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Emily Eisenhauer1, Keely Maxwell1, Brittany Kiessling2
1U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development, Washington, DC, United States of America.
Environmental Research Communications
|April 11, 2025
Summary
This study highlights the importance of participatory processes in climate resilience planning for smaller cities and rural areas. Findings reveal community members
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science and Policy
- Urban Planning and Community Development
- Social Equity and Justice Studies
Background:
- Integrating equity into climate resilience planning is crucial for addressing social vulnerability and preventing the perpetuation of inequities.
- Existing research on resilience planning often focuses on large urban areas and plan content, with limited understanding of participatory engagement in smaller communities.
- There is a recognized need to improve how equity and justice are incorporated and implemented in climate resilience and adaptation strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a qualitative analysis of participatory engagement in climate resilience planning within smaller cities and rural areas.
- To develop an equitable resilience planning tool through human-centered design research and community case studies.
- To identify key themes and challenges in incorporating community members' experiences and ideas into equitable resilience actions.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of community case studies in smaller cities and rural areas.
- Development of an equitable resilience planning tool using human-centered design principles.
- Conducting participatory engagement activities such as storytelling, mapping, and brainstorming with community members.
Main Results:
- Community members integrate environmental and social concerns into resilience planning.
- Identified challenges include framing social vulnerability, understanding perpetuating social systems, recognizing diverse traumas, and sustaining engagement without dedicated resources.
- The power of convening and shared experiences emerged as significant factors in participatory processes.
Conclusions:
- Insights from this research can inform more effective incorporation of equity into climate resilience planning.
- The study advances the understanding of equitable resilience by focusing on participatory engagement in diverse community settings.
- Addressing social systems and ensuring sustained engagement are critical for successful equitable resilience initiatives.
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