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

Note: Intro -- Foreword by ADA -- Preface by Microenergy Systems Research Group -- Preface by Daniel M. Kammen -- Preface by the Organizing Team -- Conference Summary -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Part I New Experiences, Simulations and Visions from the Field of AC and DC Minigrids -- 1 Swarm Electrification: Investigating a Paradigm Shift Through the Building of Microgrids Bottom-up -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Objective and Methodology -- Literature Review -- Analyzing the Model: Case Study Bangladesh -- Discussion and Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix -- References -- 2 Identifying Hidden Resources in Solar Home Systems as the Basis for Bottom-Up Grids -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Objectives -- Methods -- Solar Module Simulation -- Battery Model -- Charge Controller -- Load Profile -- Results -- Discussion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 3 A Concept of DC Nano-Grid for Low Cost Energy Access in Rural Bangladesh -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Debate of DC Versus AC -- Solar PV Based Irrigation in Bangladesh -- The Concept of DC Nanogrid: Its Appropriateness in the Context of Bangladesh -- A Calculation for Water Delivery for a Small Irrigation Pump -- The Cost Calculation for the Proposed Nano-Grid -- Conclusions -- References -- 4 Experience from First Solar Mini Grid Service in Bangladesh -- Abstract -- Introduction -- System Design and Planning -- Consumer Profile in Enam Nahar Market -- Business Plan -- Tariff for Electricity -- Hardware and System Configuration -- Results and Discussion -- Revenue from Solar Mini Grid Service -- Challenges Faced by Mini Grid Service -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Prospects for Electricity Access in Rural India Using Solar Photovoltaic Based Mini-Grid Systems -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Objectives -- Methods -- System Design, Maintenance and Management. , Costs and Tariff -- Livelihoods and Long-Term Sustainability -- Results -- Discussion -- A Roadmap to 100 % Electricity Access for India@75 -- References -- 6 The Case for Solar-Diesel Hybrid Minigrids in Bangladesh: Design Considerations -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Local Functional Project Structure -- Key Design Considerations -- Site Survey and Survey Items -- Demand Assessment -- System Design -- Financial Modelling for Minigrids -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- References -- 7 A Simulation Gaming Approach to Micro-grid Design and Planning: Participatory Design and Capacity Building -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Objectives -- Methods -- The Simulation Game as a Tool and Artifact -- The Simulation Gaming Process for Participatory Design -- The Simulation Gaming Process for Capacity Building -- Results: Simulation Game Screenshots -- Discussion: Case Study Observations -- Acknowledgment -- References -- 8 The Energy Centre Model: An Approach to Village Scale Energy Supply -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Objectives -- Methods -- Results -- Discussion -- Reference -- 9 Lessons from the Edge -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Understanding the Challenge -- A Resilience Perspective -- Energy Resilience -- Conclusions -- Appendix -- References -- Part II Innovations in Value Chainsand Financing Schemes -- 10 Value Chain Thinking and Energy Projects---A Problem-Centered Value Chain Approach to Energy Based Upgrading of Rice Farmers in the Philippines -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Objectives -- The Systemic Value Chain Approach -- Value Chain Theory and PU of Energy -- Proposal of a Problem-Centred Value Chain Approach -- Case Study: Energy Based Upgrading of Rice Farmers in the Philippines -- Method -- Analysis -- Discussion and Concluding Remarks -- Acknowledgments -- References. , 11 Advanced Solar-Irrigation Scheduling for Sustainable Rural Development: A Case of India -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Objectives -- Methods -- Soil Moisture Sensing -- Soil Parameters -- The Irrigation Scheduling Algorithm -- Weather Parameters -- Renewable Energy -- The Role of Information Technology -- Results -- Discussion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 12 Towards a Waste Management System for Solar Home Systems in Bangladesh -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Objectives -- Methods -- Estimation of Disposal of Lead-Acid Batteries -- Estimation of Lead Flows on a Country Level -- Results -- Estimation of Lead Flows -- Discussion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 13 How to Scale up Green Microfinance? A Comparative Study of Energy Lending in Peru -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Objectives -- Background -- Engaging in Green Microfinance -- Greening the MFI -- Model and Set-up -- Challenges -- Green Loan Disbursement -- Institutional Commitment -- Supply Chain Design -- Client Response -- Empowering Green MFIs -- References -- 14 Microfinancing Decentralized Solar Energy Systems in India: Innovative Products Through Group Approach -- Abstract -- Introduction and Background -- Literature Review -- Methodology -- Discussion and Results -- Conclusions -- Further Research Demands -- Notes -- References -- 15 Innovative Energy Access for Remote Areas: ``The LUAV-Light up a Village'' Project -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Objectives -- Additional Research -- Specific Details of the Program -- Results -- Findings -- Scaling up -- References -- 16 Exploring the Barriers to Impact Investing in the Sustainable Energy Area in West Africa -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Objectives -- Methods -- Results -- Discussion -- References -- 17 The Synergies Between Mobile Phone Access and Off Grid Energy Solutions -- Abstract. , Introduction -- Research Questions -- Methodology -- The Ubiquity of Mobile in Emerging Markets -- A Majority of the Off Grid Population is Covered by Mobile Networks -- Five Mobile Channels to Enhance Access to Energy -- Emerging Mobile-Based Energy Business Model---The Pay as You Go Example -- Challenges of Such Mobile Enabled Solutions -- Discussion -- References -- 18 Optimizing Device Operation with a Local Electricity Price -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Objectives -- Data Sources -- Prior Work -- Individual Device Operation -- Optimizing Demand Patterns -- Single Device Results -- Multiple Device Results -- Discussion -- Additional Issues -- Further Work -- Conclusion -- References -- Part III Implementation and Decision-Making -- 19 Financing Energy Efficiency and Climate Adaptation Measures on Household Level in Kyrgyzstan---Market Based Approaches in a Post-soviet Country? -- Abstract -- Problem Statement -- Research Objectives -- Methods -- Results -- Discussion -- References -- 20 Demand Assessment of Solar Electrification in Off-Grid Rural Communities of Pakistan Through Microfinancing of Solar Home Systems -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Objectives -- Methods -- Results -- Energy Needs -- Lighting -- Appliances -- Ability to Pay -- Average Monthly Household Income -- Sources of Income -- Average Monthly Savings -- Current Energy Expenditures -- Decision Making Power in the Household -- Willingness to Pay -- Relationship to the National Grid -- Perceptions of SHS -- Willingness to Microfinance a SHS -- Discussion -- SHS Technical Design -- SHS Loan Design -- Conclusions -- References -- 21 Scale Versus Substance? Lessons from a Context-Responsive Approach to Market-Based Stove Development in Western Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- The USEPA Smoke Alleviation Project -- A Different Kind of Marketplace. , Context-Responsive Stove Market Development in West Kochieng -- Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- 22 How Big is Small? Enough to not Breathe Oil! -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Objectives -- Methods -- Results -- Conclusions -- Discussion -- References -- 23 Analysis of Decision-Making for Off-Grid Rural Electrification in Colombia -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Objectives -- Methods -- Results -- Discussion and Conclusions Applicable Beyond Colombia -- References -- 24 Barriers and Solutions to the Development of Renewable Energy Technologies in the Caribbean -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 25 The Role of Gender Concerns in the Planning of Small-Scale Energy Projects in Developing Countries -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Research Objectives -- Methods -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Contributors -- 1 Transforming Collaborative Practices for Curriculum and Teaching Innovations with the Sustainability Forum (University of Bedfordshire) -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 University of Bedfordshire's Baseline Scenario in 2013 -- 2.1 Education for Sustainability Commitments -- No Mechanisms for Implementation -- 2.2 Limited Unit Provision in Sustainability -- 2.3 Isolated Academics -- 3 Academics Form a Community of Practice -- 4 Generating Curriculum Consequences and  Demonstrating its Success in Informal Leadership (Bourhis et al. 2005) Learning Opportunities -- 4.1 Defining Sustainability