Anmerkung: Intro -- Climate Change Governance -- Contents -- 1 Climate Change Governance: The Challenge for Politics and Public Administration, Enterprises and Civil Society -- Introduction -- Reference -- Part ITheoretical and Conceptual Framingof Climate Change Governance -- 2 Conceptualising Climate Change Governance -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Specific Demands for Climate Change Governance -- 3…Understanding of Governance -- 4…Climate Change Governance -- 4.1 Cross-Boundary, Multi-Level and Multi-Sector Requirements -- 4.2 Multi-Agency Setting -- 4.3 Long-Term Challenges and Uncertainty -- 4.4 Attributes of Climate Change Governance -- 5…Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 3 Governance of Wicked Climate Adaptation Problems -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Complicating Characteristics of the Climate Adaptation Problem -- 2.1 A Context of Fragmentation -- 2.2 The Lack of a Well-Structured Policy Domain -- 2.3 Inherent Uncertainty in a Knowledge-Intensive Domain -- 3…Useful Theories for Addressing Wicked Climate Adaptation Problems -- 3.1 Theories About Reflexivity -- 3.2 Theories About Resilience -- 3.3 Theories About Responsiveness -- 3.4 Theories About Revitalisation -- 4…The Value of Theoretical Multiplicity -- 4.1 Reflective Conclusions -- References -- 4 Normative Principles for Adaptation to Climate Change Policy Design and Governance -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Arguments for Normative Principles and Criteria -- 3…A Methodological Approach to the Design of Adaptation to Climate Change Policy -- 4…Consequences of Climate Change Impacts in Latvia and Data Providers -- 5…Risk Minimisation and Polluter Pays Principles as a Basis for Decision-Making Criteria -- 6…Recommendations -- References -- 5 Multi-Level Climate Governance: Strategic Selectivities in International Politics -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction. , 2…From Multilateralism to Re-Nationalisation -- 2.1 The BRIC States -- 2.2 The Financial Market Crisis -- 2.3 The Position of the USA -- 3…Flexibility in Global Competition -- 4…Climate Policy in the Shadow of Energy Security -- 5…Climate Change, Nature and Society -- 6…Neo-Liberalism and Climate Change -- 7…Multi-Level and Meta-Governance -- 8…Conclusions -- References -- 6 Cities and Governance: Coming to Terms with Climate Challenges -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Mapping Climate Change Risks in Cities: Core Risks and Urban Vulnerabilities -- 2.1 Urban Vulnerabilities Associated with Climate Change---Categorizing Risks -- 2.1.1 Assessing Urban Vulnerabilities Associated with Climate Change: Category One---Alterations in Temperature -- 2.1.2 Assessing Urban Vulnerabilities Associated with Climate Change: Category Two---Alterations in Precipitation -- 2.1.3 Assessing Urban Vulnerabilities Associated with Climate Change: Category Three---Alterations in Storm Frequency and Intensity -- 2.1.4 Assessing Urban Vulnerabilities Associated with Climate Change: Category Four---Sea Level Change -- 2.2 Mapping Cities and Climate Change -- 2.2.1 Cities and Greenhouse Gas Emissions -- 2.2.2 City Mitigation Strategies on Climate Change -- 2.2.3 City Adaptation Strategies on Climate Change -- 3…Using Indicators to Assess and Address Deeper and Enduring Risks and Long-Term Vulnerabilities in Cities -- 4…Cities at Risk: Emerging Approaches to Safer Cities -- 4.1 From Indicators to Governance---Evidence-Based Policy Formulation -- 4.2 The Role of City Indicators on Climate Change for Effective Planning and Management -- 4.3 Addressing Risk and Vulnerability in Cities Through a More Empowered, Cohesive, and Inclusive Governance -- 5…Conclusion -- References -- 7 Local Climate Governance and the Role of Cooperatives -- Abstract -- 1…Local Climate Governance. , 2…Cooperatives as Local Actors -- 3…Local Climate Governance and Cooperatives -- 4…The Möckernkiez Initiative -- 5…Empirical Flaws -- 6…Conclusion: The Potential Roles of Cooperatives in a Climate-friendly Society -- References -- 8 Forecasting the Adoption of Emerging Energy Technologies: Managing Climate Change, Governance and Evolving Social Values -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Literature Review -- 2.1 Technology Assessment and Governance -- 2.2 Forecasting Technology Diffusion and Adoption -- 2.3 Case Analysis: Climate Change and Electric Power Generation -- 3…Conceptual Process -- 3.1 Identification of Factors and Relationships in Multiple Perspectives -- 3.2 Identification of Alternative and Complementary Technologies -- 3.3 Model Building, Scenario Development, Validation -- 3.4 Policy Recommendations -- 4…Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- Part IICase Studies I: Policy-Relatedand Governmental Approaches -- 9 Climate