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Summary
Knowledge for Climate provides six climate adaptation case studies using joint knowledge production (JKP) approach for teaching. Features instructional methodology combining problem analysis, perspective synthesis, and decision-making across geographical, social, environmental, and economic conditions. Includes didactic framework with four-step process: JKP introduction, case description, perspective analysis, and joint synthesis for understanding adaptation challenges.
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How to use
This resource helps students analyze climate adaptation challenges through interdisciplinary perspectives. Students gain competencies in problem synthesis, multi-perspective analysis, and collaborative knowledge production. They learn to integrate natural sciences, social sciences, and ethics approaches to complex climate problems.
The case studies work well in courses on climate adaptation, environmental management, or sustainability studies. Introduce when covering wicked problems or interdisciplinary approaches. Use for group analysis exercises requiring multiple disciplinary lenses. Particularly valuable before examining stakeholder engagement or participatory planning processes.
Faculty should emphasize the four-step methodology and encourage students to practice perspective-taking across different disciplinary viewpoints for comprehensive problem understanding.
Teaching format tip
Case Study
Assign students specific analytical roles before presenting the case. Use structured questioning protocols to guide examination of stakeholder perspectives, decision points, and systemic factors. Have students work in small groups to develop competing recommendations, then debate solutions using evidence from the case. Conclude with reflection on reasoning processes and assumptions that influenced their analysis.
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