and Its Incorporation into the Curriculum Framework -- 4.2 University Wide Curriculum Offerings -- 4.2.1 Model UN World Climate Negotiation Event -- 4.2.2 Climate Change Collaborations -- 5 Broader Strategic Benefits Delivered by the SF -- 6 Explaining the Sustainability Forum as an Ongoing Generator of Curriculum Change -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Enabling Faith-Inspired Education on the Sustainable Development Goals Through e-Learning -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background -- 3 An e-Learning Governance Model for Countries in the Global South -- 4 The Governance Model at Work: Technology and Curriculum Design Through Ownership-Inspired Governance -- 5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 3 Sustainable Architecture Theory in Education: How Architecture Students Engage and Process Knowledge of Sustainable Architecture -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Changing Perspectives: Problem or Opportunity -- 3 Literature and Policy -- 4 The Role of the Architect -- 5 The Role of Theory in Design Education -- 6 How Designers Learn -- 7 Sustainability Education at Aarhus School of Architecture -- 8 Designing a Pedagogical Approach for Sustainable Architecture Theory. , 9 Methodology for Observation and Analysis -- 10 Reflections on the Students Learning -- 11 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Education for Sustainability in Higher Education Housing Courses: Agents for Change or Technicians? Researching Outcomes for a Sustainability Curriculum -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Housing Studies and Its Place in Sustainability Education -- 2 The Research Study -- 3 What Is Being Taught as "Sustainability" on Housing Courses? -- 4 How Important Is Education for Sustainability to Housing Academics? -- 5 What Factors Have Led to the Inclusion of Sustainability Within the Housing Curriculum? -- 6 The Research Findings -- 7 What Do the Curricula of Housing Courses at UK Universities Include Under the Heading of "Sustainability"? -- 8 The Role of Professional Bodies and Subject Benchmark Statements -- 9 What Does "Education for Sustainability" Mean to Those Who Set the Curriculum? Is There a Radical Agenda? -- 10 The Next Steps -- References -- 5 A University Wide Approach to Embedding the Sustainable Development Goals in the Curriculum-A Case Study from the Nottingham Trent University's Green Academy -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Importance of ESD in HEIs -- 3 The Sustainable Development Goals -- 4 Nottingham Trent University and ESD -- 5 The Future Thinking Learning Room -- 6 Community and Estate Projects in Relation to SDGs -- 7 Challenges Faced -- 8 Impacts and Outcomes -- 9 Further Engaging Students and Staff with the SDGs -- 10 Conclusion -- 11 Recommendations for a Similar Approach -- References -- 6 Sustainability Curriculum in UK University Sustainability Reports -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 Sustainability Curriculum Audits -- 2.2 Sustainability Reporting in Higher Education -- 3 Research Design -- 3.1 Sample -- 3.2 Data Collection -- 3.3 Data Analysis -- 4 Findings and Discussion. , 5 Limitations -- 6 Conclusion -- Appendix A -- References -- 7 Discomfort, Challenge and Brave Spaces in Higher Education -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Part I: Learning at the Edge-Breaking the Mould -- 2.1 Discomfort and Transformation -- 2.2 Building Relationships: The Performance of Non-human Nature -- 3 Part II: Opportunities for Higher Education -- 3.1 Enabling HE Teachers and Students to Step into 'Brave Spaces' of Learning -- 3.2 'Challenge by Choice': Developing an Emancipatory Education -- 3.3 Pluralising Understandings of Injustice and Sustainability and Visioning HE as a Place of Non-conformity -- 3.4 Cultivating Connection with the Natural World -- 3.5 Confronting and Appeasing the Student Satisfaction and TEF Agenda Within HE -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 8 The Teaching-Research-Practice Nexus as Framework for the Implementation of Sustainability in Curricula in Higher Education -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Teaching-Research-Practice Nexus -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results and Analysis -- 4.1 Background Analysis: General Linking Mechanisms of the TRPN -- 4.2 Background Analysis: General Communication Mechanisms of the TRPN -- 4.3 Positioning of the University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal -- 4.4 Results of the Questionnaire Survey -- 4.5 Qualification and Further Education of Teachers and Professors -- 4.6 Transferability Potential of the Questionnaire's Results -- 5 Conclusion and Outlook -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 9 Education for Sustainable Development: An Exploratory Survey of a Sample of Latin American Higher Education Institutions -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Survey Research Strategy -- 2.1.1 Countries and Higher Education Institutions Sampled -- 2.1.2 Education Sustainable Development Categories in Higher Education Institutions Undergraduate Programs Sampled. , 2.2 Limitations of the Survey and Classification Procedure -- 3 Initial Results -- 3.1 Distribution of Sustainable Development Categories in Undergraduate Curricula for Universities Sampled -- 3.2 Subjects by Faculty Per University Associated to the UNESCO ESD Categories -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Initial Conclusions and Further Research -- References -- 10 Biorefinery Education as a Tool for Teaching Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Savonia and OIS -- 1.2 Constructivistic View on Learning and Action Research -- 1.3 ABOWE Project Topic and Goal -- 2 ABOWE Biorefinery Pilot Plant Overall Design, Engineering and Construction -- 3 ABOWE Biorefinery Pilot Plant -- 4 ABOWE Biorefinery Pilot Plant Testing and Public Exhibiting -- 5 Student Participation and Their Views on Learning within ABOWE Project -- 5.1 Participation in the Pilot Plant Engineering and Construction -- 5.2 Participation in the Pilot Plant Testing -- 5.3 Participation in the Investment Memos and the National Events -- 6 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 11 Reflections on Using Creativity in Teaching Sustainability and Responsible Enterprise: A First and Second Person Inquiry -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: A New Eaarth -- 2 Universities and Sustainability -- 3 Creativity -- 4 'I Love Learning' Project -- 5 Putting Creativity into Practice -- 5.1 Creativity and Responsible Enterprise -- 6 Growing Out of Action Research -- 7 Categorising Creative Interventions -- 8 Towards a New Model for Creative Learning 1: A 'Creativity Map' Using Extended Ways of Knowing -- 9 'A Creativity Map' of Interventions -- 10 Reflections on Quality and the Creative Interventions Undertaken -- 11 Towards a New Model for Creative Learning 2: Kick Starting Creativity in Teaching and Learning-Growing 'Creativity Greenhouses'. , 12 'Grow Your Own 'Creativity Greenhouse'-A 'Can Do' Approach -- 13 Strengths of the Model -- 14 Self-organising, from the Bottom up -- 15 Conclusions -- References -- 12 A SDG Compliant Curriculum Framework for Social Work Education: Issues and Challenges -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 International Concerns for Higher Education -- 2.1 Developments till 2015 -- 2.2 Post 2015 Developments -- 3 Rationale for Curriculum Change -- 4 Social Work Education: A Major Concern -- 5 Ingredients for SDG Responsive Curriculum -- 5.1 Curriculum to Be Dynamically Evolving -- 5.2 Identifying the Synergies with SDGs -- 5.3 Need for Regulatory Structure -- 5.4 Need for Interdisciplinary Courses -- 5.5 Developing Global Competence -- 5.6 Beyond Political Boundaries -- 5.7 Need to Enhance Outreach -- 6 Discussions and Conclusion -- Refrences -- 13 Research Informed Sustainable Development Through Art and Design Pedagogic Practices -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Collective Visioning -- 3 Learning Undisciplined Behaviour -- 4 Education for Sustainable Development -- 5 A Creative Journey -- 6 Walking and Talking as a Transformative Tool for Learning -- 7 Co-production -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- 14 A Critical Evaluation of the Representation of the QAA and HEA Guidance on ESD in Public Web Environments of UK Higher Education Institutions -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Sustainability in a Global Competitive HE Sector -- 2 Growing Recognition for ESD -- 3 Methods -- 4 Results -- 4.1 QAA and HEA Guidance for ESD -- 5 Education for Sustainable Development -- 5.1 Estate Sustainability -- 5.2 Involvement -- 6 Discussion -- 7 Implications -- 8 Limitations -- 9 Conclusions -- References -- 15 Curriculum Review of ESD at CCCU: A Case Study in Health and Wellbeing -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: ESD at CCCU -- 2 ESD Curriculum Review: An Overview. , 3 Curriculum Review at CCCU.