Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Concepts and Reflexions on Campus Greening -- 1 Space, Like Time, Is Money: Evaluating Space Utilisation in Saudi Arabian Universities -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Higher Education in Saudi Arabia -- 2.1 Higher Education System in Saudi Arabia -- 2.2 University Campuses in Saudi Arabia: A General Overview -- 2.3 Saudi Arabia's Youth Population -- 3 Space Utilisation: An Analytical Review -- 3.1 Key Definitions -- 3.2 The Importance of Space Utilisation Studies -- 3.3 Historical Development of Space Utilisation Studies -- 3.4 The Challenges in Optimising Space Utilisation -- 3.5 How to Measure Space Utilisation Level -- 3.6 The Targeted Rate of Space Utilisation -- 4 Research Methodology -- 5 Results and Discussion -- 5.1 Frequency, Occupancy, and Utilisation Rates -- 5.2 The Frequency Rate Per Timeslot -- 5.3 The Occupancy Rate Per Timeslot -- 5.4 Room Requirement -- 5.5 Space Utilisation and User Satisfaction -- 6 Conclusion and Recommendations -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Further Reading -- 2 Reflections on Sustainable Practices: Analyzing Teaching, Research, Extension and Management of a Brazilian Public University -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Role of Universities in the Dissemination of Sustainability -- 3 The University Researched -- 4 Method -- 5 Results -- 6 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 3 Sustainable Brazilian Universities: Composition of Characteristics, Indicators and Performance Parameters -- Abstract -- 1 The Composition of a Set of Sustainability Characteristics for Universities -- 2 Sustainability in Higher Education: Path to the Goal -- 3 Selection of Sustainable Universities Hosted on the ISCN Website, Belonging to Countries that Have the Same HDI of Brazil, According to UNDP HDR2015. , 4 Main Characteristics of Selected Universities from Their Home Page, Related to the Question of Sustainability -- 5 Planetary Boundaries: A Concept -- 6 The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) -- 7 The STARS®/AASHE Tools -- 8 Relationships Between University and the Biosphere -- 9 Indicators of Sustainable Development -- 10 Compatibility of Sustainability Characteristics, Indicators and Parameters Found at Universities, with UN ASD2030 -- 11 The Construction of the Set of Sustainability Characteristics (SSC) for Brazilian Universities and Its Relationship with ASD2030 of the UN -- 12 Conclusion: The Power of the Brazilian Sustainable Universities -- References -- 4 Sustainability and Climate Action in the Value Proposition of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation: Is the Future Already Happening? -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Method, Results and Discussion -- 2.1 Method -- 2.1.1 Reduction of Its Own Impacts -- 2.1.2 New Technologies and Outreach -- 2.1.3 Local Development -- 2.2 Results -- 2.2.1 Role, Enablers and Barriers -- 2.2.2 Management Practices -- 2.2.3 Green Initiatives -- 2.2.4 Investment -- 3 Discussion -- 4 Conclusions -- 5 Future Research -- Annexes -- Annex 1. Framework of Contribution of STP/AOI on Sustainability/Climate -- Annex 2. Acknowledgements -- Annex 3. Survey Results -- References -- 5 Campuses in the Global South: Is Sustainability Possible Without Considering Social and Territorial Dimensions? -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The São Remo Favela and Its Relationship with USP -- 3 Unsustainable Campus -- 4 Campus Sustainability in the Global South -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Sustainability Dimensions and Public Relations Practices in Public Health System -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Public Relations and Sustainable Practices in Public Health -- 2 Dimensions of Sustainability in Public Health in Brazil. , 3 Public Relations and the Dimensions of Sustainability -- 4 The Annual Management Reports of the Ministry of Health -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 7 The Divestment from Fossil Fuels Movement and the Commitments Settled Within Universities-Proactive Examples in the Transition Towards Clean Energy -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Concept and Aims of Divestment from Fossil Fuels Movement -- 3 The Movement's Evolution: From Universities to the World -- 4 The Pillars of the Divestment from Fossil Fuels Movement -- 5 Effects of Divestment from Fossil Fuels -- 6 The Divestment Commitments Established Within Universities -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- 8 Arts-Based Approaches for Environmental Awareness in University Campuses -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Emergent Sustainability in University Campuses and Transdisciplinary Concerns -- 2 Initial Considerations About Arts-Based Research and Environmental Aesthetics -- 3 Engaging Aesthetically with Sustainability in University Campuses -- 3.1 Arts-Based Environmental Education: Merging Science and the Arts -- 3.2 Aesthetic Thinking and Imagination in Meta-Levels of Collaboration for Sustainability -- 3.3 Pragmatic, Ethic, and Aesthetic Environmental Thinking in Permaculture Projects -- 4 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 9 The Application of Eco-efficiency in University Buildings: Policies and Decision-Making Processes -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 UPF Premises on Energy and Environmental Planning -- 3 Assessment of UPF's Energy Management and Well-Being Conditions -- 4 Diagnosis and Lines of Action -- 5 The Decision-Making Process -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 10 Organic Waste Composting and Vermicomposting as Sustainable Practice in Higher Education Institutions -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Composting Experience at School of Public Health (FSP/USP). , 3 Composting Experience at Federal Institute for Science and Technology of Espírito Santo State (IFES) -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 11 Evaluation of Sustainable Bin for Recyclable Solid Waste -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 The Reciclideias Project-10 Years -- 1.2 The Prototype of Equipment for Waste Selective Collection -- 2 Conclusion: The Prototype Development Represented an Excellent Study Tool for Students and a Social Technology -- References -- 12 Assessment of Outdoor Comfort Conditions Based on the Application of a Participative Model in Open Urban Spaces -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology and Procedures -- 2.1 Study Area -- 2.2 Opine-Development -- 2.3 Opine-Variables for Collection -- 2.4 Opine-Calculations -- 3 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 13 Sustainability in University Campuses and Environmental Education Policy: Complementary Governances Toward Consciousness Structure in Carbon Emissions Reductions -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Cities and Sustainability: Climate Change and the Reality Scientifically Discussed -- 3 Brazilian Policy of Environmental Education: A Tool for Consciousness -- 4 University Campuses: Spaces for Management and Complementation of Public Policies -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 14 Diagnosis of Chemical and Special Waste Management in a Higher Education Institution: A Methodology for Data Acquisition and Processing -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Sustainability in Higher Education Institutions -- 2 Waste Generation at the Federal University of Santa Catarina -- 3 Data Acquisition Methodology: Planning, Instruments, and Interviews -- 4 Data Analysis and Processing -- 5 Processed Data Presentation -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 15 Educational Institutions and Universal Accessibility: In Search of Sustainability on University Campus -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction. , 2 Methodology and Methods -- 3 Principles of Universal Accessibility -- 3.1 Urban Mobility -- 3.2 Universal Accessibility -- 3.3 The Inclusive School, the Universal Design and Accessibility -- 3.4 Space Adequacy and Implementation of an Universal Accessibility: Experiences in Educational Institutions -- 3.5 Adaptation of Campus I of Passo Fundo University -- 4 Definition on the Accessible Route of the Path -- 4.1 Ramps -- 4.2 Sidewalks -- 4.3 Raised Crosswalks -- 4.4 Passengers' Embarkation and Disembarkation Sites -- 4.5 Limitations and Constrains -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 16 Socio-environmental Agenda: A Planning Instrument to Improve Sustainable Development in University Campi -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Social Pact and Sustainability at PUC-Rio -- 3 The PUC-Rio Socio-environmental Agenda: A Vision of the Future -- 3.1 The Process: Steps and Methods -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 17 The Role of Universities to Promote Sustainable Practices and Climate Change Adaptation: Analysis of the 22 Conferences of the Parties Using Text Mining -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 Higher Education for Sustainable Development -- 2.2 Universities' Campuses as Living Labs -- 2.3 Climate Change Adaptation Strategies at Universities -- 2.4 Methods -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Overview of the 22 Conferences of the Parties -- 3.2 Priority Terms: Text Mining Analysis of the COPs' Documents -- 4 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 18 Use of Multicriteria Decision Aid Methods in Evaluating the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and Post-2015: Alternative for Effective Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Multicriterial Analysis of Decision Supporting -- 2.1 The TOPSIS Method -- 3 Application of the Topsis Method in the Ordination of the MDG. , 4 Conclusion.