Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Part I: Climate Change Adaptation Practices -- Chapter 1: Monitoring and Evaluation of Climate Change Adaptation in Coastal Zones: Overview of the Indicators in Use -- Introduction -- Methodology -- A Conceptual Framework for CCA Issues -- CCA Indicators for Coastal Zones -- Governance and CCA Indicators in Coastal Zones -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2: An Evaluation of the Community Land Model (Version 3.5) and Noah Land Surface Models for Temperature and Precipitat... -- Introduction -- Expected Climate Trends for Nebraska -- Case Study of Nebraska -- WRF Model -- Noah Land Surface Model -- Community Land Model (Version 3.5): CLM3.5 -- Results -- Maximum and Minimum Temperature -- Precipitation -- Verification of Temporal and Spatial Distribution of WRF-LSM Coupled Temperature and Precipitation -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Climate Change Frames in Public Health and Water Resource Management: Towards Intersectoral Climate Change Adaptati... -- Introduction -- A Brief Background on Frames and Frame Analysis -- Methods -- Findings -- Climate Change Frames from a Public Health Perspective -- Climate Change Frames from a Water Resource Management Perspective -- Discussion: Frames and Frame-Reflection as Innovative Tools for Climate Change Adaptation -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Rural Women Belief System and Attitude Toward Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies in Nigeria -- Introduction -- Women Development and Climate Change -- Theoretical Framework -- Applying Livelihood Profiles as Baseline for Vulnerability Analysis -- Methodology -- Study Area -- Sample and Sampling Techniques -- Research Instruments -- Sample Population (Sample Frame) -- Results and Discussion -- Socio-Economic Characteristics of Respondents -- Awareness of Climate Change. , Sources of Information -- Attitude and Belief System of the Women Towards Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies -- Factors Influencing Level of Awareness -- Conclusion and Recommendation -- Limitations of the Study -- References -- Chapter 5: Climate Change and Human Security in a Regulatory Multilevel and Multidisciplinary Dimension: The Case of the Arcti... -- Introduction -- Conceptual Background: Climate Change as a Threat to International Peace and Security -- The Concept of Security in the Arctic and From Whom -- Method -- Climate Change as a Threat to the International Regulation of the Arctic Environmental Ocean -- Arctic Ocean Security -- The United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) -- The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) -- The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) -- The Arctic Council (AC) -- Findings and Discussions: High Level of Exposure to Environmental Risks in Adaptation of the Arctic Environmental Ocean and th... -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Citrus and Tomatoes Response to Climate Change: Survey of Farmers´ Perception and Adaptation Strategies in Northern... -- Introduction -- Specific Objectives of the Study -- Research Hypotheses -- Methodology -- Study Area -- Sampling Techniques -- Instrument for Data Collection -- Limitation of the Study -- Results and Discussion -- Socioeconomic Characteristics of the Respondents -- Respondents´ Awareness of Changing Features of Climate Parameters -- Perceived Effect of Climate Change on Citrus and Tomato Farmers´ Production -- Perceived Effect Categories of Respondents in the Study Area -- Adaptation Strategies Used by Respondents -- Categorization of Respondents According to Adaptation Strategies -- Result of Binomial Logit Regression Showing Factors that Affect Respondents´ Choice of Adaptation Strategies -- Hypotheses Testing 1. , Adaptation Strategies Between the North-East and North-Central Zones of Nigeria -- Hypotheses 2 -- Perceived Effect Strategies Between the North-East and North-Central Zones of Nigeria -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 7: Local Networks of Resilience and Climate Adaptation: The Case of Istanbul -- Introduction: Protests and Conflicts -- Redesigning the City: Resilient or Dispossessed and Vulnerable? -- The Northern Forests and the Third Bridge: Water Resources, Wildlife and Livelihoods -- Urban Food as Part of Adaptation Measures and Istanbul Vegetable Gardens -- The Historic Vegetable Gardens of Yedikule -- The Kuzguncuk Vegetable Garden -- Local Networks and Grassroots Groups for a Socio-Ecological Resilient City -- Conclusion: Ecosystem Based Adaptation and Urban Green Spaces -- References -- Chapter 8: Extreme Weather Events and the German Economy: The Potential for Climate Change Adaptation -- Introduction -- The Modelling Challenge -- The Model PANTA RHEI -- Integration of Damages -- Scenarios: Exploring Consistent Future Developments -- Results I: Extreme Weather Events Compared to Reference Scenario -- Results II: Adaptation to Extreme Weather Events Compared to (a) Extreme Weather and (b) Reference Scenario -- A More Detailed Picture: Extreme Weather and Economic Sectors -- Effects of Adaptation to Extreme Weather Events on Economic Sectors -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 9: A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Vulnerabilities to Extreme Climate Events -- Introduction -- Dealing with Present and Future Vulnerabilities -- Dealing with Local Vulnerabilities -- Adaptive Governance -- Some Challenges -- References -- Chapter 10: Adaptation Through Climate Smart Agriculture: Status and Determinants in Coastal Bangladesh -- Introduction -- Climate Change and Coastal Agriculture in Bangladesh: A Succinct Review. , Materials and Methods -- Designing the Research Instruments -- Selection of the Study Site -- Survey Methods and Data Collection -- Results and Discussion -- Adaptation Through Climate Smart Agriculture -- Strong and Weak Adopter of Climate Smart Agriculture -- Factors Influencing Adoption of CSA: Application of Probit Model -- Conclusion and Limitations of the Research -- References -- Part II: Fostering Resilience and Handling Hazards -- Chapter 11: Managing Natural Resources for Extreme Climate Events: Differences in Risk Perception Among Urban and Rural Commun... -- Introduction -- Research Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Recent Experience of an Event -- Livelihood Dependency -- Socio-demographics -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 12: Integrating Microfinance, Climate Finance and Climate Change Adaptation: A Sub-Saharan Africa Perspective -- Introduction -- Climate Change Impacts on Food Security and Agricultural Development -- Climate Change Mitigation and Energy Access Policy Considerations -- A Microfinance-Climate Finance Framework for Inclusive Growth -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 13: Climate Change Adaptation and Socio-Economic Resilience in Mexico´s Grijalva-Usumacinta Watershed -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Methodological Approach -- Results -- Watershed Characterization -- Regional Climate Change Scenarios -- Climate Change Impacts on Agricultural Yields -- Adaptation Options -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 14: Adaptive Strategies Building Resilience to Climate Variability in Argentina, Canada and Colombia -- Introduction -- The Wide Spectrum of Adaptations -- Methodology -- Findings -- Variability and Adaptations in Mendoza -- Adaptations and Resilience Beyond the Climate -- Variability and Adaptations in the Canadian Prairies -- Adaptations and Resilience Beyond the Climate. , Variability and Adaptations in Chinchin River Basin -- Discussion and Comparison -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 15: Adaptation of the Bulgarian Water Sector to Climate Change Extremes -- Introduction -- Data -- Methodology -- Driving-Pressure-State-Impact-Respond Research Framework (DPSIR) -- Climate Change Risk Assessment -- Climate Change Vulnerability Index (CCVI) -- Results -- Identification of Main Actors in Bulgarian Water Sector -- Assessment of Climate Change Sensitivity and Vulnerability of Bulgarian Water Sector -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 16: Adapting to the Inevitable: The Case of Tanbi Wetland National Park, The Gambia -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Site: Tanbi Wetland National Park (TWNP) -- Methodology -- Questionnaires -- Subject Groups (Interviewees) and Interviews -- Data Analysis -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 17: Climate Change Adaptation in Indian Agriculture- Assessing Farmers Perception and Adaptive Choices -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results and Discussions -- Key Factors Affecting Adaptive Capacity of Farmers -- Socio-Economic Factors -- Institutional Factors -- Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Farmers´ Adaptation in Indian Context -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 18: Towards Enhanced Resilience: Monthly Updated Seasonal Rainfall ``Scenarios´´ as Climate Predictions for Farmers in... -- Introduction -- Climate Predictions -- Box 1: Some Illustrative Data of Climate Related Predictions -- Box 2: Some Other Agricultural Upheavals -- Further Matters That Should Be Known -- Short Term (Seasonal) Climate Predictions: A Case Study in Indonesia -- Farmer Questionnaire on the Monthly Updated Seasonal Rainfall Scenarios Provided -- Conclusions -- Appendix 1: Example of the Monthly NOAA/IRI ENSO Advisory/Prediction -- References. , Chapter 19: Fostering Resilience Among Artisanal Fishers in Peniche (Portugal): An Exploratory Study.