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A Methodology for Meta-Analysis of Local Climate Change Adaptation Policies
Citation:
Hughes, S. A Methodology for Meta-Analysis of Local Climate Change Adaptation Policies. Carolinas Climate Resilience Conference, Charlotte, NC, April 28 - 29, 2014.
Impact/Purpose:
The purpose of this poster is to present the research framework and approaches I am developing for my ORISE postdoctoral project, and to get feedback on early analyses.
Description:
Local governments are beginning to take steps to address the consequences of climate change, such as sea level rise and heat events. However, we donot have a clear understanding of what local governments are doing -- the extent to which they expect climate change to affect their community, the typesof actions they have in place to address climate change, and the resources at their disposal for implementation. Several studies have been conducted byacademics, non-governmental organizations, and public agencies to assess the status of local climate change adaptation. This project collates the findingsfrom dozens of such studies to conduct a meta-analysis of local climate change adaptation actions. The studies will be characterized along severaldimensions, including (a) methods used, (b) timing and geographic scope, (c) topics covered, (d) types of adaptation actions identified, (e) implementationstatus, and (f) public engagement and environmental justice dimensions considered. The poster presents the project's rationale and approach and someillustrative findings from early analyses.