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Climate Change Models and Impacts -- Assessment of Future Climate Trend Based on Multi-RCMs Models and Its Impact on Groundwater Recharge of the Mediterranean Coastal Aquifer of Ghis-Nekkor (Morocco) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Study Area -- 2.1 Characterization of Ghis-Nekkor Climate -- 2.2 Past Climate Trend -- 3 Data and Methodology -- 3.1 Climate Data -- 3.2 Limitations of the Study -- 3.3 Choice of Scenarios -- 3.4 Methodology -- 4 Results and Discussions -- 4.1 Projections of Precipitation and Temperature -- 4.2 Computing AI and SPI Indices -- 4.3 Impact of Climate Change on the Aquifer Groundwater Recharge -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Species Distribution Based-Modelling Under Climate Change: The Case of Two Native Wild Olea europaea Subspecies in Morocco, O. e. subsp. europaea var. sylvestris and O. e. subsp. maroccana -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Study Area -- 2.2 Occurrence Records -- 2.3 Current and Future Climatic Data -- 2.4 Habitat Suitability Modelling -- 2.5 Model Evaluation -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Climatic Variables Used for Maxent Models -- 3.2 Models Performance -- 3.3 Jackknife Test and Environmental Variable Importance -- 3.4 Predicted Habitat Suitability for the Olea europaea Subspecies in Morocco -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- The Frequency of Rare Cyclones in the Eastern Mediterranean and Northeastern Africa as a Sign of Climate Change Using Satellite Imagery, Climate Data Models and GIS-Based Analysis -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Data and Methods -- 2.1 Satellite Images -- 2.2 Climatic Models -- 2.3 Rain Data -- 3 Analysis and Discussion -- 3.1 Medicane Oct. 2019 -- 3.2 Dragon Mar. 2020 -- 3.3 Changing in Strength, Frequency, and Tracks of Cyclones Under Study About the General Behavior of the Atmospheric Depressions in Egypt. , 3.4 Factors Affecting the Occurrence of Rare Cyclones in Egypt -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Climate Change Impacts on Hydrology in the Mediterranean Part of Slovenia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Study Area -- 2.2 Methods -- 3 Data -- 3.1 Climate Data -- 3.2 Hydrological Data -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Climate Variables -- 4.2 Hydrological Variables -- 4.3 Discharge Regimes -- 4.4 Floods -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Climate Change Impacts and the Role of Forestry: Insights from the Mediterranean Region -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methods -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Paris Agreement-A Cleaner Path-Through Article 5 -- 3.2 Climate-Based Forest Policy in Mediterranean Countries -- 3.3 How Much do we Know About the Contribution of Forestry to Global Warming? -- 3.4 Forest Industry, a Brother in Arms Towards Climate Neutrality -- 4 Conclusions -- 5 Limitations -- References -- Energy Impacts on Climate Change: Issues, Challenges and Solutions with Clean Conversion Technology -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Climatic Overview in the Middle East and North Africa -- 2.1 Cause of Climate Change -- 2.2 Impact of Climate Change -- 2.3 Effect of Conventional and Renewable Resources on Power Generation -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Location Analysis -- 3.2 Block Diagram Analysis -- 3.3 Analysis of Case Study Data -- 3.4 Simulation Model Configuration -- 4 Result and Discussion -- 4.1 Production Analysis -- 4.2 Performance Analysis -- 5 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Montenegro and World: Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Aims and Objectives -- 3 Materials and Methods -- 4 World: Climate Change and Biodiversity -- 5 Montenegro: Brief Information -- 6 Results and Discussion -- 7 Conclusions -- 8 Recommendations -- References. , Portrayals of Climate Change and Drought in the Politically Oriented Turkish Press: Socialist, Islamist, and Nationalist Accounts of Extreme Weather in 2007 and 2014 -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Droughts in Turkey -- 1.2 Drought and Global Warming in the Media -- 1.3 Climate Change Policy and Communication in Turkey -- 2 Aims and Objectives -- 3 The Material and Method -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Ideology and Global Warming Coverage -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Climate Changes and Insolation in the Mediterranean Basin: The Case of Montenegro -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Aims and Objectives -- 3 Research Area, Data and Methodology -- 4 Results and Discussion -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- The Conservation Challenge of Traditional Agroecosystems in Morocco: The Case Study of Six Oases Agroecosystems -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Study Area -- 2.2 Agro-Diversity Surveys -- 2.3 Climate Change and Aridity Impacts on Traditional Oases Agroecosystems (TOAE) -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Composition of Traditional Oases Agroecosystems (TOAE) in Morocco -- 3.2 Oases Cropping System Characteristics -- 3.3 The Structure of TOAE in Morocco -- 3.4 Drought Incidence and Climate Change on Traditional Oases Agroecosystems -- 4 Discussion -- 4.1 Traditional Oases Agroecosystems -- 4.2 Drought Incidence in Traditional Oases Agroecosystems (TOAE) -- 4.3 Climate Change and the Challenge of Conservation -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Initiatives -- Enhancing the Resilience of Oasis Agrosystems to Climate Change in Morocco -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Water Mobilization and Distribution in Oases -- 3 Land Management and Agricultural Production in Oases -- 4 Moroccan Oases and Climate Change -- 4.1 Climatic Characteristics of Moroccan Oases -- 5 Challenges Facing Moroccan Oases -- 6 Enhancing the Resilience of Moroccan Oases. , 6.1 Better Water Mobilization -- 6.2 Better Water Distribution and Use -- 6.3 Crops with High Value Added -- 6.4 Better Land Management -- 6.5 Better Animal Production -- 6.6 Encouraging Ecotourism and Valorisation of Local Products -- 6.7 Increasing Attractiveness -- 6.8 Improving Innovation Capacity -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Climate Change and Agricultural Production in Algeria -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Energy and Greenhouse Gas in Algeria -- 2.1 Energy -- 2.2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions -- 3 Algeria's National Climate Plan -- 3.1 Mitigation Actions -- 3.2 Adaptation Actions -- 4 Methodology -- 5 Data and Descriptive Analysis -- 6 Results and Discussion -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Ready for Climate Change? An Assessment of Measures Adopted by 45 Mediterranean Coastal Cities to Face Climate Change -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The EU Covenant of Mayors as the Framework of Analysis -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Actions at the Local Level in the Mediterranean -- 4.1 Croatia -- 4.2 Cyprus -- 4.3 France -- 4.4 Greece -- 4.5 Italy -- 4.6 Portugal -- 4.7 Spain -- 4.8 Turkey -- 5 Results and Discussion: Improving the Reduction of Emissions but Lagging in Adaptation Measures -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Climate Change or Climate Crisis? Investigating the Views of Forestry Students on the Causes, Consequences and Tools for the Mitigation of Climate Change -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Background -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Demographic Characteristics -- 4.2 Causes of Climate Change -- 4.3 Impacts of Climate Change -- 4.4 Measures for Confronting Climate Change -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Development of a Water Security Index Incorporating Future Challenges -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 Conceptualizing an Index for Water Security -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Calculating the WSI. , 3.2 Applying the WSI Index -- 3.3 Representing Future Scenarios in the Water Security Index -- 3.4 Data Challenges -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- An Approach to Adapting Urban Drainage Design to Climate Change: Case of Northern Morocco -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Concept and Principles -- 2.2 Study Area and Data Analysis -- 2.3 Peak Discharge Assessment -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation into Water Development Plan Case of Morocco -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology and Tool -- 2.1 Combination of Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches -- 2.2 Adopted Strategy -- 2.3 Design of the TMCC's Steps -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Presentation of the Loukkos and Tensift River Basins -- 4 Limitations -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Consumption Patterns and Public Attitudes Toward Organic Foods: The Role of Climate Change Awareness -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 Data Selection -- 2.2 Measures -- 2.3 Methodology -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Descriptive Analysis -- 3.2 Factors Analysis Results -- 3.3 Cluster Analysis Results -- 3.4 Ordered Probit Model Results -- 4 Discussion -- 4.1 Limitations -- 5 Concluding Remarks -- Appendix -- References -- Climate Change in Lebanon and the Impact to Water Resources -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Aims and Objectives -- 3 Materials and Methods -- 4 Climate of Lebanon -- 5 Results and Discussion -- 5.1 Climate Parameters Variation -- 5.2 Origin of Climate Change -- 5.3 Impact of Climate Change to Water Resources -- 6 Conclusions -- 7 Recommendations -- 8 Limitations of the Work -- References -- Enhancing Urban Microclimates Towards Climate-Resilient Cities: The Potential of Courtyards -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Materials and Methods -- 2.2 Study Areas -- 3 Results and Discussion. , 3.1 The Relevance of Courtyards in the Two Mediterranean Cities.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Contributors -- Climate Change and Food Production Aspects -- Global Climate Agreements and Policy Translation in the Brazilian Agriculture: More of the Same -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Actors and Interactions in the Translation of the International Climate Agenda in the ABC Plan and Program -- 3.2 Ideas and Discourses to Legitimize the ABC Plan and Program -- 3.3 The Translation of the Climate Agenda in the ABC Plan and Program from an Institutional Perspective -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- The Journey of Darjeeling Tea Gardens Over Decades in the Eyes of the Satellite -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Data and Preprocessing -- 2.2 Feature Analysis and Selection -- 2.3 Classification Using Machine Language Algorithm -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- A New Diet: News on Food Habits and Climate Change -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Background -- 2 Object and Methodology -- 2.1 Object -- 2.2 Research Methods -- 3 Analysis of the Media Source -- 3.1 Dissemination of the PHD by the EAT-Lancet -- 3.2 The PHD in the Guardian -- 3.3 The PHD on BBC News and the Repercussions in Brazil -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Perspectives and Limitations of Urban Agriculture in Transition Economies: A Case Study in Bosnia and Herzegovina -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Urban Agriculture-Concepts, Integrated Multifunctional Benefits and Obstacles -- 1.2 Research Method -- 2 Results and Discussion -- 3 Conclusion -- Annex 1 -- References -- Integrated Assessment Tools in Support of Futuristic Climate Change Towards Rice Production in Nigeria -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Virtual Water, Food and Trade Nexus -- 1.3 Rice Production Background -- 2 Related Work -- 2.1 Basic Soil-Water-Plant Relationship -- 2.2 Futuristic Climate Scenario Models. , 2.3 Integrated Assessment Tools -- 3 Research Design and Methodology -- 3.1 Methodology -- 4 Key Research Findings -- 4.1 Rice Growing Index Concerning