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Sustainability Models and Systems -- 1 Designing Sustainable Consumption and Production Systems in Higher Education Institutions: The Case of Solid Waste Management -- Abstract -- 1 Waste Generation in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) -- 2 Monetizing Garbage in Philippine HEIs -- 3 Creating Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns in the Campus -- 4 Recognizing Other Institutions for Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns -- 5 A Focus on ASEAN: Opportunities and Issues for HEI Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns -- 6 Ensuring the Sustainability of the University Consumption-Production Loop -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 2 Sustainable Campus Management at Freie Universität Berlin-Governance and Participation Matter -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Freie Universität's Energy Balance, 2000-2014 -- 3 Sustainable Campus Management and Participation -- 4 Instruments in a Chronological Order -- 5 Success Factors and Conclusions -- 5.1 Cost Arguments, Experience of Crises and Institutional Modernization -- 5.2 The Role of Leadership -- 5.3 Integration of Infrastructural Aspects -- 5.4 Different Participatory Approaches -- 5.5 Instrument Mix and Holistic Perspective -- 5.6 Conclusions -- Literature -- 3 Education for Sustainability: A Wisdom Model -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainable Development, Sustainability, and Wisdom -- 3 Wisdom as an Organizing Concept for Education for Sustainability -- 4 Benefits of Aligning the Four Pillar Wisdom Model and Education for Sustainability -- 5 Application of the Four Pillar Model for Curriculum -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 4 ecoGIS-A Solution for Interactive Facility Management to Support the European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Requirements -- 3 Actors. , 3.1 Actors and Their Roles -- 4 User Interfaces -- 4.1 Mobile App -- 4.2 Web-Services -- 5 The Data Model -- 6 Beneficiaries -- 7 Implementation -- 8 Summary and Outlook -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 5 A Real-World Lab Approach to the Carbon Neutral Campus Transition: A Case Study -- Abstract -- 1 Background -- 2 HFT Stuttgart and EnSign -- 3 Project Area -- 4 Methods -- 4.1 Transformation -- 4.2 Real-World Labs -- 4.3 Iterative Approach -- 5 EnSign Real-World Lab Focal Areas -- 5.1 Project Management -- 5.2 Urban Planning -- 5.3 Energy Management and User Behavior -- 5.4 Architecture and Refurbishment -- 5.5 Integration of Renewable Energies -- 5.6 Indicators of Sustainability -- 5.7 Sustainable Finance -- 5.8 Engagement -- 6 Initial Findings -- 6.1 Teaching -- 6.2 External Stakeholder Integration -- 6.3 TR Literacy -- 6.4 Management Structures -- 6.5 Assessment -- 7 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 6 Sustainable Academic Libraries: A Campus Partnership at Michigan State University -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methods -- 3 History of Sustainability at MSU -- 4 Collaborations -- 5 Recycling and Waste Management -- 6 Composting Pilot -- 7 Library Materials -- 8 Transportation -- 9 Energy Use -- 10 Lessons Learned -- 11 Conclusion -- References -- 7 Becoming Sustainable in Our Own Way: Sustainability at the Flagship Massachusetts Public University -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Campus Planning and Sustainable Development at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Case Study Theoretical Approach -- 4 University of Massachusetts Amherst -- 5 SD at UMA Phase I: Grassroots/Awakening 2001-2007 -- 6 SD at UMA Phase II: Executive Acceptance/Pioneering 2008-2014 -- 6.1 Empower Broad-Based Action -- 7 Conclusions for University Sustainable Development -- 7.1 Process, Governance and Internal Leadership. , 7.2 Research and Data -- 7.3 Leadership for Society -- References -- 8 Identifying Relevant Versus Received Sustainability Education at Industrial Engineering and Management Programs -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Method -- 2.1 Purpose and Aim -- 2.2 Delimitations -- 2.3 Phase 1-Identifying Relevant Sustainability Content for Industrial Engineering and Management Students -- 2.4 Phase 2-Mapping Received Sustainability Content in Industrial Engineering and Management Programs -- 2.4.1 The Interview Technique -- 2.4.2 The Compilation and Analysis of Results -- 3 Results and Analysis -- 3.1 Broad Content List -- 3.2 Skewedness of Content Covered Relative to Expert Opinion -- 3.3 Lack of Integrative Instances -- 3.4 Key Challenges -- 3.5 Uncertainty-Normativity, Interconnectedness and Pedagogics -- 4 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 9 Implementing Sustainability in the Classroom at Université Laval -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 SD at Université Laval -- 2 Drawing up a List of Courses in SD -- 2.1 The Mandate and Task of the Advisory Committee -- 2.2 A List of Courses in SD -- 2.3 Theoretical Approach -- 2.4 Operationalizing the Process of Drawing up a List of Courses in SD -- 3 Survey of SD Courses -- 3.1 Methodology -- 3.2 Developing the Questionnaire -- 3.3 The Questionnaire Items -- 3.3.1 Systems-Thinking Competence -- 3.3.2 Anticipatory Competence -- 3.3.3 Normative Competence -- 3.3.4 Strategic Competence -- 3.3.5 Overall Analysis of the Course by the Professor in Charge -- 3.4 Preliminary Results of the First Version of the Questionnaire -- 3.5 Challenges and Difficulties -- 4 Conclusion -- Acknwoledgment -- References -- 10 Environmental Dashboards: Fostering Pro-environmental and Pro-community Thought and Action Through Feedback -- Abstract. , 1 Introduction: Challenges and Changes in Environment, Society and Higher Education -- 1.1 The Loss of Feedback Related to Natural Resources and Its Implications -- 1.2 The Role of the University in Social and Environmental Problem-Solving: Alternative Models -- 2 Using Feedback to Change Thought and Behavior: What We Know -- 3 Environmental Dashboards: Employing Multiple Scales of Feedback to Promote Systems Thinking -- 3.1 Concept and Goals -- 3.2 Implementation: Developing Content for Community Voices -- 3.2.1 Generating Messages that Promote Pro-environmental and Pro-community Thought and Behavior -- 3.3 Integration with Teaching and Learning at Oberlin College -- 3.4 Integration with Teaching and Learning in Oberlin Public Schools -- 3.5 Research on Environmental Dashboard -- 3.5.1 Effect of Citywide Dashboard on Systems Thinking -- 3.5.2 Effects of Lessons Using Environmental Dashboard on Content Retention and Systems Thinking -- 3.5.3 Effects of Community Voices -- 3.5.4 Impact of Exposure to Digital Signage -- 3.6 Expansion of Environmental Dashboard to Other Communities -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 11 The Implementation of Sustainable Development in the Nordic Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Framework -- 3 Research Methods and Methodology -- 3.1 The Project Survey -- 3.2 The Workshops -- 3.3 Limitations -- 4 Results -- 4.1 The Number of Institutions and Experts Engaged in the Project -- 4.2 Outcome of the Survey -- 4.2.1 Implementation of SD -- 4.2.2 Key Drivers and Barriers in Implementing SD -- 4.3 Findings of the Copenhagen and Gothenburg Workshops -- 4.3.1 Implementation of SD -- 4.3.2 Drivers and Barriers to the Implementation of SD -- 4.4 The Oslo Workshop -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusions and Future Prospect -- References -- Implementation Strategies. , 12 Energy Consumption in Student Hostels of Universiti Sains Malaysia: Energy Audit and Energy Efficiency Awareness -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Total Energy Consumption of Each Hostel Buildings -- 3.1.1 Facility and Utility Data Analysis -- 3.2 Energy Consumption for Lighting in Each Hostel and the Level of Student Engagement in Sustainable Energy Consumption Practices -- 3.2.1 Field Questionnaires -- 3.2.2 Walk Through Survey -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Total Energy Consumption in Each Hostel Buildings -- 4.2 Energy Consumption for Lighting in Each Hostel and Level of Student Engagement in Sustainable Energy Consumption Practices -- 5 Discussion -- 5.1 Electricity Wastage -- 5.2 Earth Hour -- 5.3 Light Emitting Diode (LED) as Replacement for Fluorescent Lamp -- 5.4 LED Motion Sensor Light -- 6 Conclusion and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 13 Resilience Thinking in Higher Education: Institutional Resilience as a Sustainability Goal -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Situating Sustainability in HEIs -- 3 Situating Resilience in HEIs Toward Sustainability -- 4 A Framework for Organizational Resilience Toward Sustainability -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 14 The Campus as a Living Laboratory: Macalester College Case Study -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Macalester College Living Laboratory Case Study -- 4 Living Laboratory Academic Projects -- 5 Analysis -- 6 Eight Elements to Building a Campus Living Lab and Macalester College -- 7 Lessons Learned -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- 15 Sustainable Energy Campus: A Challenge on Smart Facilities and Operations -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainable Campus at Técnico-Lisbon -- 3 Main Actions -- 4 Results Achieved So Far -- 5 Conclusions and Future Work -- References. , 16 Unipoli Green-Four Universities Working Together for Sustainability.