Learning with practitioners: climate change adaptation priorities in a Canadian community

Picketts, Ian M.; Curry, John; Déry, Stephen J.; Cohen, Stewart

doi:10.1007/s10584-012-0653-8

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“…Recent researches have combined both methods to assess and identify climate change risk and adaptation options with valuable results on the adoption of a local adaptation strategy (Picketts et al 2013;Cohen et al 2006). Tisdell (2010) evaluated the implications of different water policy options in a semiarid area of Australia by modelling and found that the most cost effective option was a reduction of the water allocation to entitlement holders in order to increase water available for environmental use.…”

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Towards Adaptation to Climate Change: Water for Rice in the Coastal Wetlands of Doñana, Southern Spain

Iglesias

Sánchez

Garrote

et al. 2015

Water Resour Manage

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Rice production in coastal wetlands provides critical ecosystem services that range from flood control to wildlife habitat. In the Iberian Peninsula rice was introduced in the 10th Century. Today Iberian rice accounts for about one quarter of the total rice production of the European Union, almost exclusively cultivated in the coastal wetlands of Spain, with permanent flooding. The intensive water management required to produce rice stands at a crucial point since freshwater supply is deteriorating at an unprecedented rate. Here we explore flexible adaptation options to climate change in the Doñana wetlands -a world heritage and biodiversity site -from two points of view: What are the policy options for agricultural water management in view of climate change? How can informed stakeholders contribute to better adaptation? The first question is addressed by simulating water availability to farmers with the WAAPA model under a range of adaptation policy options derived from the view of the local communities. The second question was addressed by means of participatory research. Adaptation options are framed according to the local environmental, social and policy context. Results suggest that perception on the potential role of new water infrastructure and farming subsidies dominates the view of local communities. The choices of the stakeholders that could be simulated with the hydrological model, were quantified in terms of additional water availability for the rice farming, therefore providing a quantitative measure to the qualitative solutions. Information provided during the study shaped the final adaptation options developed. Our research contributes to the definition of sustainable rice production in Europe.Water Resour Manage

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“…They stressed the scarcity of water as the biggest problem and proposed consensual management strategies that include coordinated local plans and increased professional training. Participatory research can help to advance adaptation planning since knowing and doing is linked through action (Moser and Elkstrom 2011;Picketts et al 2013).…”

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Towards Adaptation to Climate Change: Water for Rice in the Coastal Wetlands of Doñana, Southern Spain

Iglesias

Sánchez

Garrote

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“…Prince George exhibits a high level of interest in planning for climate change through the processes of adaptation and mitigation. The authors are undertaking further research on climate change adaptation in Prince George [32], and British Columbia is taking a leadership role in climate change mitigation through a provincial carbon tax, which was introduced in 2008 and increases annually [33], and by requiring communities to incorporate greenhouse gas reduction targets into their Offi cial Community Plans.…”

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Evaluating local sustainability: planning in northern british columbia, canada

Curry¹,

Picketts²

2014

Int. J. SDP

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Local governments in British Columbia have been presented with an opportunity to become more sustainable through the development of Integrated Community Sustainability Plans (ICSPs). These are broad overarching documents aimed at guiding all community decision making towards environment, social, and economic sustainability. This article explores these planning efforts, focusing on the development of the City of Prince George ICSP. Ten key dimensions for sustainable city development developed by Jeffrey Kenworthy are used as evaluative criteria to explore the effectiveness of the Prince George ICSP in promoting the complex topic of sustainability to residents and decision makers. An 11th criterion, related to climate change, is also added to Kenworthy's dimensions. The results of this evaluative research show positive activities in moving towards mixed-use and compact development; integrating natural elements into the urban landscape; developing a communication plan which engages and educates the public; and considering local and regional climate change impacts. Attention needs to be focused towards improving multimodal transportation development and creating a more high-quality public realm. Using Kenworthy's dimensions to evaluate the plans has proven to be a worthwhile exercise revealing sustainability strengths and weaknesses. As sustainability planning is relatively new in northern cities and towns, this assessment will help other northern and rural communities to guide their own plans.

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“…Previous efforts have led to the creation of downscaled climate information, which was applied by City staff to determine adaptation priorities for Prince George (Picketts et al 2012b). Ultimately this information was combined with feedback from the public to create the comprehensive Prince George Adaptation Strategy (PGAS), which outlines the main impacts for the City as well as measures that can be taken to proactively respond to them (Picketts et al 2013). The adaptation priorities identified in the PGAS are overviewed and briefly described in Table 4-1.…”

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“…The existing local climate analysis, the PGAS and the completed ICSP were identified as information tools. Detailed summary of future scenarios for Prince George All (general) * As identified in the Prince George Adaptation Strategy (PGAS) (Picketts et al 2013).…”

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Pragmatism, projections, priorities, plans and politics in Prince George: Adapting to climate change in a Canadian community.

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Learning with practitioners: climate change adaptation priorities in a Canadian community

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Towards Adaptation to Climate Change: Water for Rice in the Coastal Wetlands of Doñana, Southern Spain

Towards Adaptation to Climate Change: Water for Rice in the Coastal Wetlands of Doñana, Southern Spain

Evaluating local sustainability: planning in northern british columbia, canada

Pragmatism, projections, priorities, plans and politics in Prince George: Adapting to climate change in a Canadian community.

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