The impact on the vulnerable is a priority often mentioned in climate action reports and plans. Climate leaders know that every tonne of greenhouse gas emitted increases the intensity, frequency, and duration of climate impacts (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), 2021), and thereby human suffering. There are multiple climate action frameworks from social and …
A colleague who I deeply respect as a leader recently mentioned a principle of Christian leadership, the teachings of Jethro. Although I don’t personally identify with a particular religious affiliation, I strongly support everyone’s right to identify with their own beliefs. I am fascinated by the diversity of worldviews and underlying value systems, as I […]
Before I started my journey into the MACAL program, I like so many other people in the world, sought solutions to the climate crisis. However, when I look back to what I read and discussed with friends and family these were only surface level solutions such as recycling or driving electric cars. This general lack […]
Closing my last post “Adaptation in a Capitalist Society, Should it be Incremental or Transformative?” I proposed the need to consider situational adaptation when assessing a situation and choosing the best adaptation instead of focusing on identifying an adaptation methodology that best fits all situations. … Continue readingLeading Change in Modern Society
Climate change has emerged as one of the greatest challenges of our time, demanding urgent action to ensure a sustainable future for our planet and future generations. As the need for effective climate action intensifies, the role of climate action leaders becomes paramount. These leaders play a crucial role in driving the transformation towards a… Read More »Paving the Way Towards a Sustainable Future
By Joanna Burris for CALS501: Leading Climate Action in Society, Assignment 5 Communicating climate risk is a two-way street. It is not merely about informing people, but about learning from and understanding them. To do so, and to communicate more eff…
Photo by Eric Yuen on Free Range Communicating climate risk can be seen as akin to a guided river journey
Continue readingNavigating the River of Intuitive Thinking with Deliberative Strokes
The CALS 503 Climate Risk Management course enabled us to examine fundamental principles, theories, and concepts of climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction. Moreover, the relationship between disaster risk management and climate change adaptation was explored with a focus on developing comprehensive risk assessment frameworks. The course material inspired further research on transformational change in …
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According to Bush et al. (2022), “global surface temperature will continue to increase until at least the mid-century under all emissions scenarios considered” (p.10). So, no matter how we choose to tackle the climate crisis, this continual rise in temperature will lead to further change and increasing risks. (Arias et al., 2021, p. 40). However, […]
Is how we think a barrier to climate action? This post provides some stratgies for the climate change practioner to get decision makers attention regarding climate risk.
