scholarly journals Revitalising Embodied Community Knowledges as Leverage for Climate Change Engagement

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Donkers
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Local Participation ◽  
Engagement Strategies ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
To Come ◽  
Changing Attitudes

Abstract Scientists inform us that the industrialised epoch has caused climate breakdown and ecological collapse that threaten human survival. These facts impose a sense of urgency on us to understand that our modern ways of living have created these problems and that we must find ways to resolve them. Communities need to come to terms with the damage that industrialisation has caused to ecology, adapt to the climatic consequences that have been unleashed, and adopt more sustainable ways of living. Yet, the scale of this crisis and lack of wisdom to act can be numbing, so how can communities become more informed and motivated to take action? This paper proposes a performative, practice-led approach to generate discrete engagement strategies that enliven public attention towards changing attitudes, developing more holistic behaviours and adopting mitigative actions. Such engagements are relatable, values-oriented and framed towards the priorities, knowledges, capacities, and lived experiences of rurally-based, intergenerational communities. This novel approach is exemplified in a case study on community food growing that successfully achieved decarbonisation targets. Public engagement was developed through the strategic promotion of embodied community knowledges (ECK) to engender and intensify a sense of ability to respond and act. A series of decarbonisation projects were designed to engage and mobilise local participation through the practical, adaptive capacities that lay within the community. Findings revealed that valuing a community’s existing body of knowledge and revitalising that knowledge as a method of climate change engagement increased the potential for attentive, effective, and committed community-based actions.

scholarly journals Are different benthic communities in Arctic delta lakes distinguishable along a hydrological connectivity gradient using a rapid bioassessment approach?

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 463-487
Author(s):  
Ryan W. Scott ◽  
Suzanne E. Tank ◽  
Xiaowa Wang ◽  
Roberto Quinlan
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Benthic Communities ◽  
Mackenzie Delta ◽  
Benthic Assemblages ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Rapid Bioassessment ◽  
The Family ◽  
Productivity Gradients ◽  
To Come ◽  
Potential Use

Aquatic habitats in the Canadian Arctic are expected to come under increasing stress due to projected effects of climate change. There is a need for community-based biomonitoring programs to observe and understand the effects of these stressors on the environment. Here we present results from a 5 year annual sampling program of benthic invertebrates from lakes in the Mackenzie Delta, Northwest Territories, using a rapid bioassessment protocol. Connectivity between the deltaic lakes and main channels is a major driver of lake function and is expected to be substantially impacted by climate change. Lakes were selected along a gradient of connectivity based on sill elevation above the river. Using multivariate analyses of community structure, we determined that benthic assemblages responded to differences in connection time among lakes. This response was detected using a coarse taxonomic level that could be applied by community groups or volunteers but was stronger when invertebrates were identified to the family and genus levels. A secondary gradient was observed that corresponded to productivity gradients in lakes that are isolated from the river during summer. We show that benthic assemblages have potential use as sensitive indicators of climate-mediated changes to the hydrology of lakes in the Mackenzie Delta.

For the sustainability of the forests, the tigers and the tribals: Royal Bank of Scotland in the Kanha-Pench corridor, India

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vineeta Dutta Roy
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
International Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Social

Theoretical basis Poverty, business strategy and sustainable development. International development planning and poverty alleviation strategies have moved beyond centralised, top-down approaches and now emphasise decentralised, community-based approaches that incorporate actors from the community, government, non-governmental agencies and business. Collective action by Bottom of the Pyramid residents gives them greater control in self-managing environmental commons and addressing the problems of environmental degradation. Co-creation and engaging in deep dialogue with stakeholders offer significant potential for launching new businesses and generating mutual value. The case study rests on the tenets of corporate social responsibility. It serves as an example of corporate best practice towards ensuring environmental sustainability and community engagement for providing livelihood support and well-being. It illustrates the tool kit of building community-based adaptive capacities against climate change. Research methodology The field-based case study was prepared from inputs received from detailed interviews of company functionaries. Company documents are shared by the company and used with their permission. Secondary data accessed from newspapers, journal articles available online and information from the company website. Case overview/synopsis The case study is about the coming together of several important agencies working in the areas of forest and wildlife conservation, climate change adaptive planning for ecosystems and communities, social upliftment and corporate social responsibility in the Kanha Pench landscape of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. The challenges are many. For one, the landscape is a rapidly degrading one, if interventions for its revival are not put in place soon enough, it may not only jeopardise the survival of its human inhabitants, which are already living here in poverty, but it will extinguish the chances of the long-term sustainability of the species of tigers living in the protected tiger reserves of Kanha and Pench. Complexity academic level The case study would be helpful for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

scholarly journals Applying the DRCA Risk Template on the Flood-Prone Disaster Prevention Community Due to Climate Change

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 891
Author(s):  
Chin-Yu He ◽  
Ching-Pin Tung ◽  
Yong-Jun Lin
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Adaptation ◽  
Disaster Prevention ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Adaptation ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
Taipei City ◽  
Building Community ◽  
Adaptation Model

