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Alison Feist1, Ryan Plummer2, Julia Baird2
1Environmental Sustainability Research Centre, Niagara Region, Brock University, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1, Canada. alisonf94@gmail.com.
Environmental Management
|March 28, 2020
Summary
Multiparty collaboration is key for community climate change adaptation. This study analyzed three Canadian cases, revealing common qualities and outcomes vital for effective climate action strategies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Social Science Research
Background:
- Super wicked environmental problems like climate change require collaborative solutions.
- Understanding the dynamics of multiparty collaboration for climate change adaptation remains limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze multiparty collaboration in community climate change adaptation.
- To identify key qualities and outcomes of collaborative processes.
- To explore the practical implementation of these collaborations.
Main Methods:
- Cross-case analysis of three distinct cases in New Brunswick, Canada.
- Data collection through questionnaires administered to involved individuals.
- In-depth key informant interviews were conducted.
Main Results:
- Identified case-specific variations in collaborative approaches.
- Revealed common qualities and outcomes across all analyzed cases.
- Highlighted important elements for successful collaborative settings.
Conclusions:
- Multiparty collaboration offers valuable insights for climate change adaptation strategies.
- Understanding collaborative processes enhances their functional effectiveness.
- Findings inform the uptake of collaborative strategies in addressing climate change.
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