scholarly journals Sociological Perspectives on Climate Change and Society: A Review

Climate ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Md Saidul Islam ◽  
Edson Kieu
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
Interdisciplinary Cooperation ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
Potential Core ◽  
Climate Change Research ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approaches ◽  
Connected Body ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

Society is at an important intersection in dealing with the challenges of climate change, and this paper is presented at a critical juncture in light of growing recognition that the natural sciences are insufficient to deal with these challenges. Critical aspects of sociological perspectives related to climate change research are brought together in this review in the hope of fostering greater interdisciplinary collaboration between the natural and social sciences. We fervently argue for the need to inculcate interdisciplinary approaches that can provide innovative perspectives and solutions to the challenges we face from the impacts of climate change. As such, some critical sociological perspectives are addressed, with two objectives: (a) to provide a foundational opening for readers seeking an introductory perspective and potential core contributions of sociological insights on climate change; and (b) to explore opportunities and obstacles that may occur with increased interdisciplinary cooperation and collaboration. We lay out fundamental ideas by assembling a loosely connected body of sociological research, hoping to develop and advance the collaborative research agenda between sociology and other disciplines for the near future.

scholarly journals Interdisciplinary cooperation on impacts of climate change in the Arctic

Eos ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 93 (39) ◽  
pp. 376-376
Author(s):  
Lois Wardell ◽  
Linling Chen ◽  
Sara Strey
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Interdisciplinary Cooperation ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

scholarly journals Hot topics in biodiversity and climate change research

F1000Research ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 928
Author(s):  
Barry W. Brook ◽  
Damien A. Fordham
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Genetic Data ◽  
Ecological Communities ◽  
Climate Change Research ◽  
Consistent Finding ◽  
Large Databases ◽  
New Methodologies ◽  
Societal Interest ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change ◽  
Highly Cited

With scientific and societal interest in biodiversity impacts of climate change growing enormously over the last decade, we analysed directions and biases in the recent most highly cited data papers in this field of research (from 2012 to 2014). The majority of this work relied on leveraging large databases of already collected historical information (but not paleo- or genetic data), and coupled these to new methodologies for making forward projections of shifts in species’ geographical ranges, with a focus on temperate and montane plants. A consistent finding was that the pace of climate-driven habitat change, along with increased frequency of extreme events, is outpacing the capacity of species or ecological communities to respond and adapt.

scholarly journals Global Climate Change and Solutions for Urban Sustainability of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-31
Author(s):  
Phan Dao ◽  
Nguyễn Thuy Lan Chi
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Global Climate Change ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Ho Chi Minh City ◽  
Urban Sustainable Development ◽  
Standard Construction ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Mega Cities ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

Abstract Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), the largest city in Vietnam, is steadily growing, certainly towards a mega city in the near future. Like other mega cities at the boom stage, it has to face with serious environmental matters insolvable for many years. The situation may be worse under the effects of global climate change, geological subsidence due to non-standard construction and sea level rise. The situation of HCMC can be damaged or even broken by resonant effects of unsolved environmental matters and latent impacts of climate change. This article shows the challenges to the urban sustainable development under the duo effect of urban environmental matters and climate change in Ho Chi Minh City. Opportunities and strategic directions to overcome the challenges are also analyzed and recommended.

scholarly journals Advers Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity and Natural Disasters

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Tamaz Patarkalashvil ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Biodiversity Loss ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Change Processes ◽  
Mitigate Climate Change ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change ◽  
Warming Process

Reserved areas play vital role in preserving biodiversity and mitigating threats to climate change at local and world levels. Climate change that is already observed in many parts of the planet is the biggest and most horrible perspective facing our planet in near future. Adverse climate change processes are observed in Georgia too. In last decades biodiversity loss and increased natural disasters frequently take place. Scientists warn that if we will not be able to stop warming process at 1.50C we cannot be able to avoid unpredictable and irreversible consequences. Ecologists agree that enlargement of the existed reserved areas and creation of new ones will help to preserve biodiversity and mitigate climate change. They propose to enlarge the existed reserved areas up to 30% by 2030 and designate 20% of territory under strict monitoring [1]. At the same time we are sure that most of the local governments will not be happy by implementation of this idea and we believe that it must be supported and monitored by international nongovernmental organizations.

scholarly journals THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE RURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT – THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

2017 ◽  
Vol XIX (3) ◽  
pp. 337-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Zsarnoczky
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Climate Change Impacts ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Rural Regions ◽  
Human Ecosystems ◽  
High Level ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