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Sustainability Education and Training -- 1 Achieving Resiliency Through Sustainable Literacy -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Building Collaborations -- 3 Inter-cultural Competency -- 4 Overcoming Diversity -- 5 Students as 'Partners' -- 6 Value Orientation -- 7 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Websites accessed in January 2016 -- 2 Learning and Teaching for a Sustainable Future -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Expanding the Dialog -- 3 Building Bridges Between Academia and Community -- 4 A Ten Years Practical Experience of ESD -- 4.1 2005-2006: The Early Beginning as a Pilot -- 4.2 2008-2011: From Pilot to European-Wide Educational ESD Format -- 4.2.1 The European SAUCE Project -- 4.3 2011-2015 Transformation with Schools@University in Berlin -- 4.4 2015-2020 Sustaining the Educational Format in Cooperation with the Climate Protection Partners of Berlin -- 5 Education as Key for Change -- 6 Didactic Approach of Schools@University -- 6.1 Age-Appropriate Teaching Based on Real-Life Experience -- 6.2 Building up an Educational ESD Network: Imparting Critical ESD Skills -- 6.3 Learning with Students and Peers -- 6.4 Learning Sustainability with Head, Heart and Hands -- 6.5 Integrating Art and Culture to Re-Design the Future -- 6.6 Target Groups: Young Students and Teachers -- 7 Facts and Figures-Evaluation Results -- 8 Conclusion: Example to Follow -- References -- 3 Training Sustainability Change Agents: Lessons from International Water Education -- Abstract -- 1 Water Education as Sustainability Education -- 2 Research Methodology -- 3 ESD: Three Experiences -- 3.1 UNAM Sustainability Science Programme -- 3.2 UNESCO-IHE International Joint Masters Programmes -- 3.3 UNESCO-IHE Capacity Development Activities -- 4 Training Sustainability Change Agents: Key Issues. , 4.1 The Importance of Building 'Relational' Competencies in ESD -- 4.2 Integrating the Normative Aspect of Sustainability Education -- 4.3 Building Institutional Capacities for ESD -- 4.4 Lessons for ESD Programme Implementation -- 5 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 4 Awareness and Attitudes Towards Sustainable Development Amongst Higher Education Students in Penang, Malaysia -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Research Aims and Methodology -- 4 Results and Discussion -- 4.1 Demographics -- 4.2 Sources of Information Regarding Sustainable Development -- 4.3 Awareness -- 4.4 Attitudes -- 4.5 Components of Sustainability -- 4.6 Correlation of Gender to Awareness and Attitudes -- 5 Conclusion and Recommendation -- Acknowledgments -- 5 Interdisciplinary Teamwork on Sustainable Development- The Top Ten Strategies Based on Experience of Student Initiated Projects -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Method -- 3 Findings in Discussion -- 4 Strategy 1: Find a Common Ground on SD -- 5 Strategy 2: Invest a Lot of Time -- 6 Strategy 3: Adapt Professional Language -- 7 Strategy 4: Educate Yourself -- 8 Strategy 5: Share Your Knowledge -- 9 Strategy 6: Build a Friendship -- 10 Strategy 7: Take a Step Back and Be Patient -- 11 Strategy 8: Design Tasks Besides Discipline-Based Roles -- 12 Strategy 9: Differentiate Between Personal and Disciplinary Conflicts -- 13 Strategy 10: Ask Someone Professional to Moderate Your Meetings -- 14 Conclusion -- References -- 6 The Will and the Skill in Education for Sustainability -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Industry-Business Collaboration -- 3 Emerging Themes -- 3.1 Embracing the Maverick -- 3.2 Push/Pull Strategies (the Double Helix) -- 3.3 Practical Heroes -- 3.4 A Navigation System -- 4 Scales of Transformation -- 5 Elements and Conditions for Agency -- 6 Concluding Comments. , References -- 7 Space for Interdisciplinary Collaboration: One Mode of Achieving Social Sustainability at Universities -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Interdisciplinary Collaboration -- 3 Interdisciplinary Collaborations in Art and Technology and the Spaces that House Them -- 4 Implemented Methodology and Research Findings -- 4.1 Space for Cooperation as an Imperative -- 4.2 Spaces for Different Purposes and Their Relationship-Reduction of Borders -- 4.3 Flexibility and Adaptability of the Interiors-New Treatment of Horizontal Communications -- 4.4 Spatial Redundancy-Space Higher Than the Required Minimum -- 4.5 Visual Connection of Space -- 4.6 The Impact of New Technologies -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 8 Overcoming Traditional Boundaries in Advancing Education for Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Boundaries and Barriers -- 2.1 Traditions and Cultures -- 2.2 The Rural-Urban Divide -- 2.3 Adversarial Academics -- 2.3.1 Breaking Down Barriers -- 2.4 Cooperative Colleagues -- 2.5 Valuing Individual Capacities and Differences -- 3 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 9 Crafting Pedagogical Pathways that Disrupt and Transform Anthropocentric Mindsets of Higher Education Students -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Anthropocentrism and Sustainability Education -- 2 Transformative Learning in Higher Education -- 3 Disruptive Pedagogy Intervention -- 4 Research Methodology -- 5 Discussion of Findings -- 5.1 Emotional and Cognitive Disjuncture -- 5.2 Recognising Principles, Practices, Issues and/or Themes of Sustainability -- 5.3 Critiquing Concepts and Contexts of Sustainability -- 5.4 Reorienting Dispositions/Perspectives for Sustainability -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 10 Rethinking Thinking About Sustainable Development Curriculum -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Divided Brain. , 3 The Split Brain in History -- 4 Building Balanced Thinking into Sustainable Development Curriculum -- 5 Sustainable Development Curriculum Examples -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 11 Higher Education Strategic Planning for Sustainable Development: A Global Perspective -- Abstract -- 1 Background and Introduction -- 2 Process and Investigation -- 3 Observations on Strategic Planning in Literature -- 4 Observations on Strategic Planning Among ISCN Members -- 5 Additional Observations on Strategic Planning Among ISCN Members: Time Horizons -- 6 Conclusion: Strategic Planning for the Future -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 12 Establishing Science-Society Networks for Transdisciplinary Teaching in Higher Education: The Case of Albania and Kosovo -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Higher Education Institutions as Key Institutions to Promote Sustainable Development in Society -- 1.2 Networks Functioning as Incubators for Strategic Transdisciplinary Collaboration -- 2 The Case of Albania and Kosovo -- 2.1 Higher Education Institutions in Albania and Kosovo and Transdisciplinary Networks -- 2.2 The ConSus Project: Initial Situation and Goals -- 2.3 Activities of the ConSus Project -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results and Discussion -- 5 Future Prospective -- 6 Conclusion -- 6.1 Transdisciplinary Collaboration in Higher Education as Essential Requirements to Tackle Sustainability Challenges -- 6.2 Science-Society Networks Help to Establish Strategic Collaboration and Activities -- 6.3 The ConSus Network as a Good Practice Example for Regional Transdisciplinary Collaboration -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 13 Sustainability Integration Approaches in Higher Education Institutions. A Case Study -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Objectives, Scope and Methodology -- 3 Sustainability Assessment Tools for Universities. , 4 Curriculum Sustainability and Service Learning -- 5 Application to a Case Study -- 5.1 Institutional Level -- 5.2 Academic Degree Level -- 5.3 Extracurricular Academic Level -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 14 What Do We Imagine the Campuses of Tomorrow Will Be like? Universities' Transition Toward Sustainability in the Light of the Transition Initiatives -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Time for Change -- 2 Background. Initial Framework and Premises -- 3 A Model Based on Self-organisation: Transition Initiatives -- 3.1 From the Transition Movement to Transition Initiatives -- 3.2 A Tripod at the Base of the Transition Initiatives -- 3.3 The Organisational Management Model -- 4 Universities: Smart Organisations Transitioning Toward Sustainability -- 4.1 Vision and Mission Statement -- 4.2 The Traditional Organizational Management Model of Universities -- 5 Universities Versus the Transition Initiatives. Complementary Features and Parallels -- 6 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- National, Regional and Local Initiatives -- 15 Working for Sustainability Transformation in an Academic Environment: The Case of itdUPM -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction. Universities and Transformation for Sustainability. Beyond "Greening" the Campus -- 2 Methodology -- 3 The Case of ItdUPM. From an Institutional Network to a Networked Organisation -- 3.1 itdUPM. Origin and Evolution -- 3.2 The Launching of ItdUPM. Vision and First Coordinated Lines of Action -- 4 Five Organisational Design Issues. Critical Factors are Human Factors -- 4.1 Network Structure: Don't Talk About Decentralisation, Practice It! -- 4.2 Leadership and Governance: From Ego-Systems to Eco-Systems -- 4.3  Incentives: When Only Intrinsic Motivators are Available -- 4.4 Identities: How to Wear Two or Three Hats Simultaneously? -- 4.5 Common Spaces: Where There Is a Will There Is a Way. , 4.6 (Non-definitive) Conclusions. Co-evolutionary Design Process.