Climate change is apparent, and the impacts are becoming increasingly fierce. The community’s adaptation is more important than before. Community-based adaptation (CBA) is now gaining worldwide attention. Taiwan has promoted disaster prevention communities (DPC) for many years. Although the communities’ promotion can increase their capacity to promote efficiency, the top-down job designation may not adequately meet the community’s needs. This research aims to establish a community adaptation model and focus on building community adaptation capabilities from the bottom-up due to climate change. We design a community adaptation model that integrated climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR). A disaster reduction and climate adaptation (DRCA) risk template was illustrated and adopted in the study. The 2D flooding model using future rainfall simulates the flooding depth for the hazard for it. This information is offered for discussing possible countermeasures with residents during the participatory risk analysis process. An urban laboratory concept is also adopted in this study. The Zutian community, Tucheng District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, a flood-prone community, served as a case study area to illustrate those concepts and tools. The proposed adaptation model could then strengthen the community’s resilience to cope with future impacts due to climate change.

scholarly journals Adaptation to Climate Change as a Key Dimension of Urban Regeneration in Europe: The Cases of Copenhagen, Vienna, and Madrid

2021 ◽  
pp. 65-89
Author(s):  
Sonia De Gregorio Hurtado
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Urban Regeneration ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Urban Decay ◽  
The Common

AbstractUrban regeneration emerged during the 1990s as a policy area aimed at addressing urban decay through a novel approach to overcoming the limitations rooted in physical sectoral transformation. From that point on, a number of integrating mechanisms and relevant topics have emerged in this field, aimed at resolving current urban problems. At this juncture, when climate change has now been recognized as one of the most pressing urban challenges, urban regeneration needs to integrate adaptation to climate change as a crucial basis for action toward resilient urban transformation. This study springs from the recognition of the relevance of this policy approach, the analysis of which is undertaken focusing on three European cities – Copenhagen, Vienna, and Madrid – to understand whether and how the three municipalities are currently integrating adaptation to climate change within their urban regeneration programs. This objective is addressed through a mixed qualitative methodology that uses the case study approach to analyze the policy process, drivers, and obstacles that are fostering or limiting that vision in each local context. The research responds to the questions posed, showing the transformative capacity of integrating adaptation explicitly in the “common” regeneration practice of municipalities, the relevance of the development of local capacity as a crucial element for that, and other main factors that enable cities to advance or keep rooted in “traditional practices.”

scholarly journals Study on the Development of Community Based Tourism Coastal Areas (Case Study: Historical Beach in Batu Bara Regency)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 141-153
Author(s):  
Ivany Hidayat ◽  
Nurlisa Ginting ◽  
Hilma Tamiami Fachrudin
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Economic Aspect ◽  
Regional Economic Growth ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Marine Tourism ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Beach Tourism ◽  
To Come

The tourism industry is one of sectors that can help improve the welfare of the community. One of them is the famous Historical Beach in Batu Bara Regency. Historical Beach has opportunity to be developed as marine tourism by involving the community. The purpose of this research is to formulate the concept of Community Based Tourism towards the development of Historical Beach tourism areas. Tourist attractions on the economic aspect, the more tourists who come to visit tourist attractions because of the attractiveness that offers it, income of the community will increase. Then tourist attractions on the socio-cultural aspects of the study area for local products or community handicrafts have not been implemented, thus hampering the income of the surrounding community or craft activists. Amenity to the economic aspect, managers who are assisted by the local government can improve services and facilities and innovation of tourism activities to attract tourists to visit beach attractions. Amenity to the socio-cultural aspect, culture owned by the community is the coastal Malay culture which has great potential as an attraction for tourists to come to tourist objects as well as develop regional economic growth. Keywords: Community Based Tourism, Tourist Attractions, Amenities, Economic Aspects, Socio-Cultural Aspects.

INNOVATIONS IN FINANCIAL INCLUSION OF THE URBAN POOR: A MODEL OF RAHAT CREDIT COOPERATIVE SOCIETY, INDIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 27-50
Author(s):  
ANJALI KULKARNI
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Urban Poor ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Cooperative Society ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Level Data ◽  
To Come

Most of the Asian countries face challenge of poverty which is linked with unemployment. Lack of assets and income make poor unable to invest for self employment or for knowledge /skill development leading to employment. Access to financial services may help people to come out of poverty through variety of ways like availing credit, insurance and saving facilities. In India, in spite of several initiatives for financial inclusion, field level data shows that by merely opening bank account the access to credit may not be there and financial inclusion in true sense may not happen. The microfinance movement had regional success in India. There are almost 35% urban poor in India indicating the need of innovations in financial services for them. “Rahat Urban Credit Cooperative Society” was a initiative in 2008 of few persons belonging to Islam religion and believing on the teachings of Quran that the interest should not be taken. Though inspired by a particular religion the services are extended to all community groups. In today’s context when different religions are discussed for using the religious values/teachings negatively, Rahat will be a unique example how religious teachings can be utilized positively for society’s benefits. Since 2011, besides usual financial products, it gives interest free and collateral free loans for urban poor for self employment and for consumption purposes. The case study focuses on understanding the community based business model and its impact on urban poor in terms of their financial needs by analyzing the financial performance. The study explores how 98% recovery rate for loans is there and how depositors are attracted for interest free product. It also tries to understand the use of social capital in provision of financial services for urban poor having inability to give collateral. “Rahat” means relief. The present paper l brings out a Rahat model of financial services and inclusion of urban poor and try to understand how it has brought the relief in urban poor lives.

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