Climate change a phenomenon mainly caused by the high level of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission into the atmosphere of the Earth - makes human ecosystems vulnerable and is predicted to affect our everyday life in the near future. The increased intensity of storms, cyclones, drought and flooding; the greater magnitude and frequency of heat and cold waves and the continuous rise of the sea-level are likely to generate more geopolitical conflicts, especially in the most vulnerable regions of the planet. The three main categories of climate change impacts are classified as environmental, economic and social effects. The economic and social consequences of climate change are expected to significantly reduce the resilience of rural tourism regions and their capability to successfully respond to other possible critical events. Due to the impacts of natural disasters and extreme climatic events, global climate change affects European rural regions, too. The development of sustainable rural tourism requires the in-depth understanding of the ongoing processes and the development of tools that will serve the interest of tourism and local people alike.

scholarly journals Climate change research and the search for solutions: rethinking interdisciplinarity

2021 ◽  
Vol 168 (3-4) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Lisa F. Schipper ◽  
Navroz K. Dubash ◽  
Yacob Mulugetta
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Climate Change ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Knowledge Systems ◽  
Political Pressure ◽  
Climate Change Research ◽  
Social Sciences And Humanities ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approaches ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Interdisciplinary Knowledge

Abstract Growing political pressure to find solutions to climate change is leading to increasing calls for multiple disciplines, in particular those that are not traditionally part of climate change research, to contribute new knowledge systems that can offer deeper and broader insights to address the problem. Recognition of the complexity of climate change compels researchers to draw on interdisciplinary knowledge that marries natural sciences with social sciences and humanities. Yet most interdisciplinary approaches fail to adequately merge the framings of the disparate disciplines, resulting in reductionist messages that are largely devoid of context, and hence provide incomplete and misleading analysis for decision-making. For different knowledge systems to work better together toward climate solutions, we need to reframe the way questions are asked and research pursued, in order to inform action without slipping into reductionism. We suggest that interdisciplinarity needs to be rethought. This will require accepting a plurality of narratives, embracing multiple disciplinary perspectives, and shifting expectations of public messaging, and above all looking to integrate the appropriate disciplines that can help understand human systems in order to better mediate action.

scholarly journals Auswirkungen der Klimaänderung auf die schweizerische Wasserkraftnutzung

2013 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Weingartner ◽  
B. Schädler ◽  
P. Hänggi
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Hydraulic Power ◽  
Winter Half ◽  
Hydropower Production ◽  
Summer Half ◽  
The Alps ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

Abstract. Hydraulic power contributes for a large part to electricity production in Switzerland. However, hydropower could be strongly affected by climate change. For that reason, the project CCWasserkraft – which results are summarised here – has been launched. In different studies, important aspects of the interactions between climate, hydrology and hydropower were investigated. Comprehensive simulations in representative catchments allowed quantifying the impacts of climate change on discharge and hydropower production. Finally, the results were extrapolated to whole Switzerland. The results show that significant changes are likely in the near future 2021–2050: an increase of hydropower production is projected for the winter half year, whereas stagnation or a decrease is expected in the summer half year. On the whole, the yearly hydropower production should remain constant or could even increase slightly. Projections for 2070–2099 remain uncertain. However, hydropower production from highly glaciated catchments located in southern and eastern Valais as well as catchments south of the Alps is expected to decline.

scholarly journals Present and Future Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in Sub-Saharan Africa

Atmosphere ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1321
Author(s):  
Caradee Yael Wright ◽  
Mary Norval
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Considerable Concern ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

The impacts of climate change on human health and wellbeing in sub-Saharan Africa are projected to increase in the near future and are of considerable concern [...]

scholarly journals Extent and ecological consequences of hunting in Central African rainforests in the twenty-first century

2013 ◽  
Vol 368 (1625) ◽  
pp. 20120303 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. A. Abernethy ◽  
L. Coad ◽  
G. Taylor ◽  
M. E. Lee ◽  
F. Maisels
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Central Africa ◽  
First Century ◽  
Large Mammals ◽  
Ecological Changes ◽  
Almost All ◽  
And Function ◽  
Trophic Webs ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

Humans have hunted wildlife in Central Africa for millennia. Today, however, many species are being rapidly extirpated and sanctuaries for wildlife are dwindling. Almost all Central Africa's forests are now accessible to hunters. Drastic declines of large mammals have been caused in the past 20 years by the commercial trade for meat or ivory. We review a growing body of empirical data which shows that trophic webs are significantly disrupted in the region, with knock-on effects for other ecological functions, including seed dispersal and forest regeneration. Plausible scenarios for land-use change indicate that increasing extraction pressure on Central African forests is likely to usher in new worker populations and to intensify the hunting impacts and trophic cascade disruption already in progress, unless serious efforts are made for hunting regulation. The profound ecological changes initiated by hunting will not mitigate and may even exacerbate the predicted effects of climate change for the region. We hypothesize that, in the near future, the trophic changes brought about by hunting will have a larger and more rapid impact on Central African rainforest structure and function than the direct impacts of climate change on the vegetation. Immediate hunting regulation is vital for the survival of the Central African rainforest ecosystem.

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