Note: Intro -- Vorwort -- Inhaltsverzeichnis -- 1 Identifizierung und Überwindung von Barrieren für die Umsetzung einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung an Universitäten: von Studienplänen bis zur Forschung -- Zusammenfassung -- 1.1 Einleitung und Literaturüberblick: Nachhaltige Entwicklung an Universitäten -- 1.2 Neue Chancen, die sich durch die Ziele für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung (SDGs) ergeben -- 1.3 Hindernisse auf institutioneller Ebene -- 1.4 Angewandte Methoden -- 1.4.1 Erste Phase: Qualitativer Ansatz -- 1.4.2 Zweite Phase: Quantitativer Ansatz -- 1.5 Ergebnisse und Diskussion: Institutionelle Hindernisse und mögliche Mittel zu ihrer Überwindung -- 1.6 Schlussfolgerungen -- Anlage 1- Das Erhebungsinstrument -- Literatur -- 2 Inter- und transdisziplinäre Integration von Wissen über sozial-ökologische Systeme als Grundlage für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung: das interdisziplinäre Seminar „Städte und Wasser" -- Zusammenfassung -- 2.1 Einführung -- 2.2 Beschreibung des Seminars -- 2.2.1 Lernziele -- 2.2.2 Interdisziplinäre Arbeitsgruppen -- 2.2.3 Ablauf des Seminars -- 2.2.4 Prüfungsleistungen und Leistungsnachweise -- 2.3 Evaluierung -- 2.3.1 Interdisziplinarität -- 2.3.2 Wissens- und Kompetenzzuwachs -- 2.3.3 Allgemeine Bewertung der Seminarqualität -- 2.4 Schlussfolgerungen -- Literatur -- 3 DISKURS-ARENA: Nachhaltigkeit und Ethik in der Lehrerbildung -- Zusammenfassung -- 3.1 Ausgangspunkt -- 3.2 Konzeption und Ziel der DISKURS-ARENA -- 3.3 Struktur und Inhalte der DISKURS-ARENA -- 3.3.1 Theoretische Grundlagenvermittlung -- 3.3.2 Praktische Durchführung im konkreten Veranstaltungsangebot -- 3.3.3 Phasen der Reflexion -- 3.3.4 Berufsfeldbezug -- 3.4 Evaluation -- Literatur -- 4 Rollenkonflikte der Hochschullehrenden im Spannungsfeld zwischen Fach- und Orientierungswissen - Führungstheoretische Überlegungen -- Zusammenfassung -- 4.1 Einleitung. , 4.2 Gegenwärtige Veränderungen im Lehr-Lern-Kontext an Hochschulen -- 4.3 Rollentheoretische Überlegungen zu den neuen Anforderungen an Lehrende in Hochschulen -- 4.3.1 Rollen und Rollenkonflikte von Hochschullehrenden -- 4.3.2 Komplexe Rollen in der Führungstheorie -- 4.3.2.1 Hochschullehrende im Führungstyp des Experts -- 4.3.2.2 Hochschullehrende im Führungstyp des Achievers -- 4.3.2.3 Hochschullehrende im Führungstyp des Catalysts -- 4.4 Die intrapersonelle Rollenkonstellation unter Berücksichtigung der Identität des Hochschullehrenden -- 4.5 Grenzen und Herausforderungen -- 4.6 Schlussfolgerung -- Literatur -- 5 Nachhaltigkeit in den Naturwissenschaften - Beispiele und Ideen zur direkten Verknüpfung von Theorie und Praxis -- Zusammenfassung -- 5.1 Bedeutung der Wissenschaften und ihr Beitrag zu einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung -- 5.2 Der Vorteil der Naturwissenschaften - Theorie und Praxis in einem -- 5.2.1 Nachhaltigkeitskonzepte in den Naturwissenschaften -- 5.2.2 Umsetzung in der Praxis - Aufbau einer nachhaltigen Laborumgebung -- 5.2.3 Ressourcenverbräuche im Betrieb -- 5.2.4 Bewertungsmethoden -- 5.2.5 Das Chem21-Projekt - ein ganzheitlicher Ansatz für die „green pharmacy" -- 5.3 Institutionelle Verankerung von Nachhaltigkeit: „Green lab"-Programme in den USA -- 5.3.1 Das green lab: Informationen und Best-Practice-Beispiele für alle -- 5.3.2 Campusweite Initiativen unterstützen Suffizienz- und Nachhaltigkeitsstrategien -- 5.3.3 Unterstützung und Auszeichnungen -- 5.3.4 Bewertung -- 5.3.5 Übertragbarkeit -- 5.4 Soziale und ethische Aspekte -- 5.5 Schlussfolgerungen -- 5.5.1 „Nachhaltige Forschung" als Leitbild -- 5.5.2 Rahmenbedingungen herstellen und unterstützen -- Literatur. , 6 Wie bildet man Change Agents aus? Lehr-Lern-Konzepte und Erfahrungen am Beispiel des berufsbegleitenden Masterstudiengangs „Strategisches Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement" an der Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde -- Zusammenfassung -- 6.1 Einleitung: Vom Wissen zu Gestaltungskompetenzen - was gehört zur wissenschaftlichen Ausbildung von Change Agents? -- 6.2 Vermittlung von Gestaltungskompetenz im „Strategischen Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement" -- 6.2.1 Inhalte und Kompetenzorientierung im Studiengang -- 6.2.2 Zielgruppen des Studiengangs -- 6.2.3 Organisatorische Rahmenbedingungen für die Lehre -- 6.3 Lehr-Lern-Konzepte zur Ausbildung von Change Agents und didaktische Umsetzung -- 6.3.1 Modul 5 „Management der Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie" -- 6.3.2 Modul 6 „Prozesskompetenz" -- 6.3.3 Modul 7 „Reflexion: Nachhaltigkeit als Prozess" -- 6.4 Schlussfolgerungen: Weiterentwicklung der wissenschaftlichen Ausbildung von Change Agents -- Literatur -- 7 Vernetzung und Weiterentwicklung des Wissenspools zu Nachhaltigkeit in Theorie und Praxis: Umsetzung des Teaching-Research-Practice Nexus an der Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal -- Zusammenfassung -- 7.1 Einleitung -- 7.2 Methodischer Ansatz -- 7.3 Istzustandsbestimmung unter der Nexus-Perspektive -- 7.4 Vorgehensweise zur Vernetzung und Erweiterung des Wissenspools -- 7.5 Der Teaching-Research-Practice Nexus in der Lehre -- 7.6 Der Forschungsaspekt unter dem Teaching-Research-Practice Nexus -- 7.7 Der Teaching-Research-Practice Nexus in der Anwendung -- 7.8 Schlussfolgerungen -- 7.9 Ausblick -- Literatur -- 8 Nachhaltigkeit durch die partizipative Entwicklung von Kompetenzprofilen implementieren -- Zusammenfassung -- 8.1 Ausgangssituation -- 8.2 (Hochschul-)Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung und Kompetenzerwerb -- 8.3 Hochschulentwicklung als Changeprozess. , 8.4 Kompetenzprofile partizipativ erstellen - ein Erfolgsfaktor auf dem Weg zu einer kompetenzorientierten Lehre für nachhaltige Entwicklung -- 8.5 Das Kompetenzprofil als Werkzeug zur Implementierung von Nachhaltigkeit -- 8.5.1 Die Entwicklung des Kompetenzprofils als bewusstseinsbildende Maßnahme -- 8.5.2 Nachhaltigkeit stärken mit dem Kompetenzprofil -- 8.5.3 Kompetenzprofile als Lernziel und Grundlage der Konzeption von Lehrformaten -- 8.6 Schlussfolgerungen und Ausblick -- Literatur -- 9 Wie E-Learning für Theologen in Afrika zur Erreichung der Sustainable Development Goals beitragen kann -- Zusammenfassung -- 9.1 Einleitung -- 9.2 Hintergrund -- 9.3 Ein E-Learning-Governance-Modell für Länder des Globalen Südens -- 9.4 Das Governance-Modell im Einsatz: Technologie und Curriculum designt durch Ownership-inspired Governance -- 9.5 Schlussfolgerungen -- Literatur -- 10 Praxisprojekte zum Nachhaltigkeits- und Risiko-Management - Design und Erfahrungen im Master-Studiengang RASUM -- Zusammenfassung -- 10.1 Didaktisches Konzept und Einbettung in den Studiengang -- 10.1.1 Konzeptionelles Grundgerüst: Praxisbezogene Projekte -- 10.1.2 Lernziele -- 10.1.3 Praxisprojekt: Ziele und Durchführung -- 10.1.3.1 Gegenstände des Praxisprojektes -- 10.1.3.2 Phasen: Vorbereitung und Erstellung eines Angebotes (I) und Durchführung (II) -- 10.1.4 Begleitseminar -- 10.2 Beispiel: „Green Logistics", Bergsportunternehmen VAUDE -- 10.2.1 Phase I -- 10.2.2 Phase II -- 10.3 Erste Erfahrungen und Ausblick -- Literatur -- 11 Aktivierende Ringvorlesung mit begleitender Konzept-Werkstatt Herausforderung: Nachhaltige Entwicklung - Klimaschutz in und um Darmstadt -- Zusammenfassung -- 11.1 Einführung -- 11.2 Motivation und Ziele -- 11.3 Strukturelle Konzeption -- 11.4 Erster Lauf von Ringvorlesung und Begleitseminar -- 11.5 Kritischer Rückblick. , 11.6 Analyse und Planung der nächsten Veranstaltungen -- 11.7 Schlussfolgerungen -- Literatur -- 12 Transdisziplinarität und Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung in der Lehre an der Universität Tübingen: Konzeptionelle Fragen mit Bezug auf Lehraktivitäten des „Energielabors Tübingen" -- Zusammenfassung -- 12.1 Einführung -- 12.2 Energielabor Tübingen: Ein Format für transdisziplinäre Forschung und Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung -- 12.2.1 Transdisziplinäre Forschung im Energielabor -- 12.2.2 BNE im Energielabor -- 12.3 BNE begegnet Praxis: Vorstellung der Lehrveranstaltung „Nachhaltige Entwicklung verstehen, gestalten, unterrichten" -- 12.4 BNE im transdisziplinären Kontext -- 12.4.1 Verknüpfung von BNE und Transdisziplinarität -- 12.4.2 Generelle Herausforderungen transdisziplinärer Lehrveranstaltungen -- 12.5 Kriterien und Anforderungen für gute transdisziplinäre Lehre im Kontext BNE -- 12.6 Fazit und Schlussfolgerungen -- Literatur -- 13 Lehre heute für die Herausforderungen von morgen: Studium Oecologicum und Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung an der Universität Tübingen -- Zusammenfassung -- 13.1 Einleitung -- 13.2 Nachhaltige Entwicklung an der Universität Tübingen -- 13.3 Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung an der Universität Tübingen -- 13.3.1 Das überfachliche Lehrangebot Studium Oecologicum -- 13.3.1.1 Das Konzept und seine Lehr-Lern-Formate -- 13.3.1.2 Institutionelle Rahmenbedingungen -- 13.3.2 Das Kompetenzzentrum für Nachhaltige Entwicklung - eine Vernetzungsinstitution -- 13.3.3 Strukturen und Akteure zur Förderung von BNE an der Universität Tübingen -- 13.3.4 Herausforderungen bei der Förderung der BNE -- 13.4 Schlussfolgerungen -- Literatur -- 14 Nachhaltiges Personalmanagement - Konzeption eines interdisziplinären und organisationsübergreifenden Ansatzes zur Vermittlung von Nachhaltigkeitsaspekten in Lehre und Weiterbildung. , Zusammenfassung.