Morphoclimatic Variation -- 4.2 Climatic Variation Impacts on Annual Streamflow -- 4.3 Assessing Rice Cultivation Among the Varying Climatic Datasets Lengths -- 5 Key Results Implication -- 6 Conclusions and Recommendations -- 7 Limitation of the Study -- References -- Climate Change in the Horn of Africa Drylands: Domestication of Yeheb as a Climate-Smart Agricultural Mitigation Strategy to Protect the Regional Food Chain -- 1 Climate Change, Livelihoods and the Horn of Africa -- 1.1 The Somali Peninsula, the Home of Yeheb -- 2 Yeheb, a Candidate for Climate-Smart Agriculture -- 2.1 Adaptation of Yeheb to the Environment -- 2.2 Productivity of Yeheb -- 2.3 Mitigation Potential -- 2.4 Challenges and Threats to Yeheb -- 3 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Food Security and Climate Change Readiness: Navigating the Politics of Dams, Irrigation and Community Resilience in Zimbabwe -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Conceptual Framework -- 3 Literature Review -- 3.1 Food Security and Climate Change Readiness -- 3.2 The Politics of Dams, Irrigation and Community Resilience -- 4 Research Methodology -- 5 Results and Discussion -- 5.1 Case Studies of Tokwe Mukosi and Zambezi Water Project -- 5.2 Discussion -- 6 Conclusion and Policy Options -- References -- Edible Flora as a Sustainable Resource for World Food -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Centers of Origin and Domestication of Plants -- 2.1 Prospects for Food Production -- 2.2 Panorama of Food and Nutrition Security -- 3 Edible Flora as a Resource for Consumption -- 3.1 Edible Plants Within Agricultural Sustainability -- 3.2 Flora Diversity and Climate Change -- 4 Conclusions -- References. , The Utility of Agri-Compatible Virtual Resource Flows for Food Security Policy and Strategy Under Climate Change -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Resource Scarcity -- 1.2 Trade, Virtual Resource Flows, and Food Security -- 1.3 Aim and Objectives -- 2 Virtual Water -- 2.1 The Origin and Nature of the Concept -- 2.2 Conceptual Promise and Limitations -- 3 Agri-Compatibility -- 3.1 The Framework and Its Requirements -- 3.2 Utility for Policy Under Climate Change -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Yield Sensitivity of Some Crops to Climatic Factors and Enterprise Models for Adoption of Maize Breeds in Nigeria -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Test of Stationarity (Unit Root Test) -- 4 Cointegration Test -- 5 Results and Discussion -- 6 Time Series Results -- 7 Regression Results -- 8 The Maize Varieties for Climate Change Mitigation -- 9 Climatic Patterns Capable of Influencing Farming System for Increased Output -- 10 The Proposed Models for Cultivation of the New Improved Maize Varieties in Nigeria -- 11 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations -- 12 Limitation of the Study -- 13 Future Research -- References -- Dietary Shifts to Mitigate Climate Crises: Barriers, Motivations and Willingness -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Food Consumption Trend Analysis: Health and Climate Impact -- 2.1 Animal-Sourced Food Consumption -- 2.2 Nutrition Transition: Unfavorable Dietary Impact -- 3 Diet: Healthy Versus Climate-Smart -- 3.1 Transitional and Traditional Diets: Environmental Impact -- 3.2 Locally Produced Food -- 4 Food Choice and Human Behavior -- 4.1 Pro-Environmental Behavior Change -- 4.2 Motivations -- 4.3 Drivers -- 4.4 Willingness -- 4.5 Barriers -- 5 Food Waste and Loss -- 5.1 Technical Interventions -- 5.2 Non-Technical Interventions -- 6 Concluding Remarks -- 6.1 Future Research Perspectives -- 6.2 Key Messages -- References. , Integrating Remotely Sensed Soil Moisture in Assessing the Effects of Climate Change on Food Production: A Review of Applications in Crop Production in Africa -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Importance of Remotely Sensed Soil Moisture and Its Implications for Farmer Preparedness to Climate Variability -- 1.2 Seasonal and Long-Term Monitoring of Soil Moisture for Improving Farmers' Preparedness to Climate Variability -- 1.3 Effects of Soil Type and Soil Cover on RS-Based SM Estimation -- 1.4 The Role of Major RS Systems in SM Estimation -- 2 Bibliometric Assessment of Publications on RS of SM in Africa -- 2.1 Literature Search -- 2.2 Content Analysis -- 3 Available RS-Based SM Estimation Approaches, Challenges and Developments -- 3.1 Available RS-Based SM Estimation Approaches -- 3.2 Challenges Confronting RS of SM -- 3.3 Developments in RS-Based Crop Production Orientated SM Estimation -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Impact of Climate Variability on Maize Production in South Africa -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Annual Rainfall and Temperature Analysis -- 3.2 Maize Production Analysis -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Climate Change and Food Production Aspects -- Adaptation Processes and Approaches -- Hybrid Application of LCA to Analyze the Global Warming Potential of Food Supply Chain -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Decision Support Tools for Analyzing Sustainability -- 3 Life Cycle Assessment -- 3.1 Goal and Scope Definition -- 3.2 Inventory Analysis -- 3.3 Impact Assessment -- 3.4 Interpretation of Results -- 4 Global Warming Potential Calculation in LCA -- 5 Food Supply Chain -- 6 LCA Contribution Toward Sustainable Food Production -- 6.1 Application of LCA by Farmers -- 6.2 Using LCA by Food Processing -- 6.3 LCA Results for Consumers -- 7 GWP of Meat Alternatives -- 8 Hybrid LCA in FSC. , 9 Hybrid LCA for Climate Change Mitigation of FSC -- 10 Conclusions -- References -- The Challenges of Food Sovereignty's Program by Global Climate Change in Tropical Ecosystem in Indonesia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Material and Methods -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Tropical Forest and Biodiversity -- 3.2 Biodiversity of Tropical Agricultural and Food Commodities -- 3.3 Food in Tropical Ecosystem -- 3.4 Bioeconomy and Strategies for Food Security -- 3.5 Food Supply Chain -- 3.6 Indonesian Food Sovereignty -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Climate Change Risk Assessment and Adaptation Measures in the Food Supply Chain-Perceptions and Responses of Buying Firms -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Conceptual Background -- 3 Research Method -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Climate Change Vulnerabilities of Food Supply Chains -- 4.2 Adaption to Climate Change Impacts in Food Supply Chains -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Consumers' Motivations Towards Environment-Friendly Dietary Changes: An Assessment of Trends Related to the Consumption of Animal Products -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Chapter Objectives -- 1.3 Chapter Outline -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 Data Acquisition -- 2.2 Data Pre-processing -- 2.3 Problem Formulation -- 2.4 Classification Method -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Salient Trends in the Survey Results -- 3.2 Classification Results -- 3.3 The Role of Environmental Concerns -- 3.4 Achievements and Limitations of the Study -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Environmental Impact of Climate Change on Crop Production -- 1 Introduction -- 2 High Temperatures Altering Crop Yields -- 3 Impacts on Pest Management -- 4 Impact of High CO2 Concentration on Grain Quality -- 5 Mitigation Strategies in Combating Climate Change Effects -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Climate Change Effects on Agricultural Production Systems in México. , 1 Introduction.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Principles, Approaches and Projects on Change Adaptation in Coastal Areas -- 1 "We're not Refugees, We'll Stay Here Until We Die!"-Climate Change Adaptation and Migration Experiences Gathered from the Tulun and Nissan Atolls of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea -- Abstract -- Introduction: Geographic, Demographic and Climate Change Issues -- Rationale for and Intended Contribution of This Research -- Research Design, Methodology, and Data Collection -- Data Analytical Strategy -- Results and Key Findings -- Discussion of Core Issues: "We're not Refugees" -- Research Limitations and Opportunities for Future Research -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 2 Sustainable Small-scale Mariculture Ventures as a Comparative Climate Friendly Livelihood Alternative in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Sponge Farming -- Coral Farming -- Giant Clams -- Limitations -- Results -- Income and Time Commitment -- Socioeconomic Data -- Discussion -- Best Practices -- Conclusions and Future Prospects -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 3 Planning and Urban Informality-Addressing Inclusiveness for Climate Resilience in the Pacific -- Abstract -- Problem -- Purpose -- Method -- Extent and Nature of Urbanization in the Pacific Island Region -- Increasing Vulnerability, Location Priorities and Planning Responses -- Entry Points for Breaking the Cycle of Deterioration -- Approaches for Addressing Urban Informality -- Better Understanding of Location Specific Climate Risk -- Smarter Use of Spatial Planning Instruments to Guide Land Development -- Address Administrative and Regulatory Bottlenecks in Accessing Land -- Promote the Use of Prescriptive not Proscriptive Development Consent Approaches -- Promote 'Making-Room on Safe Lands' Urban Planning Rather Than 'Containment' Planning. , Involuntary Retreat and Relocation Should only be Used as a Last Resort -- Conclusion -- Reference -- 4 At the Frontline of Climate Change: Adaptation, Limitations and Way Forward for the South Pacific Island States -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results/Discussion -- Climate Change Capacity-Building, Awareness and Training -- Water Resource Management -- Disaster Risk Reduction -- Coastal Zone Management and Climate Change Induced Relocation -- Food Security and Agriculture -- Limitations -- Recommendations and Way Forward -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Enhancing Adaptive Capacity and Climate Change Resilience of Coastal Communities in Yap -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Yap's Geography -- High Islands of Weathered Volcanic Breccia and Metamorphic Rocks-Yap Proper -- High Limestone Island -- Atolls and Reef Islands -- Climate Variability and Change in the Western Tropical Pacific -- Vulnerability of Yap's Coasts and Coastal Agriculture -- Migration as an Adaptation Strategy -- The Climate Adaptive Agriculture and Resilience (CAAR) Project -- Soil Management -- Water Conservation and Management -- Livelihood Enhancement -- Discussion -- Outcomes and Challenges -- Conclusion -- Future Prospects -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 6 Capacity Development and TVET: Accredited Qualifications for Improving Resilience of Coastal Communities-A Vanuatu Case Study -- Abstract -- Introduction -- TVET and Development -- Qualification Frameworks -- Qualifications and Quality Assurance -- The Pacific Regional Federation for Resilience Professionals (PRFRP) -- EU PacTVET Project -- Context -- Certificate 1 in Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction-Overview -- CCDRR: A Mechanism to Address Climate Change Impacts for Coastal Communities in Vanuatu -- Vanuatu Quality Assurance Framework (VQAF) -- Conclusion -- References. , 7 An Evaluation of Climate Change Effects on Fishermen and Adaption Strategies in Central Region, Ghana -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Objectives -- Method -- Results and Discussion -- Background Characteristics of Respondents -- Effect of Climate Change on Fishing and Fishermen -- Adaptation Strategies Adopted by the Fishermen -- Challenges in Adapting to Climate Change Effects -- Conclusion -- References -- 8 Retreat or Rebuild: Exploring Geographic Retreat in Humanitarian Practices in Coastal Communities -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Relocation as an Imperfect Substitution -- Superimposing Humanitarian Institutions -- Case Studies: Japan and the Philippines -- Conclusions -- References -- 9 "God and Tonga Are My Inheritance!"