Change Issues and Malaysian Initiatives -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…National Policy on Climate Change -- 3…Implementation of Malaysian Climate Change Initiatives:Some of Which are Lacking -- 4…What Should Malaysia Do? -- 5…Conclusion -- References -- 10 Climate Change and the Role of Spatial Planning in England -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…The UK Climate Policy Context -- 3…The English Planning System -- 3.1 Planning Interventions -- 3.2 Planning Tools and Resources -- 4…The Role of Spatial Planning in Climate Change -- 4.1 Planning and Renewable Energy Supply -- 4.1.1 Large-Scale Renewable Energy Supply -- 4.1.2 Small-Scale Renewable Energy Supply -- 4.2 Planning and Efficiency in Energy Demand -- 4.2.1 Reducing Car Travel -- 4.2.2 Increasing Energy Efficiency of the Built Environment -- 5…Planning and Adaptation to Climate Change -- 5.1 Flood Risks -- 5.2 Heat Waves -- 6…Concluding Remarks. , Acknowledgments -- References -- 11 The Need for Adaptive Water Governance: Lessons from Canada and Chile -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…The Threat of Climate Change and Water Supply -- 3…The Need for a New Institutional Approach -- 4…Conclusion -- References -- 12 Climate Change Adaptation: Institutional Approaches for Developing Countries -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 1.1 What is Adaptation? -- 1.2 Adaptive Capacity and Vulnerability -- 2…Challenges of Developing Countries -- 2.1 Dependence on Natural Resources -- 2.2 Poverty -- 2.3 Weak Technical and Organisational Capacity -- 2.4 Socio-Cultural Constraints -- 3…Institutions and Adaptations -- 3.1 What are Institutions? -- 3.2 Relationship Between Institutions and Adaptation -- 4…Responsible Institutional Approaches -- 4.1 National-Level Policy Formulation and Legislation -- 4.2 Local-Level Action: Introduction of the Third Cropping Season -- 4.3 Citizen (Community) Participation -- 4.4 International Cooperation -- 5…Conclusion -- 13 Climate Adaptive Planning for Preventing Heat-Related Health Impacts in New York City -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Climate Adaptation Planning: Some Frameworks and Principles -- 3…New York City's Programs for Excessive Heat Events -- 3.1 Emergency Planning: Cooling Centers and Media Outreach -- 3.2 Surveillance and Research -- 3.3 Adaptive Strategies to Prevent Heat-Related Mortality Among Vulnerable Populations -- 4…New York City's Climate Change Adaptation Task Force -- 5…PlaNYC and Other Climate Adaptive Initiatives -- 6…Discussion and Recommendations -- 6.1 Public Health Objectives into Climate Adaptation Planning in New York City -- 6.2 Arguments for Greater Inclusion in the Climate Planning Process -- 7…Theoretical Considerations: The Practice and Function of Inclusion in Public Planning. , 8…Social Justice in the City: In Support of the Deliberative Democratic Model -- 9…Conclusion for Adaptation Planning in New York City -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 14 Governance Tools for Local Energy Autonomy -- Abstract -- 1…Context -- 2…The 100 % Renewable Energy Governance Tool Kit -- 2.1 Regulation, Legislation and Standards -- 2.2 Carrots and Sticks -- 2.3 From Information to Knowledge Networks -- 2.4 Community Assets: From Public to Cooperative Ownership and Operation -- 2.5 New Plans and Planning Skills -- 2.6 Augmenting Energy Autonomy with Ecological Regeneration -- 3…Conclusion and Outlook -- References -- Case Sources Reference Websites -- 15 Climate Change, Sustainability and Urban Policy: Examining the Validity and Function of Best Practices -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction: The Rise of International Best Practices -- 2…The Validity of Best Practices -- 3…The Function of Best Practices -- 3.1 Evidence from Four Case Study Cities -- 4…Conclusions: The Need for a Reappraisal of Best Practice -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Part IIICase Studies II: Business-Relatedand Technical Approaches -- 16 A Decision Support Approach Fostering Technology Transfer Towards Sustainable Energy Development in Kenya -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Kenya's Context -- 2.1 Economic Development -- 2.2 Energy Sector -- 2.3 Climate Change Efforts -- 2.4 Sustainable Development Efforts -- 3…Methodological Procedure Adopted -- 4…Results and Discussion -- 4.1 Energy Service Needs and Priorities -- 4.2 Technology Appropriateness and Suitability -- 4.3 Sustainability Benefits Identified by Stakeholders -- 4.4 Procedure Insights -- 5…Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- 17 Climate Change Governance and the Triple Bottom Line Model of Reporting: Delivering Accountability -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction. , 2…Business Responses to and Management of Climate Change.