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Adaptation Methods and Approaches -- 1 Convenient Solution for Convenient Truth: Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Measures for Climate Change and Variability in Kuyu District, Ethiopia -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Objectives of the Study -- 2 Methods and Materials -- 2.1 Description of the Study Site -- 2.2 Research Design -- 3 Results and Discussions -- 3.1 Soil and Water Conservation Measures in the Study Area: An Overview -- 3.2 Determinants of Use of Soil and Water Conservation Measures -- 3.3 Summary -- 3.4 Conclusions and Recommendations -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 2 Between Climate Reliance and Climate Resilience: Empirical Analysis of Climate Variability and Impact on Nigerian Agricultural Production -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 Type, Measurement and Sources of Data -- 2.2 Analytical Methods -- 2.3 Variables Used for the Estimation of the GMM -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Description of Variables -- 3.2 Results of the Stationarity Tests -- 4 Impacts of Rainfall and Irrigation on Agricultural Production -- 4.1 Evidence for Promoting Climate Change Adaptation and Climate Resilient Agriculture in Nigeria -- 5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 3 Characterization of Present Day Climate Trend Over Ethiopia for Impact Study -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 Study Area -- 2.2 Data Preprocessing -- 2.3 Data Analysis -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Mean Climatology -- 3.1.1 Rainfall Climatology -- 3.2 Temperature Climatology -- 3.3 Temporal Variability -- 3.3.1 Temperature Variability -- 3.3.2 Rainfall Variability -- 3.3.3 Mean Annual Cycle -- 3.3.4 Interannual and Seasonal Variability -- 4 Summary and Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References. , 4 Adaptation Benefits of Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices in the Blue Nile Basin: Empirical Evidence from North-West Ethiopia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 Study Area -- 2.2 Data Source -- 2.3 Data Analysis -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Perception and Adaptation to Climate Change -- 3.2 Results from the Heckman Probit Selection Model -- 3.3 Impact of Climate-Smart Adaptation Practices -- 3.4 Sensitivity Aanalysis -- 4 Conclusion and Recommendation -- References -- 5 Towards Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation into Urban Land Use Planning and Management: The Case of Ambo Town, Ethiopia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Research Methodology -- 2.1 Study Area -- 2.2 Sampling Techniques and Procedures -- 2.3 Methods of Data Collection -- 2.3.1 Semi-structured Questionnaire -- 2.3.2 Personal Observation -- 2.3.3 Focus Group Discussion -- 2.3.4 Key Informant Interview -- 2.4 Methods of Data Analysis -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Demographic and Socio-economic Profile of Respondents -- 3.2 Perceptions, Negative Effects of Change in Climatic Parameters on Livelihoods and Adaptation Strategies of Households in Huluka Watershed -- 3.2.1 Perceptions of Households in Huluka Watershed on Change in Climatic Parameters -- 3.3 Negative Effects of Change in Climatic Parameters on Livelihoods of Households in Huluka Watershed -- 3.4 Adaptation Strategies of Households in Huluka Watershed and Challenges for Adaptation to Change in Climatic Parameters -- 3.5 Climate Change Related Disaster Risks and Urban Households Adaptation Strategies in Ambo Town -- 3.5.1 Climate Change Related Disaster Risks in Ambo Town -- 3.6 Urban Households Strategies to Adapt with Climate Change Related Disaster Risks in Ambo Town -- 4 Discussions -- 4.1 Climate Change Related Urban Disaster Risks -- 4.2 Urban Flooding Disaster Risk, Impacts, and Adaptation Strategies. , 4.3 Water Stress/Water Shortage, Impacts, and Adaptation Strategies -- 4.4 Urban Heat Island Effect/Increased Urban Heat, Impacts, and Adaptation Strategies -- 4.5 Wind Storms, Dust Storms, Impacts, and Adaptation Strategies -- 4.6 The Need to Mainstream Adaptation to Climate Change into Urban Land Use Planning and Management in Ambo Town -- 5 Conclusion and Recommendations -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 6 A Geographic Information System as Support to the Healthcare Services of Nomadic Community, the Filtu Woreda Case Study -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background: The Operational Research Project -- 3 Case Study Area -- 4 Data and Methods -- 4.1 Geospatial Data Collection -- 4.2 On-Site Data Collection -- 4.3 Databases Organisation -- 5 Results -- 5.1 On-Site Data Collection Campaign Map -- 5.2 Healthcare Resources and Professionals Distribution Map -- 5.3 Meteorological Maps -- 6 Conclusions and Future Developments -- References -- 7 Advancing the Resilience of Rural People to Climate Change through Indigenous Best Practices: Experience from Northern Nigeria -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Justification and Limitations of the Study -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 Area of Study -- 2.2 Sampling Procedure and Method of Data Collection -- 2.3 Conceptual Clarifications -- 3 Results and Discussions -- 3.1 Irrigation Farmers' Awareness and Information Sources About Climate Change -- 3.2 Irrigation Farmers' Perception on Manifestations of Climate Change -- 3.3 Indigenous Best Practices in Adaptive Management of Soil Fertility -- 3.4 Adaptive Management of Post-harvest Under Drought -- 3.5 Adaptive Management of Water Under Drought -- 4 Conclusion and Recommendations -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 8 Deriving Useful Information from Bimonthly Global-Scale Climate Analysis for Climate Change Adaptation Over East Africa -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Data and Methods. , 2.1 Data -- 2.2 Analysis Techniques -- 2.2.1 Empirical Orthogonal Function (EOF) Analysis of MAM Rainfall -- 2.2.2 Construction of Standardized Global SST and Upper Level Anomalies -- 2.2.3 Lagged Heterogeneous Grid Point Correlations Between the Rainfall Modes and Standardized Global SSTs and Velocity Potential (Divergence) Computations -- 3 Results -- 3.1 East African MAM Rainfall Variability -- 3.2 East African MAM Rainfall Modes and Global SST Relationships -- 3.3 Composites of Standardized Global-Scale Divergent Circulation Anomalies and East African MAM Precipitation Modes -- 4 Discussion -- 4.1 Standardized Global-Scale SST Anomalies and Their Associated Upper Level Divergent Circulation in Relationship to MAM Rainfall Modes -- 4.2 Implications for Climate Change Adaptations -- 5 Conclusion and Recommendations -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 9 Adaptation to Climate Change in Egyptian Marginal Environments Through Sustainable Crop and Livestock Diversification: A Case Study -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Project Objectives -- 2.1 The Main Key Project Activities and Outcomes -- 2.1.1 Description and Characterization of Sahl El Tina Resources -- 2.1.2 Enhance Crop Diversification and Identification of Better Adapted Crops to Climate Change Impact -- 2.1.3 Develop and Disseminate Packages of Forage Production and Utilization -- 2.1.4 Integrated Management Packages (IMP) for Enhanced Livestock Production in Marginal Environments -- 2.2 Dairy Processing Unit Establishment -- 2.2.1 Socio-economic Impact of Improved