-Climate Change Impact on Perceived Spritiuality, Adaptation and Lessons Learnt from Kanokupolu, 'Ahau, Tukutonga, Popua and Manuka in Tongatapu, Tonga -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Methodology -- Data Analysis Strategy -- Study Limitations -- Results -- Quantitative Analysis and Results -- Qualitative Analysis and Results -- Themes that Emerged in Interviews and FGD -- Discussion -- Perceived Impact of Climate Change on Spirituality and Spiritual Adaptation for Five Coastal Areas and Communities in the Tongan Christians Mind -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 10 Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) for Coastal Resilience Against Water Related Disasters in Bangladesh -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Vulnerability of Coastal Social-Ecological System in Bangladesh -- Building Resilience Through EbA in Coastal Bangladesh -- Mangrove Afforestation and Restoration in South-Central Coast -- Sundarbans Mangrove Protection in South-Western Coast -- Tropical Evergreen Forest Restoration in South-Eastern Coast -- Wetland Restoration in South-Western Coast. , Ecosystem-Based Climate Smart Agriculture and Aquaculture -- Challenges to Adoption of EbAs for Coastal Resilience -- Bio-Physical Factors -- Socio-Economic Factors -- Institutional and Governance Factors -- Technological Factors -- Conclusions -- References -- Case Studies on Climate Change Adaptation in Coastal Areas -- 11 Black Pearl Farming as an Adaptation to Coastal Climate Change -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation on Namdrik -- Methods -- Pearl Farming on Namdrik and RMI -- Limitations of the Work -- Discussion -- Outmigration -- Pearl Farming as an Adaptation and Means of Community Development -- Addressing Challenges -- Conclusion -- References -- 12 Reviving Traditional Croplands to Improve Community Climate Resilience -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Palau and Climate Change -- Palau's Agriculture and Climate Change -- Mesei and Taro Cultivation -- Changing Demographics and Urbanization -- Traditional Soil Conservation -- The Resulting Crisis -- Project Background -- Project Goal -- Project Components -- Activity Narrative -- Conclusion -- References -- 13 Coping with Future Coastal Floods in Denmark-Advancing the Use of Global Frameworks -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Denmark-Geographical Setting -- Background -- Definitions -- Prior Work -- Flood Risk Management in Denmark -- Methods -- Results -- Interview Results-Informant 1 -- Interview Results-Informant 2 -- Reporting on the Hyogo Framework for Action -- Discussion -- International Frameworks and Standards -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 14 Local Knowledge Co-production, Emergent Climate Adaptation Publics and Regional Experimentalist Governance: An Institutional Design Case Study -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Theoretical Background -- Local and Regional Adaptation Governance -- Local Knowledge -- Climate Adaptation Publics. , Case Study Context -- Climate Change Decision-Making in New Brunswick -- Case Study Description -- Case Study Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Climate Impacts, Maps, and Social Imaginaries of the Future -- The Emergence of Climate Adaptation Publics -- Governance Implications -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- 15 Economic Resiliency and Food Security in the Marshall Islands Through Polydactylus sexfilis Aquaculture -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Marshall Islands and Climate Change -- Polydactylus sexfilis Aquaculture -- The RMI Aquaculture Fisheries Project -- Methods -- Staff Recruitment and Development -- Hatchery/Nursery -- Open-Ocean Cage Grow-Out -- Feed Production -- Limitations -- Results -- Sustainable Exports -- Sustainable Local Production and Employment -- Local Agricultural Inputs -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 16 Advantages and Challenges of Participatory Management of Customary Coastal Areas in the French Islands of the Pacific -- Abstract -- Introduction -- French Southwest Pacific Territories -- Broad Physical Features -- Population Figures and the Different Legal Frameworks -- National Rules -- Contributions from National and European Initiatives -- IFRECOR National Action Plan (French Coral Reef Initiative) 2016-2021 -- Integre Litto-Ouvea Programme Driven by Spc Overview -- Field Operations -- Discussion -- Conclusion and Prospects -- References -- 17 Courts as Decision-Makers on Sea Level Rise Adaptation Measures: Lessons from New Zealand -- Abstract -- Introduction -- New Zealand Decision-Making on Sea Level Rise Adaptation Measures -- Statutory Framework -- New Zealand Courts as Decision Makers -- Houses in Coastal Inundation Zones: Voluntary Assumption of Risk -- A Hemi v Waikato District Council -- B Otago Regional Council v Dunedin City Council & -- B S & -- R G Holt -- Analysis. , Challenges to Planning and Policy Measures Post-2010: Varied Results.

Note: Intro -- Contents -- 1 Africa's Dilemmas in Climate Change Communication: Universalistic Science Versus Indigenous Technical Knowledge -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Context of the Study -- 3 Theoretical Frameworks and Literature Review -- 3.1 Agency and Action -- 3.2 The 'War' Between Universal Science and ITK -- 4 Methodology -- 5 Results: Case Studies -- 6 Discussion -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- 2 The Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity: The Ecological Consequences of Invasive Species in Greece -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Climate and Biodiversity in Greece -- 2 Climate Change and Its Impacts in Greece -- 3 Invasive Species in Greece -- 4 Invasion of Alien Species in Greece and Climate Change Scenarios -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 3 Evaluating the Suitability of Community-Based Adaptation: A Case Study of Bangladesh -- 1 Introduction -- 2 An Overview of CBA Challenges -- 2.1 Conceptual Challenges of CBA -- 2.2 Procedural Challenges of CBA -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Case Study Area -- 3.2 Data Collection and Analysis -- 4 Results -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusion and Policy Implications -- References -- 4 Getting Buy-In for Climate Change Adaptation Through Urban Planning: Climate Change Communication as a Multi-way Process -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Synthesis: Communication as a Multi-way Process -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Durban Case Study -- 4.1 Overview -- 4.2 Framing and Messaging -- 4.3 Internal Communication -- 4.4 External Communication -- 4.5 Civil Society Participation -- 5 Discussion -- 5.1 Framings -- 5.2 Balancing the Scientifically Appropriate with the Socially Desirable -- 5.3 Limitations and Constraints -- 6 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 5 How Aesthetic Style Can Influence Reception of Visual Communications of Climate Change -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Study Design -- 3 Selection of Viewers. , 4 How Viewers Make Meaning by Decoding Signs in Visual Artefacts -- 4.1 Emotional Response and Perceived Emotional Claims -- 4.2 Hidden Agenda 1: Rhetorical Representations -- 4.3 Hidden Agenda 2: Representation of Principal -- 5 Colour -- 6 How Perception of Hegemonic or Counter-Hegemonic Code Influences Viewer Perception -- 6.1 Contribution of Professional Code to Perception of Principal or Authority -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Montreal and Kyoto: Needs in Inter-protocol Communications -- 1 Introduction: Brief History of Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocol -- 2 Ozone Depletion and Climate Change -- 3 Ozone Protection and Climate Change Communications -- 4 Inter-protocol Communications -- 5 Some Results on Study of "Total Ozone-Climate Change" Interaction -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 7 Communicating Climate Change: Theories and Perspectives -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Communication Approaches Related to Climate Change Communication -- 2.1 Risk Communication -- 2.2 Development Journalism -- 2.3 Advocacy Journalism -- 2.4 Environmental Journalism -- 2.5 Communication for Development and Social Change -- 3 Towards a Normative Structural and Integrated Approach -- 4 Social Media for Climate Change Communication -- 4.1 Interactions of the Global and the Local -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 8 Reconsidering Fictional Films for Communicating Climate Change Issues: An Analysis of the Filmmaking Strategies Behind Sustainable Energy Narratives -- 1 Introduction -- 2 A Review of the Literature on Visual Representation of Climate Change in the Media -- 3 Why Should We Examine the Use of Fictional Films for Communicating Climate Change? -- 4 The Role of Narrative in Environmental Films -- 5 Making the Environmental Film: A Collaboration Between Arts and Science -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 9 Role of Emotions in Climate Change Communication. , 1 Introduction: Why Emotions Matter -- 2 Emotions and Cimate Change -- 3 Climate Change Communication: Role of Emotions -- 4 Should Scientists Show Emotions While Discussing and Communicating About Climate Change? -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 10 Climate Change Communication in Australia: The Politics, Mainstream Media and Fossil Fuel Industry Nexus -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The 'Value Gap' in Communicating Climate Change -- 3 Political Economy of Climate Change in Australia -- 4 Climate Change Politics in Australia -- 5 Australian Public Attitudes