Anmerkung: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Implementing Climate Change Adaptation in Rural Areas and Communities -- 1 Implementing Climate Change Adaptation Interventions in Remote Outer Islands of the Pacific Island Region -- Background -- Methodology -- Implementing Climate Change Adaptation Activities in Pacific Outer Islands -- Managing Marine Resources in the Northern Group of the Cook Islands -- Providing Clean Drinking Water to Outer Island Communities in Kiribati -- Enhancing Water Security in the Outer Islands of FSM and Palau -- Protecting Low-Lying Atolls in the Marshall Islands -- Augmenting Food Security in the Islands of Tuvalu -- Discussion -- Adding New Technology and New Knowledge to Traditional Practices -- Meeting the High Cost of Climate Change Interventions in Outer Islands -- Effective Communication and Addressing the Required Behavioural Change -- Customising Development Indicators for Outer Islands -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 2 Customary Land and Climate Change Induced Relocation-A Case Study of Vunidogoloa Village, Vanua Levu, Fiji -- Introduction -- Method -- Focus of Vunidogola Relocation -- Dynamics of Land, Identity and Adaptation -- The Cultural-Spiritual Dimension of Resettlement -- Adaptation Limits-From a Governance and Funding Perspective -- Community Cohesion -- Awareness and Monitoring -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Climate Change and Migration in the Maldives: Some Lessons for Policy Makers -- The Maldives: Geographic, Demographic and Climate Change Issues -- Research Design, Methodology, and Data Collection and Analysis -- Results and Key Findings -- Discussion -- Policy Recommendations -- Concluding Synthesis -- Research Limitations and Future Research -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Climate Change Adaptation, Resilience and Hazards. , 4 Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events: The Mental Health Impact -- Introduction -- Experiences During an Extreme Weather Event -- Experiences During Recovery -- Main Lessons -- Limitations -- Prospects for Projects that Educate About Extreme Weather Events -- References -- 5 Preparing for Better Livelihoods, Health and Well-Being-A Key to Climate Change Adaptation -- Introduction -- Method -- Concurrent Convergence Parallel Triangulation Design -- Results -- Sample Characteristic -- Themes that Emerged in Survey, Interviews and FGD -- Discussion -- Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Model -- Preparing Kanokupolu, 'Ahau, Tukutonga, Popua and Manuka to Adapt -- Limitations -- Audience Benefit from the Model -- Conclusion -- Lesson Learnt -- Better Livelihood, Health and Well-Being-A Key to Climate Change Adaptation -- Model Production -- God Scriptures Fulfilled -- Community-Based Adaptation -- Future Research -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 6 Climate-Friendly Adaptation Strategies for the Displaced Atoll Population in Yap -- Introduction -- Climate Stressors for Micronesia -- Cultivating Success Through Context-Specific Climate-Smart Adaptation Strategies -- Discussion -- Challenges and Constraints -- Conclusion -- Future Prospects -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 7 Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Vanuatu: The Art and Practice of Building Resilience to Hazards -- Introduction -- Methodology -- A Networking System Relying on CCA and DRR Interconnections to Build Resilience -- Institutionalised Networking Structure -- Social Networking Processes -- Establishment of Legal Foundations Supporting the Networking System -- Building Capacities to Process CCA and DRR Information and Expertise into Knowledge for Resilience-Building. , Cyclone Pam Preparedness and Management: An Example of Effective Resilience-Building Based on the Integration of Climate Change and Disaster Risks -- Integrating CCA, DRR and Resilience-Related Sustainable Development for More Effective DM -- The Particular Case of the Vanuatu Food Security and Agriculture Cluster -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 8 Response of Marginopora vertebralis (Foraminifera) from Laucala Bay, Fiji, to Changing Ocean pH -- Introduction -- Methods -- Sample Collection -- Growth Assessments -- Results -- Seawater Chemistry -- Growth in M. vertebralis -- Other Observations -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- Future Research Topics -- References -- 9 The Role and Capacity of Government in a Climate Crisis: Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu -- Introduction -- Tropical Cyclone Pam -- Recovery Coordination and Management for Cyclone Pam -- Vanuatu's Disaster Risk Governance -- Approaches to Disaster Risk Governance in Vanuatu for TC Pam -- Way Forward -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 10 Response and Adaptation to Climate Change in the South China Sea and Coral Sea -- Introduction -- Data and Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Responses of the Marine Environment in the SCS and CS to Climate Change -- Sea Surface Temperature (SST) -- Sea Surface Salinity (SSS) -- Chlorophyll-a -- Relationship of Annual Chlorophyll-a Concentrations to SST and SSS -- Review of Sea Level Rise and Ocean Acidification -- Impacts of and Adaptation to Climate Change in the SCS and CS -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 11 Drought Modelling Based on Artificial Intelligence and Neural Network Algorithms: A Case Study in Queensland, Australia -- Introduction -- Theoretical Framework -- Standardized Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index -- Artificial Neural Network -- Materials and Methods -- Study Regions and Climate Data. , ANN Model Development -- Statistical Evaluation of Model Performance -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 12 Adapting Climate Change Projections to Pacific Maritime Supply Chains -- Introduction and Contribution to Literature -- Pacific Climate Change Projections and Scenario Assumptions -- Climate Change Implications for Pacific Maritime Supply Chains -- Implications for Maritime Supply Chains -- Proposing a Tool and Screening Criteria to Resolve Stakeholder Uncertainty -- Conclusions -- References -- 13 Climate Change Adaptation in Pacific Countries: Fostering Resilience Through Gender Equality -- Introduction -- Objectives -- Rationale -- Research Methodology -- Limitations -- Findings -- Country Case Studies -- Project Review -- Discussion -- Policy -- Institutional Framework -- Implementation and Practice -- Knowledge Management -- Women's Participation and Leadership -- Next Steps -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 Urban Resilience to Climate-Related Disasters: Emerging Lessons from Resilience Policy and Practice in Coastal Tourism Cities -- Introduction -- The Need for this Research -- Methods -- Results -- The Nature of Extreme Weather Events -- Exposure -- Sensitivity -- Capacity Building and Resilience -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Interviewee List -- References -- 15 Coastal Erosion Monitoring on Ouvea Island (New Caledonia): Involving the Local Community in Climate Change Adaptation -- Introduction -- Background -- Methodology -- Limitations and Constraints -- Developing and Disseminating Acquired Knowledge -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Information, Communication, Education and Training on Climate Change -- 16 Towards a Mega-Pacific Islands Education Curriculum for Climate Adaptation Blending Traditional Knowledge in Modern Curriculum -- Introduction. , Climate Change: Traditional Knowledge, Modern Science, and Perceptions -- Challenges and Opportunities for a Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Curriculum -- Traditional Knowledge: Pedagogical Medium and Thematic Content -- Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Education Attempts -- Methodology -- Limitations -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- 17 Dynamic Adaptive Management Pathways for Drinking Water Security in Kiribati -- Introduction -- Aim of this Project -- The Capacity Building Approach -- Kiribati Outer Island Domestic Water Supplies -- Climate Analysis -- Temperature Increase -- Rainfall Increase -- Sea Level Rise -- Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources -- Increase Water Supply -- Reduced Water Supply -- Reduced Water Quality -- Increased Water Demand -- Responding Using the Dynamic Adaptive Management Pathways (DAMP) Approach -- Outcomes -- Conclusion -- References -- 18 Behind the Lens: First-Hand Images and Videos Collected by Communities That Document the Impact of Climate Change in Milne Bay, PNG -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Target Communities -- Equipment -- Activities -- Gender Evaluation -- Preliminary Results: Getting (or Not) Behind the Lens -- Next Steps -- Acknowledgements -- 19 A Case for Formal Education in the Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Sector for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in the Pacific Islands Region -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Limitations -- The Pacific Policy Context-CCA and DRM/DRR Linkages -- The Global Policy Context-A Call for Capacity Building -- The National Policy Context -- Regional Accreditation of Qualifications-The Current Situation -- An Illustration of the Capacity Problems-A Case Study of the Federated States of Micronesia -- A Community Focused Approach -- Linkages with Economic Demands -- Concluding Remarks -- References. , 20 Piecing Together the Adaptation Puzzle for Small Island States.