitan-region/
LOCATION:H 3005
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240611T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240611T170000
DTSTAMP:20240610T064212Z
CREATED:20240529T115120Z
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UID:10000292-1718119800-1718125200@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:How climate change is shaping health: results from a qualitative study in Bangladesh\, Guatemala and Nigeria
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is affecting the health and well-being of adolescents and young people (AYP). Climate events will have cascading harms and impacts on the life trajectories of the rising generation\, as they face negative impacts on their educational attainment\, economic prospects\, and physical and mental health. However\, young people are often excluded from climate research and policy decisions. The Population Council and Women Deliver conducted participatory\, AYP co-led focus group discussions in three countries (Bangladesh\, Guatemala\, and Nigeria) to understand how young people perceive the effects of climate on their lives. We interviewed a total of 196 AYP ages 12-25 years. Respondents discussed a range of health-related harms due to climate change from malnutrition\, increased risk of infectious diseases\, sexual and reproductive health issues\, and water\, sanitation\, and hygiene (WASH) challenges. In Bangladesh\, young people discussed increasing child marriage\, and the menstrual hygiene challenges during flood events when clean water is scarce in shelters. In Guatemala\, indigenous youth described a movement toward monocultures and palm oil\, linked with loss of land rights\, and increased gender-based violence as migrants from outside the community came to work. In Nigeria\, youth attributed shifting gender norms and women taking on traditionally male-dominated roles to offset economic loss\, resulting in tensions and increased gender-based violence. In all three countries\, AYP discussed how climate change leads to feelings of anxiety and uncertainty about their futures and reinforces cycles of poverty. By presenting findings in AYP’s own words\, we aim to translate their experiences and observations into concrete findings that can be used to develop policies and programs that will directly address their needs.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/how-climate-change-is-shaping-health-results-from-a-qualitative-study-in-bangladesh-guatemala-and-nigeria/
LOCATION:H 0112
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240611T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240611T170000
DTSTAMP:20240529T114916Z
CREATED:20240529T114916Z
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UID:10000291-1718119800-1718125200@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Working in the intersection of climate and health in the Latin American and the Caribbean Context.
DESCRIPTION:Climate-sensitive infectious diseases (CSID) pose an increasing threat to public health as their prevalence is affected by changes in the climate in both local and global settings. To understand the climate-health nexus and improve the existing strategies on emergency preparedness and response to infectious disease outbreaks and pandemics\, it is pivotal that both climate and health-related scientific communities and stakeholders work closely. Based on a qualitative study that included 20 interviews with experts working in the intersection of climate and health in Latin American and Caribbean countries and in-person workshops for data validation\, we identified the main challenges scholars in the field face to advance research in CSID in the region. Key findings include that researchers working in climate and those working in health-related projects rarely collaborate or share spaces for interdisciplinary work; building a community of experts able to navigate the intersection of health and climate requires a common theoretical and methodological language in which collaboration is possible. Data sources for both areas are largely siloed and uncoordinated; in this regard\, there is a need to strengthen data systems that are interoperable and secure and in which environmental and epidemiological data can be available. A deeper agreement is needed on which and how relevant data should be collected\, stored or used. There is also a strong need for funding opportunities to foster collaboration across governmental agencies\, emergency response and academia. Finally\, civil society expertise\, particularly from the most vulnerable groups exposed to the climatic crisis\, is excluded from most existing research and collaboration should be extended to local communities.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/working-in-the-intersection-of-climate-and-health-in-the-latin-american-and-the-caribbean-context/
LOCATION:H 0112
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240611T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240611T170000
DTSTAMP:20240531T093024Z
CREATED:20240508T151851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T093024Z
UID:10000242-1718119800-1718125200@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Progress and gaps in climate change adaptation in coastal cities across the globe
DESCRIPTION:In the context of climate change adaptation\, coastal cities deserve special attention as they are faced with an abundance of climate impacts while also being engines of economic development\, innovation\, and culture with\, in theory\, high adaptation potential. While there is eclectic evidence for urban adaptation\, we are lacking a global overview of the extent to which coastal cities are on track in adapting to climate risks. Building on the Global Adaptation Mapping Initiative (GAMI)\, this paper presents findings from a global review of empirical evidence for adaptation in coastal cities. We systematically analysed adaptation actions reported in the scientific literature for 199 coastal cities to provide the first stocktake of empirical evidence of coastal urban adaptation. The paper addresses four questions: (1) How is evidence for coastal urban adaptation spread across the globe? (2) Which hazards and trends of exposure and vulnerability are reported? (3) Which responses are reported and which actors are involved in their implementation? (4) What is the speed\, scope\, and depth of the reported adaptation? Using the World Bank’s income groups and city sizes as cross-cutting lines of analysis\, our findings show among others that there is comparatively little published knowledge on coastal urban adaptation in low and middle-income economies. Reported adaptation measures are predominantly designed based on past and current\, rather than future\, patterns in hazards\, exposure\, and vulnerability and implementation actors differ depending on the income group. Overall\, the assessed evidence mostly presents coastal urban adaptation that is rather slow\, of narrow scope\, and not transformative. These and further findings from this evidence mapping represent valuable insights for both\, scientists and policy-makers as they provide a nuanced overview of the state of adaptation in coastal cities.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/progress-and-gaps-in-climate-change-adaptation-in-coastal-cities-across-the-globe/
LOCATION:H 3005
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240611T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240611T170000
DTSTAMP:20240531T092953Z
CREATED:20240508T151742Z
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UID:10000241-1718119800-1718125200@whatworksclimate.solutions
SUMMARY:Modelling Future Urban Growth Scenarios in the Context of SSPs and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation to Address Flood risk in Huế Vietnam.
DESCRIPTION:The city of Huế has experienced significant urban growth\, driven by population growth\, economic development\, and rural-to-urban migration. This expansion has intensified the city’s vulnerability to flooding\, a recurring natural hazard exacerbated by climate change and inadequate urban planning. Despite growing awareness of the importance of ecosystem-based adaptation in urban flood management\, there remains a gap in understanding how these strategies can be effectively integrated into urban planning processes\, particularly in the context of rapidly growing cities like Huế. This study therefore aims to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of incorporating ecosystem-based adaptation measures into urban growth modeling to enhance flood resilience. The study integrates ecosystem-based adaptation (EBA) strategies and an empirical model into a CA-based model (UGM) to explore potential future urban growth scenarios by 2050 and their impact on flood risk in Huế. Three different scenarios based on the shared socio-economic pathways (SSPs 1\, 2\, and 3) are developed in the context of the rate of urbanization\, restricting urban growth in flood-prone areas\, land areas with tourism opportunities (tourism is a major economic sector in Huế)\, and high opportunities for ecosystem services in the city. Scenario 1\, aligned with SSP 1\, portrays future urban growth characterized by robust ecosystem-based adaptation measures. Scenario 2 (SSP2) reflects the current trajectory\, incorporating partial ecosystem-based adaptation measures\, while scenario 3 (SSP3) depicts limited ecosystem-based adaptation. Across all scenarios\, urban land use expands through inner densification and extension of existing urban areas. However\, the topography of the province\, flanked by mountains in the west and the sea and lagoon in the east\, constrains future urban growth. Notably\, regardless of the scenarios\, urban expansion is anticipated in the low-lying plains of the province\, exacerbating the city’s exposure to flooding.
URL:https://whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/modelling-future-urban-growth-scenarios-in-the-context-of-ssps-and-ecosystem-based-adaptation-to-address-flood-risk-in-hue-vietnam/
LOCATION:H 3005
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