to Climate Change -- 5.1 Five Australias? -- 6 Climate Change and the Media in Australia -- 7 Climate Change Reporting in Australia -- 8 Case Study of Climate Change Reporting of the Brisbane Floods 2011 -- 8.1 Social Media and the Brisbane Floods -- 9 Climate and 'Issue Attention' Drivers in Australia -- 10 Conclusion -- References -- 11 Inclusion of Gender in Africa's Climate Change Policies and Strategies -- 1 Introduction: Overview of Climate Change in Africa and Gender-Related Adaptation -- 2 Gender and Climate Change Issues in Africa -- 3 Climate Change Policies, Strategies, and Plans -- 3.1 Intended Nationally Determined Contributions -- 3.2 National Climate Change Policy and Strategies -- 4 The Gender Dimensions of Climate Change Communication for Policy Development and Implementation -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Other Materials -- 12 Balancing Paradigms in Climate Change Communication Research to Support Climate Services -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Articulating Paradigms Used by Communication Research -- 3 Paradigms in Recent Climate Change Communication Literature -- 4 Concluding Remarks: Reflections on Balancing Communication Research for Climate Services -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 13 Communicating Climate Change Through Narratives: A Cross Pollination of Science and Theology. , 1 Introduction -- 2 FBOs and Climate Change -- 3 Limitations -- 4 FBOs' View of Science -- 5 The Language of Science and Theology -- 6 Moving Beyond Science -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- 14 Framing Climate Change: A Multi-level Model -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Framing -- 2.1 Ideology -- 3 Environmental Frames in the Literature -- 4 Research Design -- 4.1 Analytic Method -- 5 Results -- 5.1 Five Frames -- 5.2 'The Anthropocentric Masterframe' -- 5.2.1 Six Anthropocentric Subframes -- 5.3 'The Transformation Masterframe' -- 5.3.1 Four Counter-Hegemonic Subframes -- 6 Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- 15 Mass Media and Climate Change Induced Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation in Coastal Area of Bangladesh: A Sociological Study -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Mass Media and Disaster Management -- 3 The Methodology -- 4 Mass Media and Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation in Coastal Area in the Context of Bangladesh -- 5 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 16 Engaging People with Carbon and Climate Change Using Landscape Scale Conservation and Biodiversity Monitoring -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 This Study -- 2 Analysis -- 2.1 Engaging Policy-Makers, Planners and Publics at the Lancashire Wildlife Trust -- 2.2 The Carbon Landscape Project -- 2.3 The Biodiverse Society Project -- 3 Discussion -- 3.1 Lessons and Future Prospects -- 3.2 Limitations and Constraints -- 3.3 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 17 Knowledge Management as an Enabler of the Paris Agreement Implementation in Africa -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Problem -- 3 Methods -- 4 Case Studies -- 4.1 WISER -- 4.2 RCOFs in Africa -- 4.3 TAHMO -- 4.4 ClimDev-Africa -- 4.5 UN CC: Learn -- 4.6 FCFA -- 4.7 ENACTS -- 4.8 AREI -- 4.9 CIRDA -- 4.10 ALP -- 4.11 Data Rescue Efforts -- 5 Contemporary Knowledge Sources -- 6 Discussion -- 6.1 Global Climate Framework. , 6.2 Knowledge Sharing State of Play in Africa -- 6.3 Climate Knowledge Partnerships -- 6.4 Open Government -- 6.5 Innovative Information and Knowledge Sharing Approaches -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- 18 Formulation of an Ethics of Response to Climate Change: The Need for Effective Communication in Higher Education -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Research Methodology -- 2.1 Surveyed Institution and Courses -- 2.2 Sample -- 2.3 Questionnaire -- 3 Findings -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 19 Climate Change: Doing Little Can Change a Lot! Children's Knowledge-Action About Cimate Principles and Effects -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 The Fact: Climate Change -- 1.2 The Challenge: Climate Change Communication and Education to Young Children -- 2 Theoretical Framework and Participatory Research Approach -- 2.1 Data Sources -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Climate Change and Greenhouse Effect -- 3.2 Adaptation to Climate -- 3.3 Global Warming and Ozone Hole -- 3.4 Glaciers Melting -- 3.5 Water and Air Pollution -- 3.6 Erosion -- 3.7 Recycling -- 4 Final Remarks and Recommendations for Climate Change Communication and Education -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 20 Feeling the Heat: The Challenge of Communicating 'High-End' Climate Change -- 1 Introduction: Unwelcome Messages to Be Communicated -- 2 The Risks and Opportunities of Communicating Unwelcome Climate Messages -- 3 'Emotional Carrots' and Audience Segmentation: Lessons from Past Practice -- 4 Towards Better Communication of Unwelcome Climate Messages -- 4.1 The Full Extent of Climate Risk Needs to Be Framed and Communicated Better -- 4.2 New Narratives and Analytical Frameworks Are Needed to Inform Robust Scenario Planning and Decision Making -- 4.3 Potential High-End Climate Impacts Important to Specific Decision Makers Need to Be Communicated, in Recognisable Language. , 4.4 More Dialogue, Less Debate and Lecturing.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Part I Theoretical Frameworks and Analyses -- 1 Rethinking Education for Sustainable Development: Interdisciplinarity, Community and Environmental Justice -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Sustainable Development at Universities: Three Positions -- 2.1 Sustainability Programs at Canadian Universities -- 2.2 The Status-Quo and Reform Positions -- 2.3 Regional Centres of Expertise, Environmental Justice, and the Transformative Position -- 3Conclusion -- References -- 2 Sustainable Internationalization? Measuring the Diversity of Internationalization at Higher Education Institutions -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Framework for a Sustainable Internationalization Strategy -- 3Methods -- 4Results -- 5Discussion -- 6Conclusion -- References -- 3 Looking Beyond Fossil Fuel Divestment: Combating Climate Change in Higher Education -- Abstract -- 1Introduction: Motives for Pro-environment Behaviors -- 2Stated Motives of Institutions -- 2.1 Successes -- 2.2 Rejections -- 3Gaps in Stated Motives -- 4Conclusion: Looking Beyond Divestment -- References -- 4 Beyond Recycling: Developing ``Deep'' Sustainability Competence -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Review of Relevant Literature -- 2.1 Defining Sustainability -- 2.2 Developing Sustainability Competence -- 2.3 Deep Learning -- 2.4 Experiential Learning and EFS -- 3Methods -- 3.1 Site and Setting -- 3.2 Data Collection -- 3.3 Data Analysis -- 3.4 Limitations -- 4Findings -- 4.1 Meanings of Sustainability -- 4.2 Recycle -- 4.3 Reduce -- 4.4 Reuse -- 4.5 Beyond Environmental, Beyond the Individual -- 5Sustainability Competence for What? -- 5.1 Expanding Knowledge -- 5.2 Expanding Awareness -- 5.3 Expanding Skills -- 6Implications -- 6.1 Developing ``Deep'' Competence -- 6.2 Politicized Ethic of Care -- 6.3 Developmental Readiness -- 7Conclusions -- References. , 5 Discourses and Identity: An Educational Sociology Approach to Campus Sustainability Assessment -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2The Production, Relocation and Communication of Discourse -- 3Professional Identity and Sustainability -- 4Case Study -- 5Methods -- 6Results -- 7Discussion -- 8Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 6 Declarations and Commitments: The Cognitive Practice of Sustainability Agreements -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Social Learning Framework and Methods -- 3The Agreements -- 4Analysis -- 4.1 Mission and Vision -- 4.2 Roles and Role Models -- 4.3 Effectiveness and Measuring -- 5Cognitive Practice Summary -- 6Network Analysis -- 7Discussion -- 7.1 Limitations -- 7.2 Implications for Institutional Practice -- 8Conclusion -- References -- 7 Place Consciousness as a Pathway Towards Campus Sustainability -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Theoretical Framework -- 2.1 Sense of Place Concept -- 3Methodology -- 3.1 Participants -- 3.2 Data Collection -- 3.2.1 Phase 1 -- 3.2.2 Phase 2 -- 3.2.3 Phase 3 -- 3.2.4 Phase 4 -- 3.3 Data Analysis -- 4Results -- 4.1 Aruna's Story -- 4.2 Lee's Journey -- 4.3 Mary's Thoughts -- 5Discussion -- 6Conclusions -- References -- 8 Gauging Universities for Sustainability: Action Research as a Tool for Assessing and Influencing Organisational Transformation -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Why Do Universities Need to Become More Sustainable? -- 3Being the Insider in Sustainability Transformations -- 4The Action Research Approach -- 5Challenges of Action Research for studying transformational processes -- 6A Case-Study Employing Transformational Action Research -- 7Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- Part II Case Studies and Examplesof Implementation -- 9 Food Production as a Niche Innovation in Higher Education -- Abstract -- 1Introduction. , 2Food Production as a Social Innovation -- 3Socio-Technical Transitions and Strategic Niche Management -- 4Methods -- 5Discussion -- 6Limitations -- 7Conclusion -- References -- 10 Student Interest in Campus Community Gardens: Sowing the Seeds for Direct Engagement with Sustainability -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 1.1 The Importance of Everyday Involvement -- 1.2 Creating Fertile Ground for Student Engagement with Sustainability -- 1.3 Measuring Student Interest in Campus Community Gardening -- 2Methods -- 2.1 Sample -- 2.2 Measures -- 3Results -- 3.1 Hierarchical Regression -- 4Discussion -- 4.1 The Influence of Familiarity -- 4.2 The Importance of Community Benefits -- 4.3 The Broad Appeal of on-Campus Agriculture -- 5Conclusion -- References -- 11 Implementation of Education for Sustainable Development in Universities of Applied Sciences -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2General Remarks on Implementing SD at Universities -- 2.1 Universities of Applied Sciences -- 2.2 Universities and Responsibility -- 2.3 The Baden-Württemberg Way: Network of Universities for SD -- 3Implementing ESD at UoAS -- 3.1 Stepwise -- 3.2 Portfolio for the Implementation of Sustainable Development -- 3.2.1 HS Aalen -- 3.2.2 CUT Bloemfontein -- 4Educational Methods -- 4.1 Projects as Part of the Real World Lab Aalen/Students Projects/Project Learning -- 4.1.1 Project Learning -- 4.1.2 Projects for ESD -- 4.2 Simulation Game -- 4.2.1 Educational Games and ESD -- 4.2.2 Educational Game VAL-U -- 5Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 12 Introducing the Graphical Assessment of Universities' Sustainability Image (GAUSI) Instrument: A Marketing Tool -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Literature Review -- 2.1 Marketing Concepts Relevant to University Sustainability -- 2.1.1 Institutional Image -- 2.1.2 Strategic Positioning of Institutional Image. , 2.1.3 Institutional Reputation -- 2.1.4 Decision-Making Process -- 2.2 Assessment of Universities' Sustainable Institutional Image -- 2.2.1 Assessing University Institutional Image -- 2.2.2 Assessing University Sustainability Efforts -- 3Graphical Assessment of Universities' Sustainability Image (GAUSI) -- 3.1 The GAUSI Questionnaire -- 3.2 Suggested Methods -- 3.2.1 Sampling Design -- 3.2.2 Procedure -- 3.2.3 Graphical Representation -- 3.3 Contribution of the GAUSI Instrument -- 3.4 Limitations of the GAUSI Instrument -- 4Discussion -- 5Conclusion -- References -- 13 Assessing Resources and Dynamic Capabilities to Implement the ``Green Campus'' Project -- Abstract -- 1Sustainable Development and the Role of Universities -- 2Theoretical Background: The Resource-Based View and the Dynamic Capabilities Theory -- 3Sustainable Universities and Green Campus Initiatives: Overview of the Literature -- 4A Case Study: Politecnico Di Bari Green Campus Project -- 5The Green Campus Project Discussed Through the Lens of RBV AndDCT -- 6Conclusions -- References -- 14 Think Big, Live Green: Community-Specific Sustainability Engagement Campaigns -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Sustainability at Cornell -- 3Sustainability Engagement at Cornell -- 4Think Big, Live Green -- 4.1 Community Research -- 4.2 College-Level Leadership -- 4.3 College Level Engagement -- 5Moving from Plans to Action -- 6Conclusion and Looking Forward -- References -- 15 Obstacles to Curriculum Greening: The Case of Green Chemistry -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Methods and Theoretical Framework -- 3The Environmental Education Movement -- 4Mediating Factors -- 4.1 Departmental Colleagues: Potential Roadblocks -- 4.1.1 Strategies for Responding to the Resistance -- 4.2 Leadership from the Chemistry Discipline -- 4.3 Administrators: Controllers of the Funding Faucet. , 4.4 Students: Potential Sources of Resistance or Potential Catalysts -- 5Conclusion -- References -- 16 Changing Energy Behavior Through Community Based Social Marketing -- Abstract -- 1Introduction: Behavior Matters -- 2Community Based Social Marketing: An Overview -- 3Getting Started: Implementation at Oberlin -- 4Testing Our Interventions: Two Field Studies -- 4.1 Encouraging Cold Water Washing -- 4.2 Turning off Lights in Unused Classrooms -- 5Conclusion: Implementing CBSM Research Programs on Other Campuses -- References -- 17 Material Values, Goals, and Water Use: Results from a Campus Residence Hall Survey -- Abstract -- 1Introduction: Water Conservation -- 1.1 Barriers to Eco-friendly Behavior -- 1.2 Values and Eco-friendly Behavior -- 1.3 Campus Environmental Interventions -- 2The Present Study -- 3Method -- 3.1 Participants -- 3.2 Materials and Procedure -- 4Results -- 5Discussion -- 6Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 18 Understanding Recycling While Tailgating: Applying an Information-Motives-Behavior Skills Approach -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Identifying the Scale of the Problem -- 3The IMB Model -- 4The Present Research -- 5Description of the Venue Infrastructure -- 6Procedure -- 7Participants -- 8Observational Measures -- 8.1 Waste Disposal Behavior -- 8.2 Estimated Group Demographics -- 9Survey Measures -- 10Analytical Strategy -- 11Behavioral Observations -- 11.1 How Much Are Tailgaters Using the Venue's Infrastructure? -- 11.2 Who Is Using the Venue's Infrastructure? -- 12Reported Recycling Behavior -- 12.1 Predictors of Recycling -- 12.2 Who Is Most Likely to Recycle While Tailgating? -- 13Discussion and Conclusions -- 13.1 Practical Implications -- 13.2 Limitations -- 13.3 Moving Forward and Broader Implications -- Acknowledgments -- References. , 19 Social Sciences and Campus Sustainable Development: The Way Forward.

Note: Intro -- International Perspectives on Climate Change -- Preface -- Contents -- Part I Impacts of Change Impacts in Regions and Geographical Areas -- 1 Regional Vulnerability of Agro-Environmental Processes Facing Climate Change. Latin American Adaptation Agendas -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Regional Vulnerability of Agro-Environmental Processes in Latin America -- Agriculture and Mitigation -- Ecosystem Services Approach for Adapting to Climate Change -- Conclusions -- References -- 2 Risk Analysis in Transboundary Water of the Rivers Pilcomayo and Paraguay -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Paraguay and Pilcomayo River -- Risk Analysis of Transboundary Rivers in the Context of Climate Variability and Change -- AREA 16 (ParaguayArgentina) -- ÁREA 19 (Paraguay) -- ÁREA 20 (Paraguay) -- ÁREA 21 (ArgentinaParaguay) -- ÁREA 22 (ArgentinaParaguay) -- Information System for Risk Management at Paraguay and Pilcomayo Transboundary Rivers -- Conclusions -- References -- 3 Analysis of Temporal Variability of Droughts in Southern Paraguay and Northern Argentina (1961-2011) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Region and Rainfall Data -- SPI and Drought Occurrences -- Temporal Variability of Droughts -- Changes in Drought Occurrence Rate -- Changes in Drought Severity -- Conclusions -- References -- 4 Sedimentation and Life Expectancy of Lake Amatitlán, Guatemala: Increased Vulnerability Under Future Climate Change -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Study Site -- Bathymetric Survey -- Sediment Collection -- Results and Discussions -- Bathymetry Comparison 2001-2012 -- Sediment Cores -- Sediment Loads in Rio Villalobos -- Sedimentation Rates -- Volumetric Comparison 1971-2001-2012 -- Life Expectancy of Lake Amatitlán -- Conclusions -- References -- 5 Towards Valuing Climate Change Impacts on the Ecosystem Services of a Uruguayan Coastal Lagoon. , Abstract -- Introduction -- Trends in Climate Affecting Uruguay -- Case Study Site -- Selection of Ecosystem Services -- Valuation of Climate Change Impacts on Three Ecosystem Services -- Changes in Productivity: Precipitation as an 'Input' to the Shrimp Fishery -- Effects of Precipitation on the LRPA Shrimp Fishery -- Valuing Precipitation as an Input to Shrimp Harvest -- Valuing Carbon Sequestration Services of LRPA Emergent Wetland Plants -- Estimating Carbon Stored by LRPA Wetland Soils -- Estimating the Market Value for the LRPA Carbon Sequestration Service -- Valuing Climate Impacts on 'Habitat Maintenance' and 'Cultural' Ecosystem Services -- Conclusion -- References -- 6 Integrating Climate Science, Monitoring, and Management in the Rio de la Plata Estuarine Front (Uruguay) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Hydroclimatology -- Causal Relationships and Lags -- Institutional Arrangements to Identify and Implement Adaptation Measures -- Management Options -- Conclusions -- References -- Part II The Management of Climate Change Impacts -- 7 Managing the Impacts of Climate Change in Latin America: The Need for Technology Transfer -- Abstract -- Introduction: Some Facts About Latin America -- Climate Change and Its Impacts in Latin American Countries -- Managing Climate Change: The Role of Technology Transfer -- Conclusions -- References -- 8 Strategic Contributions to Extreme Climate Change: The Innovation Helixes as a Link Among the Short, Medium and Long-Terms -- Abstract -- Introduction -- A Diagnosis of the Effects of Extreme Climate Change in Guatemala -- Perception of the People Regarding Climate Change -- The Baseline of Climate Change Perception in Guatemala -- Conclusions -- References -- 9 What Contributes to Climate Change Adaptive Capacity? A Retrospective Case Study in a Caribbean Small Island Community -- Abstract -- Introduction. , Background -- Determinants of Adaptive Capacity -- Successful Climate Change Adaptation -- Case Study -- Methodology -- Preliminary Results -- Perceptions Regarding Level of Success -- Effectiveness -- Efficiency -- Legitimacy -- Equity -- Multi-Scalar Factors Contributing to Community-Level Adaptive Capacity -- Local -- National -- Regional -- International -- Concluding Remarks -- References -- 10 Taking a Micro-Perspective on the Global Challenge of Climate Change: The "Microenergy Systems" Research Focus at the Technische Universität Berlin -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Decentralized Energy Systems and Their Relevance for Global Access to Energy, Development and Climate Change -- The Concept of Microenergy Systems -- A Research Agenda for MES -- The MES Research Group -- The Energy Inclusion Initiative in Peru: An Exemplary Case for Cooperation with the Private Sector -- Conclusions and Outlook -- References -- 11 The Impacts of Climate Change on the Livelihoods of Coastal People in Bangladesh: A Sociological Study -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Coastal Zone in Bangladesh -- The Methodology -- Climate Change and its Impacts on the Livelihoods of Coastal People in the Context of Bangladesh -- Conclusions -- References -- 12 From Rainforests to Drylands: Comparing Family Farmers' Perceptions of Climate Change in Three Brazilian Biomes -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Climate Change Communication -- Methodology -- Results -- Smallholders: Sample Characterization -- Changes in Rainfall -- Changes in Temperature Levels -- Perception of Extreme Events -- Do Convergent Perceptions Lead to Similar Behaviours? -- How Did the Respondents Answer? -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Part III The Role of Policy-making and the Contribution of Information, Communication and Stakeholders' Involvement. , 13 Precipitation Variability and Adaptation Strategies in the Southern Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico: Integrating Local Knowledge with Quantitative Analysis -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Droughts and Agriculture -- Methods -- Study Area -- Drought and Rainfall Analysis -- Farmers' Perceptions and Adaptations -- Results -- Drought and Rainfall -- Farmers' Perceptions and Adaptations -- Perceptions -- Adaptations -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 Making Science Count: Climate Change and the SciencePractice Interface -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Evaluation of the Two Projects -- A Discussion of the Barriers: Some Insights -- Conclusions -- References -- 15 Island Erosion and Afflicted Population: Crisis and Policies to Handle Climate Change -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Environmental Migrants from Vanishing Island -- Methodology -- Result and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 16 Does Awareness Through Learning About Climate Change Enhance Farmers' Perception of and Adaptation to Climate Uncertainty? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials -- Methods -- Empirical Modelling of Farmers' Perception and Adaptation to Climate Change -- Interrelating Awareness of Climate Change and Farmers' Perception of and Adaptation to Climatic Uncertainty -- Selection of Exogenous Variables and Hypotheses to be Tested -- Results -- Descriptive Statistics -- Farmers' Perception of and Adaptation to Climate Change -- Awareness Through Learning About Climate Change -- Determinants of Farmers' Perception of and Adaptation to Climate Change -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 17 Local Knowledge and Participatory Climate Change Planning in the Northeastern U.S -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Deliberative Policy, Adaptive Governance, and Climate Change -- Valuing Local Knowledge and Experience. , Trust in Pre-existing and Emerging Leadership and Social and Professional Networks -- Conclusions and Implications -- References -- 18 Evaluating of Post-2012 Carbon Policies -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- The Methodology -- The Model Scenarios -- Discussion of the Results -- Conclusions -- References -- 19 Perceptions About Climate Change in Sidama, Ethiopia -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Area -- Methods -- Results and Discussion of Findings -- Lay Perceptions of Climate Change -- Increased Temperature -- Erratic Rainfall Patterns -- Climate Data Analysis -- Temperature and Rainfall Data -- Perception of Causes of Climate Change -- Perceptions of Vulnerability and Impact of Climate Change -- Adaptive Actions -- Mainstreaming Climate Change to Development Policy -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 20 Perceptions of and Attitudes Toward Climate Change in the Southeastern United States -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Site Descriptions -- Climate Change Belief and Skepticism -- Observed Changes in Weather and Climate -- Effects Experienced and Anticipated -- Perceived Causes -- Attitudes Toward Mitigation -- Conclusions -- References -- 21 The Role of Higher Education in Institutionalising Climate Change in Bangladesh -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Conceptual Development -- Human Factors -- Natural Factors -- Scenario of Climate Change in Bangladesh -- HE: A Paradigm Shift -- HE in Bangladesh -- Research Design -- Data Collection, Analysis, Confidentiality and Limitations -- Findings and Discussion -- Genesis of HE and Public Universities -- Private Universities -- Role of HE in the Education and Research of Climate Change -- Education Programmes -- Research on Climate Change -- Climate Change Education for Primary and Secondary Levels -- Social Awareness of Climate Change. , Strategic Planning and Policy.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Institutional Organisation, Structures, and Corporate Policies -- Appropriation of Disaster Risk Reduction in Brazil: Relations Between Civil Defense and Urban Planning as a Social Process Leading to Sustainability -- 1 Introduction -- 2 National Protection and Civil Defense Policy Relevance to Urban Planning in Natural Disasters Prevention -- 3 Appropriation of Regulations and Guidelines by Municipal Urban Administration -- 4 Methodology -- 5 Results and Analysis -- 5.1 About Transformations: In Relations and in Urban Space Management -- 5.2 Institutional Approach to Informal Settlements and Risk Areas -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Social Advancement as a Critical Success Factor in a Model of Translation and Control of Strategy in Agro-Industrial Cooperatives -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Translation and Control of Strategy -- 3 The Cooperative Movement -- 4 Agro-Industrial Cooperatives -- 5 Methodology -- 6 Results and Discussion -- 6.1 The Agro-Industrial Agraria Cooperative -- 6.2 Social Advancement -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Architecture-Oriented Agile Approach for Sustainability Reporting -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Research Design -- 3 GRI Standard -- 4 The Application Case -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Sustainable Procurement Process: A Case Study at a Public Higher Education Institution in Brazil -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Current PHEI Procurement Process -- 3.2 Sustainable Procurement Process Proposal for PHEI -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- How the Perception of Employees Can Help to Address Management and Operation Challenges Towards More Sustainable Sanitary Landfills: A Case Study of Curitiba and Metropolitan Area -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Solid Waste Management in Brazil and Dependence on Sanitary Landfills. , 3 Main Negative Impacts Associated with Sanitary Landfills -- 4 How the Perception of Employees Can Help to Address Management and Operation Challenges in Sanitary Landfills -- 5 Methods -- 6 Results and Analysis -- 7 Conclusion and Perspectives for Future Research -- References -- Comparative Analysis of the Sustainable Practices Based on Social Responsibility Guidelines of Personal Hygiene, Perfumery and Cosmetics Companies in Brazil -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Selection of the Analyzed Companies -- 3.2 Selection of the Comparison Criteria -- 3.3 Comparative Analysis of Sustainable Practices -- 3.4 Analysis of Companies in the Brazilian Market -- 4 Conclusion -- Appendix 1 -- Comparative Table of the Sustainable Practices -- References -- Sharing Economy: Sensegiving of Strategic Decisions Towards Sustainability -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Strategic Decision-Making Process as Sensegiving -- 2.1 Technological Context -- 2.2 Decision-Making -- 2.3 Construction of Meaning -- 3 Methodological Procedures -- 4 Results and Discussion: Sense Giving Materialized in the Strategic Communication -- 5 Closing Remarks -- References -- Social Responsibility as a Competitive Advantage for Companies: A Sustainability Research in Paraná's Cooperatives in Brazil -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Results -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Deployment of Sustainable Development Framework in Export Manufacturing Firms for the Common Good -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Differentiating/Distinguishing Between Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility -- 3 Literature Review and Hypothesis Formulation -- 4 Methodology and Data Analysis -- 5 Results and Discussion -- 6 Conclusion -- Appendix 1 -- References -- Discussion of New Product Development Process Sustainability Based on the Supply Chain in the Context of Industry 4.0. , 1 Introduction: New Product Development, Supply Chain and Industry 4.0 -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Sustainability Oriented New Product Development and Supply Chain in Industry 4.0 -- 4 Models, Frameworks and Researches on Supply Chain and New Product Development in Industry 4.0 Context -- 5 Final Discussion of Results of Models, Frameworks and Researches Found in the Literature -- References -- (Non-)compliance with Public Finance Laws, Sustainability and Social Responsibility: A Critical Analysis of the Use of Mining Taxation in Canaã dos Carajás (Pará, Brazil) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainability, Social Responsibility and Public Finance Laws -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results and Discussion -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- The Importance of Green Supply Chain Management Approach in the Integrated Product Development Process -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 The Influence of a GSCM Approach on IPDP -- 4 Models, Frameworks and Researches on GSCM and IPDP -- 5 Final Considerations -- References -- Corporate Social Responsibility According to Employee Perception: The Case of an Energy Company -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) -- 3 Policies, Standards and Trends in CSR -- 4 Methodology -- 5 Data Collection -- 6 Discussion -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- Approaches Towards Resource Efficiency (e.g. Energy, Water, Wastes, Materials) -- Mining Sustainability Practices in Latin America -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 Dimension 1: Types of Corporate Sustainability Activities -- 2.2 Dimension 2: Sustainability Issues Addressed -- 2.3 Dimension 3: Components Across the Value Chain -- 3 Research Design -- 4 Results and Discussion -- 5 Future Practices -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Assessing the Use of Pine Chip Ash in Manufacturing Soil-Cement Bricks -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Framework. , 2.1 Materials -- 2.2 Method of Water Absorption Test -- 2.3 Method for Compressive Strength Test -- 2.4 Mixture -- 2.5 Proof Bodies of Molding -- 2.6 Cure -- 2.7 Compressive Strength Test -- 2.8 Water Absorption Test -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 4 Suggestions for Future Studies -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Nature-Based Solution in the Context of Sustainability: A Case Study of Artificial Reefs -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Contextualizing the Nature-Based Solution -- 3 Applicability of NbS Practice and Its Local to Global Interface -- 4 Artificial Reefs as a NbS Model -- 5 REBIMAR Program -- 6 Single Case Model: Artificial Reef -- 7 SWOT Analysis: REBIMAR Program -- 7.1 Internal Environment -- 7.2 External Environment -- 8 Final Considerations -- References -- Reverse Logistics System to Support the Lamp Circularity: A Case Study in Irati-Brazil -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Bases -- 2.1 Reverse Logistics and Environmental Legislation -- 2.2 Waste Lamps and Environmental Risks -- 2.3 The Reverse Logistics Situation of Lamps in Paraná -- 3 Research Method -- 3.1 Study Area and Problem Characterization -- 3.2 Municipality Information -- 3.3 Lamp Estimates (Consumption and Disposal) -- 3.4 Collection Points: Mapping and Structure -- 3.5 Collect's Routing -- 3.6 Proposed Reverse Logistics System's Estimated Cost -- 4 Results and Discussions -- 4.1 Estimated Consumption of Lamps -- 4.2 Proposed Collection System -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Corporate Responsibility in Practice: Co-processing Implementation of Municipal Solid Waste for the City of Campo Largo-Brazils -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Waste and Co-processing -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Area of Study -- 4 Results and Discussion -- 4.1 Current Flowchart -- 4.2 Waste Characterization -- 4.3 Current System Analysis -- 4.4 Co-processing Companies. , 4.5 Technical and Economic Analysis and Implementation Proposal -- 5 Conclusion -- Appendix 1: Arlev Association Questionnaire -- References -- Preliminary Product Development Approach for Discarded Materials Reuse-U-TURN Approach -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainability-Research Background -- 3 Product Development Process (PDP)-Research Background -- 4 Reuse of Discarded Materials and Reduction of Industrial Waste-Sustainable Production -- 5 Systematic Literature Review and Content Analyses -- 6 Proposal of a Preliminary Product Development Approach for Discarded Materials Reuse-U-TURN Approach -- 7 Macro-phase I-Analysis of Discarded Product Reuse Potentiality -- 8 Macro-phase II-New Product Design -- 9 Macro-phase III-Sustainable and Cyclical Production Design -- 9.1 Step 01-Zero Waste Manufacturing -- 9.2 Step 02-Integrated Supply Chain -- 10 Macro-phase IV- Material/Product Collection Return -- 11 Final Considerations -- References -- The Social Construction of Natural Disasters: A Systematic Review of the Literature -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Framework -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Objectives and Issues that Delimit This Research -- 3.2 Search Strategies -- 3.3 Research Steps -- 4 Results -- 5 Final Considerations -- References -- Sustainability in Logistic Systems: An Analysis of Articles Published in the Main Event of Production Engineering in Brazil -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainable Logistic -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results and Analysis -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- The Use of "Equator Principles" for Project Compliance: The Case of the Santo Antônio Hydroelectric Plant, Brazilian Amazon -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Hydroelectric Power Production in the World -- 3 Feasibility of the Construction Project of the Santo Antônio Hydroelectric Power Plant -- 3.1 The Equator Principles. , 3.2 Financial Structure of the Santo Antônio Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP).