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Part I Engaging Stakeholders -- 1 Creating a Sustainable Learning District by Integrating Different Stakeholders' Needs. Methodology and Results from the University of Cantabria Campus Master Plan -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Design of an Integral and Innovative Method of Governance: The Santander Campus Master Plan -- 2.1 Master Plan Elaboration Process: Integrating Stakeholders Needs -- 2.2 Definition of the Master Plan Proposal -- 2.3 Framework of Instruments for the Plan -- 3Research Methods and Tools -- 4Results and Discussion -- 5Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 2 Built Environment Sustainability and Quality of Life (BESQoL) Assessment Methodology -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Built Environment Sustainability and Quality of Life (BESQoL) Assessment Methodology---Background and Principles -- 3BESQoL Scope and Process of Assessment -- 4BESQoL Applications -- 5Review of Teaching Methods and Learning Outcomes -- 6Conclusion -- References -- 3 Contributing Towards More Sustainable Cities---Learning Through Collaboration -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Theoretical Framework and Methodological Approach to Development of the Study Program -- 3Developing the Master's Thesis---A Process of Collaborative Learning -- 4Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 4 Campus Sustainability: Does Student Engagement with Eco-Campus Environmental Activities and Green Initiatives Really Matter? -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Literature Review -- 2.1 Personal Willingness Towards Environmental Activities -- 2.2 Attitudes Towards the Faculty's Responsibility and Attitudes Towards Personal Responsibility for Creating a Sustainable Environment -- 3Methods and Research Instruments -- 3.1 Sampling -- 3.2 Questionnaire Development -- 3.3 Statistical Techniques Used -- 4Results. , 4.1 Frequency to Engage with Environmental Activities -- 4.2 Factor Analysis of Willingness to Engage in Environmental Activities -- 4.3 Factor Analysis of Attitudes Toward Personal Responsibility for Sustainability -- 4.4 Factor Analysis of Attitudes Towards the Faculty's Responsibility for Sustainability -- 4.5 Reliability Analysis -- 4.6 Correlation Analysis -- 4.7 Relationships with Students' Intention to Engage in Eco-Campus Environmental Activities and Green Initiatives -- 5Discussion -- 6Conclusion -- References -- 5 Supporting Grassroots-Led Initiatives in the Spanish Energy Field Through Transformative Education for Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- 1Different Approaches to Sustainability in Higher Education -- 2Transformative Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education -- 3A Comprehensive Approach to Transformative ESD -- 4Supporting Grassroots-Led Initiatives in the Energy Field Through Transformative ESD -- 5Discussion -- 5.1 Who Participates in the Transformative ESD Initiative? -- 5.2 How Is Transformative ESD Implemented? -- 5.3 What Is the Purpose of a Transformative ESD? -- 6Conclusions, Limitations and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 6 An Integrative Framework for Re-thinking 2nd Generation Sustainable Development (SD2.0) Projects, Education and the University as Catalyst -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 1.1 Complex, Compelling Context -- 1.2 ``Sustainable Development'' Versus ``Sustainability'' -- 2Framework for SD2.0 System Design -- 2.1 Axes of Integration -- 2.2 SD2.0 System -- 3The University for the 21st Century -- 3.1 Re-imagining the University -- 3.2 University Roles for SD2.0 -- 4Illustrative Cases -- 4.1 Holliston Health Project, Central Massachusetts -- 4.2 Sustainable Agriculture, Central Massachusetts -- 4.3 Climate Resilience Project, Fijian Islands -- 5Conclusion. , References -- 7 Student Work Placements as a Focus for Building Partnerships Between Universities and Sustainable Development Stakeholders -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2The Work Placement Module at Northumbria University -- 3Completing the Work Placement -- 4Evidence of Success -- 5Graduate Destinations -- 6Challenges -- 7Conclusions -- References -- 8 The Role of Education for Sustainable Development in Maltese Marine Protected Areas: A Qualitative Study -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 1.1 Marine ESD and Higher Education -- 2Background to the Study -- 2.1 Marine ESD in Malta -- 2.2 MPAs in Malta -- 3Methods -- 4The Findings -- 4.1 The Need for Marine ESD -- 4.2 The Relationship Between MPA Enforcement and ESD -- 4.3 Collaborative Approach to Management of Malta's MPAs -- 5Discussion -- 6Conclusion -- References -- 9 Educational Landscapes for Sustainable Development in Cities. Actors, Structures and Processes in Osnabrück -- Abstract -- 1The Role of Cities and Communities for ESD---International -- 2The Treasure Within Learning---Learning Cities---Sustainable Learning Cities and Regions -- 3Sustainable Development (SD) as a Six-Dimensional Concept -- 4Local/Regional ESD in Germany -- 5About the Term ``Educational Landscape'' and Its Significance for ESD -- 6Osnabrück---Many Steps on the Way Towards a City of ESD -- 7Survey of ESD Activities in Osnabrück -- 8Building Educational Landscapes for Sustainable Development in Osnabrück -- 9Future Perspectives and Problems -- 10General Conclusions -- References -- 10 Involvement of Advanced Level Students Using Ecological Modelling in Research About Regional Sustainability -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Background and Method -- 3The Role of the University -- 4Tools and Knowledge for Educating Sustainable Development -- 5Involvement of Advanced Level Students -- 6Conclusion. , References -- Part II Case Studies from Universities -- 11 Aligning Goals for Sustainable Outcomes: Case Study of a University Building in Australia -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 1.1 Sustainability Education in the Built Environment -- 2RMIT University -- 2.1 The Idea -- 2.2 Swanston Academic Building (SAB) Case Study -- 3Method -- 3.1 Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) -- 3.2 Stakeholder Interviews -- 3.3 Student Projects -- 4Analysis and Discussion -- 4.1 Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) -- 4.2 Interviews -- 4.3 Limitations of the Study -- 5Conclusions -- References -- 12 Science-Society Interfaces---Transforming Universities -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Discourses of Change -- 3Knowledge and Change -- 3.1 Transformative Universities -- 3.2 Transformative Education in Higher Education -- 3.3 Science-Society Interface: Regional Centres of Education for Sustainable Development -- 4Perspectives and Concluding Remarks -- References -- 13 The Role of Students in the Co-creation of Transformational Knowledge and Sustainability Experiments: Experiences from Sweden, Japan and the USA -- Abstract -- 1Introduction and Background -- 2Methods -- 3Overview of Cases -- 3.1 Oberlin Project -- 3.2 Malmö Innovation Platform -- 3.3 Urban Reformation Program for the Realisation of a Bright Low Carbon Society -- 4Findings -- 4.1 Key Participation Models and Impacts -- 4.1.1 Project-Based Learning -- 4.1.2 Transacademic Research -- 4.1.3 Internships -- 4.1.4 Project Management and Planning -- 4.1.5 Stakeholder Interactions and Sustainability Experiments -- 5Discussion -- 6Conclusion -- References -- 14 Transition to Transformation in Fashion Education for Sustainability -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2The Origins of a Connected Curriculum -- 3Fashion as Challenge and Possibility -- 4Kering X LCF -- 5Capture and Review. , 6The University/Industry Semi-Permeable Membrane -- 7The Bridge -- 8What ESD Might Offer to Fashion and What Fashion Might Offer to ESD -- 9What Do We Want to Sustain? -- 10The Pushmi Pullyu -- 11Transformative Scenario Planning -- 12Be the Change -- 13Findings and Conclusions -- References -- 15 The Great Problems Seminars: Connecting Students with External Stakeholders in Project-Based Approaches to Sustainable Development Education in the First Year -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2The Great Problems Seminars -- 3Project Partners -- 4Conclusion -- References -- 16 The Role of Solution-Oriented Knowledge Transfer Programme and Networking in Charting a New Course in University-Stakeholder Engagement -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Background -- 3U-SE in Action -- 4The Knowledge Transfer Programme (KTP) -- 5The Networks -- 5.1 APUCEN: Asia-Pacific University-Community Engagement -- 5.2 SEASN: South East Asia Sustainability Network -- 5.3 ALKN: ASEAN Local Knowledge Network -- 5.4 RSEN: Regional Sejahtera ESD Network -- 6Conclusion -- References -- 17 Engineering Education for Sustainable Development in Malaysia: Student Stakeholders Perspectives on the Integration of Holistic Sustainability Competences Within Undergraduate Engineering Programmes -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Background of Study -- 3Gauging Student Stakeholders' Perspectives on the Integration of Sustainable Development Competences Within Undergraduate Engineering Programmes in Malaysia -- 4Key Findings and Guidelines for the Integration of Holistic Sustainability Competences to Advance EESD Within Undergraduate Engineering Programmes in Malaysia -- 4.1 Competences to Become Sustainability Competent Engineers -- 4.2 Competences for Inclusion as Learning Outcomes in Undergraduate Engineering Modules. , 4.3 Competences for Inclusion as Learning Outcomes in Undergraduate English Language and Communication Modules.

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