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Understanding Climate Change Hazards -- Hydrometeorological Analysis of an Extreme Flash-Flood: The 28 September 2012 Event in Murcia, South-Eastern Spain -- Introduction -- The Study Region -- The Hydrometeorological Episode: A Brief Description -- Analysis of the San Wenceslao Flash-Flood -- Observed Databases and Precipitation Analysis -- Basin Response and Hydrological Modelling -- Anthropogenic Impacts on the Basin Response -- Kinematics of the San Wenceslao Flash-Flood -- Storm Movement and Soil Variability: Impact on the Hydrological Response -- Conclusions -- References -- A Multiple Linear Regression-Based Approach for Storm Surge Prediction Along South Brazil -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Astronomical Tide and Storm Surge -- Meteorological Data and the Mapping of the Cyclones' Paths -- Statistical Analysis and Data Filtering -- Extreme Data Analysis -- Results -- Analysis of the ADCP Data-Itapocorói Bay -- The Cyclones' Path -- Partial Serial Correlation (PSC) and Time Lag Multiple Linear Regression (TLMLR) -- Analysis of Positive and Negative Events Separately -- Validation of the Methodology -- Historical Analysis of Storm Surge -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Hydrodynamic Study of Free Standing Drilling Riser Under Hurricane Conditions -- Introduction -- Problem Statement -- Free Standing Drilling Riser -- Studies Conducted on Free Standing Drilling Riser (FSDR) -- API Recommended Practice for Design, Selection, Operation and Maintenance of Marine Drilling Riser System (API-RP 16Q) -- Hurricane -- Hurricane Generated Sea State -- Hurricane Generated Waves -- Hurricane Generated Swell -- Research Methodology -- Procedures to Develop the Functional Relationship Between Emergency Disconnection Location and Lateral Displacement of FSDR. , Procedures to Identify the Optimum Emergency Disconnection Location Along Drilling Riser Line in Technical Terms -- Procedures to Develop the Functional Relationship Between Saffir Simpson Scale Storm Maximum Significant Wave Height and Lateral Displacement of FSDR -- Procedure to Determine the Effect of Hurricane Generated Swell on Hydrodynamic Response of FSDR -- Results for Determination of Functional Relationship Between Emergency Disconnection Location and Lateral Displacement of FSDR -- Results for Determination of Optimum Emergency Disconnection Location Along Riser Line in Technical Terms -- Results for Determination of Functional Relationship Between Saffir Simpson Scale Maximum Significant Wave Height and Lateral Displacement of FSDR -- Results for Determination of Hydrodynamic Response of FSDR Under Hurricane Generated Swell -- Conclusion -- References -- Assessing Contribution of Climate Change on Wetlands by Using Multi-temporal Satellite Data -- Introduction -- Data and Methodology Used -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- City-scale Modeling of Urban Heat Islands for Kolkata -- Introduction -- Health Impacts of UHI -- Methods and Materials -- Study Area -- Preparation of Spatial Database -- Population Distribution -- Modeling of UHI Susceptibility -- Preparation of UHI Inventory Map and Training and Validation Dataset -- AHP Model -- Kernel Logistic Regression -- SVM Model -- SMCE Model -- Model Evaluation and Assessment -- Contribution measures for UHI Susceptibility -- Results and Discussion -- AHP Model and UHI Zonation -- KLR Model and UHI Zonation -- SVM Model and UHI Zonation -- SMCE Model and UHI Zonation -- Performances of City-scale UHI Models -- Assessment and Comparison of City-scale UHI Models -- Applicability of the Models and Priority Voting Ensemble of Contributing Factors. , Conclusion -- References -- GIS Hazard Assessments as the First Step to Climate Change Adaptation -- Introduction -- Study Area -- Methods -- Index Distribution -- Management Considerations -- Conclusions -- References -- Landscape Ecology and Conservation for Building Resilience and Adaptation to Global Change in Venezuela -- Introduction -- Conceptual Theoretical Framework About the Landscape Analysis -- Landscape Ecology: Spatial Patterns and Dynamics of Changes -- Modelling of Climate Change Scenarios -- Conservation and Adaptation -- Methodological Contributions for Building Resilience -- Building Resilience -- Conclusions -- References -- Influence of Vegetation in the Creation of Urban Microclimates -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results and Discussions -- Strategies -- Conclusions -- References -- Preliminary Evaluation of Emergency Shelters for Disasters Associated with Landslides at the Hydrographic Basin of Corrego D'Antas, Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- Introduction -- The Socio-Environmental Disasters Associated with Landslide and the Reduction of Vulnerability Through Emergency Shelters (ES's) -- Emergency Shelters (ES) -- Study Area -- Methodology for Constructing a ES Evaluation Coefficient -- Calculation of ECES-CD and Classification of Shelters -- ECES-CD Application Methodology -- Results -- Conclusion -- References -- Assessment of Carbon Sequestration Potential of a Disturbed Humid Tropical Ecosystem, Southeast Nigeria -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Sample Collection -- Determination of Carbon Stock of the Woody Species -- Statistical Analysis -- Major Limitations of This Research -- Results and Discussion -- Ecological Characteristics of the Study Area -- Carbon Sequestration Across Land Use Categories -- Relationship Between Ecological Characteristics and Carbon Sequestered by Tree Species. , Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Flash-Floods: More Often, More Severe, More Damaging? An Analysis of Hydro-geo-environmental Conditions and Anthropogenic Impacts -- Introduction: Peculiarities of Flash Floods and the Question of Anthropogenic Effects -- Effects of Climate Warming -- Effects of Altered Land Use and Land Cover -- Effects of Engineering Measures Along the River Course and Within the Catchment -- Case Study: The Extreme Braunsbach Flash Flood, 29th May, 2016 -- Description of the Affected Region -- Rainfall Conditions -- Discharge Situation -- Geomorphological Analysis -- Damage Analysis -- Intensified Rainfall as a Consequence of Global/Regional Warming -- Land Use, Land Cover and Land Surface Conditions -- Constructions Along the River Course and Within the Catchment -- Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- Landslide Hazard Induced by Climate Changes in North-Eastern Romania -- Introduction -- Landslides in Northeastern Romania -- Climate Change Scenarios -- Methods -- Forecasting the Influence of Climate Change for Landslide Hazard -- Conclusions -- References -- Objective Analysis of Envelope Curves for Peak Floods of European and Mediterranean Flash Floods -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- The EuroMedeFF Database -- Use of Quantile Regression for Derivation of Flash Flood Envelope Curves -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- Treatment of Natural Hazards Within Planning Documents in Serbia in Relation to Climate Change Issues -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Planning and Natural Hazards in Serbia -- Treatment of Natural Hazards Within the Planning Documents in Serbia -- The Case of the Kolubara Lignite Basin -- Conclusions and Recommendations for Planning Policy -- References -- Occurrence and Characteristics of Flash Floods in Bavaria (Germany) -- Introduction. , The Flash Flood Events in May and June 2016 in Bavaria -- Flash Flood Identification Based on Discharge Measurements -- Selection of Suitable Gauging Stations -- Flood Identification from Discharge Time Series -- Determination of Flash Flood Events -- Occurrence and Characteristics of Flash Floods in Bavaria -- Flash Flood Occurrence and Frequency -- Classification into the European Context -- Seasonal Distribution of Flash Floods -- Flash Flood Magnitude and Speed -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Ozone Layer Holes, Regional Climate Change and Possible Ways for Their Forecasting -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Ozone Layer and Ozone Hole -- Ozone and Its Influence on Earth's Ecosystem -- Regional Climate -- Climate Change and Total Ozone -- Regional Hazards and Their Prediction -- Statistical Assessment of Total Ozone and Surface Temperature Correlation -- Case study 1: The Ozone Mechanisms on the Territory of Belarus -- Case study 2: The Ozone Mechanism and Sudden Stratospheric Warming in February 2018 -- Conclusion -- References -- The Protective Role of Forests to Reduce Rockfall Risks and Impacts in the Alps Under a Climate Change Perspective -- Protection Forests -- Managing Protection Forests Against Rockfall Hazard -- Managing Protection Forests Under Climate Change -- Conclusions -- References -- Handling the Impacts of Climate Hazards via Adaptation Methods and Options -- Towards a Prioritized Climate Change Management Strategy: A Revisit to Mitigation and Adaptation Policies -- Introduction -- Climate Change Management Policies: A Dilemma Between Two Choices -- Mitigation Policy -- Adaptation Policy: From a Dilemma to Choice -- Contextualizing Adaptation Priority -- Benefits of Adaptation Priority -- Conclusion -- References -- Urban Heat Island Effect, Extreme Temperatures and Climate Change: A Case Study of Hong Kong SAR. , Introduction.