Production Systems on Farmers' Livelihoods in Marginal Environments -- 2.3 Adoption Impact Assessment -- 2.3.1 Enhance Farmers' and Extension Staff Knowledge and Skills in Farm Management Under Marginal Conditions -- 3 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References. , 10 Forestry and Resilience to Climate Change: A Synthesis on Application of Forest-Based Adaptation Strategies to Reduce Vulnerability Among Communities in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Results and Discussions -- 3.1 Role of Sustainable Forest Management and Ecosystem Services in Building Resilience to Climate Change -- 3.2 Forestry and Food Production in the Context of Enhancing Resilience to Climate Change -- 3.3 Role of Agroforestry Systems and Livelihood in the Face of Climate Change -- 3.4 Building Resilience to Climate Change Through Commercial Forestry and Related Economic Development Initiatives -- 3.5 Forestry Based Institutions and Policies Supporting Adaptation to Climate Change in Africa -- 4 Conclusion and Recommendations -- 4.1 Conclusion -- 4.2 Recommendations -- 4.2.1 Enhance Advocacy on Use of African Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (AITK) -- 4.2.2 Increase Level of Awareness on the Importance of Forests for the Adaptation -- 4.2.3 Integration of Forest Based Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies as Well as Other Agro-Ecosystem Interventions -- 4.2.4 Development of Effective Institutional, Policy and Legal Frameworks -- Acknowledgement -- References -- 11 Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change in Ethiopia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Calculating the HVI -- 3 Results and Discussions -- 3.1 Trends in Weather/Climate Data -- 3.2 Vulnerability Assessment -- 3.2.1 Exposure -- 3.2.2 Sensitivity -- 3.2.3 Adaptive Capacity -- 3.2.4 Health Vulnerability Index -- 4 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 12 Potential for Scaling up Climate Smart Agricultural Practices: Examples from Sub-Saharan Africa -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodological Approach -- 3 Climate Smart Agricultural Practices in SSA -- 3.1 Drought Tolerant (DT) Crop Varieties. , 3.2 Sustainable Intensification Practices.

Note: Intro -- Experiences of Climate Change Adaptationin Africa -- Foreword -- Contents -- 1 Links Between Capacity and Action in Response to Global Climate Change: A Climate Response Shift at the Local Level -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Capacity and the Climate Change Problem -- Adaptive and Mitigative Capacity -- Response Capacity -- Translating Capacity into Action -- Risk Perception and Varying Responses to Climate Change -- Conclusions and Future Directions -- References -- 2 Key Themes of Local Adaptation to Climate Change: Results from Mapping Community-Based Initiatives in Africa -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Conceptual Framework -- Research Results -- Key Themes of Social Resilience -- Key Themes of Economic Resilience -- Critical Success Factors -- Box 1: Some Examples of Community Involvement, Critical Success Factors and Transferability of African CBA Projects -- Discussion -- Some current limitations to successful adaptation -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 3 Potential Climate Change Impacts on Direct Economic Values From Wildlife in the Kilombero Ramsar Site, Tanzania -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Data Collection and Analysis -- Results -- Rainfall Pattern and Probability -- Wildlife Hunting Licenses and Outtakes in the North Kilombero Hunting Block -- Direct Economic Value of Wildlife -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 4 Improving the Participation of Agro-Pastoralists in Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Policy Formulation: A Case Study from Keiyo District, Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Description of the Study Area -- Research Approach -- Results and Discussion -- Local Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction. , Agro-Pastoralist Involvement in CCA and DRR Policy Processes -- Challenges to Agro-Pastoralist Involvement in Policy Processes -- Opportunities for Enhancing Agro-Pastoralist Involvement in Policy Processes -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- 5 Integration of Indigenous Knowledge Systems into Climate Change Adaptation and Enhancing Food Security in Nandi and Keiyo Districts, Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Description of the Study Area -- Keiyo District -- Nandi District -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Household Demographics and Livelihood Activities -- Common Shocks Affecting Household Food Security Status -- Household Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security Risk Reduction -- Reliability and Opportunities for Integrating IKS in CCA and Food Security -- Conclusions -- References -- 6 Climate Change and the Emergence of Helter-Skelter Livelihoods Among the Pastoralists of Samburu East District, Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Results and Discussions -- Drought and the Pastoralist -- Conflicts Across Ethnic and International Borders, and with Wildlife -- The Aftermath of Floods -- Family and Community Instability -- Facing up to Climate Change: Adapting and Coping -- Tapping into the Resiliency of the Camel -- Turning to Agro-Pastoral Practices -- Livestock Mobility and Micro-Business Ventures -- Concluding Remarks -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 7 Carbon Changes Following the Establishment of Exclosure on Communal Grazing Lands in the Semi-Arid Lowlands of Tigray, Ethiopia -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Experimental Design -- Soil Sampling, Analyses and Carbon Stock Calculation -- Vegetation Inventory, Above-Ground Biomass and Carbon Estimation -- Statistical Analyses -- Results. , Ecosystem Carbon Stocks in Exclosures and Adjacent Communal Grazing Lands -- Soil, Vegetation and Climatic Variables Explaining Ecosystem Carbon Stocks -- Ecosystem Carbon Stocks and Site Characteristics in Church Forests -- Discussion -- Comparability of Exclosures and the Adjacent Grazing Lands -- Variation of Soil and Above-Ground Carbon Stocks on Communal Grazing Lands -- Changes in Ecosystem Carbon Stock in Relation to Exclosure Age -- Potential of Exclosures to be Considered as a Clean Development Mechanism Project -- Conclusions -- References -- 8 Coastal Forest Buffer Zones and Shoreline Change in Zanzibar, Tanzania: Practical Measures for Climate Adaptation? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Zanzibar -- Project Background, Methods and Research Area -- Coastal Erosion and Environmental Change -- Physical Changes Over the Last 50 Years -- Physical Impacts of Sea Level Rise -- Current Pressures and Local Perceptions -- Coastal Forest Buffer Zones: Planning and Issues -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 9 Conflicting Policies: Institutional Approaches Towards Decentralisation and Promoting Climate Change Resilience in Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Area and Methods -- Study Country -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Decentralisation of the Forest Sector -- Equity, Sustainability, Poverty Reduction and Climate Change -- Anthropogenic Impacts Contributing to Climate Change in Kenya -- Impacts of Climate Change in Kenya -- Impact on Development and the Economy -- Extreme Events and Natural Disasters -- Initiatives in Protected Areas and Curbing Climate Change -- Conclusions and Policy Recommendations -- References -- 10 Climate Shocks, Perceptions and Coping Options in Semi-Arid Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Climate Change Perceptions. , Climate Shocks and Outcomes -- Coping Options and Knowledge of Climatic and Agricultural Information -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 11 Drought Monitoring in Food-Insecure Areas of Ethiopia by Using Satellite Technologies -- Abstract -- Introduction -- An Overview of Drought Monitoring and Modelling -- Drought Object Modelling -- Materials and Methods -- Theoretical Framework -- Study Area -- Methodology -- Materials -- GIS Data Processing and Preliminary Results -- Relationships Between Precipitation and NDVI -- NDVI and Deviation of NDVI for Spatially Locating Drought -- Conclusions -- References -- 12 A Swot Analysis of Mitigation of Climate Change Through REDD -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Strengths of REDD -- REDD Can Serve as a Source of Funds for Sustainable Forest Management -- Ecological Benefits of REDD -- REDD Can Contribute to Poverty Alleviation -- Weaknesses of REDD -- Ecological Versus Economic Rate of Operation -- Spatial and Sectoral Leakages -- Unintended Positive Effects of REDD -- Insufficiency, Unreliability and Complications of REDD Funding -- Tendency to Justify REDD on the Basis of the Lower end of its Costs -- Opportunities for REDD -- Willingness of Developing and Developed Countries to Participate in REDD -- Learning from Similar Past Initiatives -- Threats to REDD -- Poor Governance -- Political Instability and War -- Loss of Interest in REDD by the International Community -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 13 Environmental Mainstreaming in Development Policy and Planning in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study from Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Development Planning Framework -- The District-Focus Planning Framework -- The National Economic and Social Council-led Planning Framework -- Environmental Planning Framework. , Kenya's Environmental Mainstreaming Strategies -- Normative Strategies: Political Commitment and Strategic Vision -- Organisational Strategies: Institutional Arrangements and Practices -- Procedural Strategies: Assessment and Consultation -- Use of Policy Instruments for Environmental Mainstreaming -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- 14 Net Primary Productivity Response to Climate Change in the Mount Kenya Ecosystem -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Study Area -- CASA Model -- Data Used -- General Circulation Model Downscaling -- Results and Discussions -- GCM Downscaling and Validation -- Climatic Scalar Variability -- Estimated CASA Model NPP -- Conclusions -- References -- 15 Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change by Developing Promising Strategies Using Analogue Locations in Eastern and Southern Africa: Introducing the Calesa Project -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Scope of the Project and Methodology -- Stakeholders and Expected Outputs -- Conclusions -- References -- 16 The Unitar Climate Change Programme: Innovative Adaptation Initiatives in Africa -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Current and Recent Activities -- Outputs of ACCCA -- Conclusions -- References -- Home Pages, Videos and Resources -- 17 A Grassroots Initiative to Disseminate Solar Energy Technologies in Ethiopia: Implications to Climate Change Education -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Problem and Rationale -- Rationale Behind the Grassroots Initiative -- Background to the Grassroots Initiative -- Methodology -- Selection of Participating Schools -- Textbooks' Review -- Field Survey -- Results -- Integration of Issues Related to Energy and Environment -- Impacts of the Handbook -- Dissemination of Solar Home Systems -- Solar Cookers and Driers -- Sings of Sustainability -- Discussion -- Conclusion and Implication -- Acknowledgments -- References. , 18 Integrating Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge Systems for Climate Change Adaptation in Zambia.

Note: Intro -- The Economic, Social and Political Elements of Climate Change -- Foreword -- Contents -- Part I: Social Aspects of Climate Change -- Chapter 1: Adaptive Capacities of European City Regions in Climate Change: On the Importance of Governance Innovations for Regional Climate Policies -- Introduction: Adaptation Policies for European Regions -- Knowledge: What Are the Dominating Narrative Frames of Regional Climate Policies? -- Infrastructure: Is the ``European City´´ an Adapted Urban Development Strategy? -- Institutions: Multi-Level Governance for Successful Climate Policy Integration -- Governance Innovations: Lessons from Innovative Institutions for Regional Adaptation in Northern Hesse -- Conclusions: Integration of Climate Change Policy into Regional Governance Needed -- References -- Chapter 2: An Assessment of Climate-Induced Conflict Risks Over Shared Water Resources in Africa -- Introduction -- Climate Change and Freshwater Demands in Africa -- Difficulties, Constraints and Limitations Related to Climatic Changes in Africa -- Case Studies on African Water Conflicts -- Cameroon Versus Nigeria on Lake Chad -- Problem Definition -- Senegal Versus Mauritania -- Problem Definition -- Ghana Versus Burkina Faso (1998) -- Problem Definition -- Niger Versus Nigeria on the Niger River Basin -- Problem Definition -- Eastern Africa (IGAD Region) -- Problem Definition -- Conflict Resolution Techniques -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 3: Indigenous Communities and Climate Change Policy: An Inclusive Approach -- Introduction -- Social Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities Across the Globe -- The Social Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities in Asia -- Role of Indigenous Communities in Dealing with Climate Change -- Potential Response of Indigenous Communities -- Adaptive Strategies in the Past. , Adaptive Strategies in the Present -- The Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities in India -- Tackling Water Stress with Traditional Practices in India -- Carbon Offsetting Techniques -- Why There Is a Need To Have an Inclusive Approach in Climate Change Policy -- Adaptation and Mitigation -- Policy Issues and Gaps -- Recommendations and the Way Forward to Copenhagen -- Areas for Further Research -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Mitigating Climate Change Via Clean Energy Financing: An Assessment of the Asian Development Bank´s Mitigation Efforts in Southeast Asia -- Introduction -- Economic, Energy and Emission Trends in the Study Countries -- Nexus Between Climate Change Mitigation, the Clean Energy Paradigm, and Energy for the Poor -- Financing Issues and the Funding Role of MDBs -- ADB´s Engagement in Clean Energy Finance: A Case Study -- Assessment of ADB´s Clean Energy Strategies in Southeast Asia -- Conceptual Assessment of ADB´s Country Strategies -- Operational Assessment of ADB Energy Sector Lending -- Some Conclusions and Policy Recommendations -- Appendix: Assessment of ADB Energy Sector Portfolio -- References -- Chapter 5: Nikan oti (the future): Adaptation and Adaptive Capacity in Two First Nations Communities -- Introduction -- Elder Contributions -- Historical Changes -- Adaptive Capacity -- James Smith Capacity To Adapt -- Shoal Lake Capacity To Adapt -- First Nation Spiritual Philosophies -- Thought for the Future -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Mitigation of the Earth´s Economy: A Viable Strategy for Insurance Systems -- Insurance Systems and Climate Change -- Linked Social‒Ecological Systems -- Three Systems . . . -- . . .in Relationship -- Why Mitigation Is a Necessity for Insurance Systems -- Reflexive Mitigation: A Viable Insurance System Approach. , Did a Reflexive Mitigation Path for Insurance Appear Post-Katrina? -- A Stable Basis for Adaptation with Grace -- Adaptation to Climate Change: Business-as-Usual -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Contribution of Urban Agriculture to Food Security, Biodiversity Conservation and Reducing Agricultural Carbon Footprint -- Introduction -- Urban Agriculture and Food Security -- Urban Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation -- Urban Agriculture, Carbon Footprint and Carbon Credit -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Temporal Metaphor in Abrupt Climate Change Communication: An Initial Effort at Clarification -- Introduction -- Metaphor in Climate Change Communication -- Steven Jay Gould´s Dichotomy of Temporal Metaphor -- Metaphor and Analogy in Warnings of Abrupt Climate Change -- Insight into Signals of Danger -- Theoretical References -- Overextension -- Re-description and Conventionalization -- Implications -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: The Increase of Global Temperature as a Result of the Greenhouse Effect: Assessing the Reasons for Disagreement Among Scientists -- Introduction -- Research Methodology -- Results -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 10: The Social Dilemma of Climate Change: Socio-economic Implications -- Introduction: Climate Change Is Essentially a Social Dilemma -- Social Dilemmas -- Climate Warming Is an Asymmetric Dilemma -- There Are Many Stakeholders in the Dilemma -- Is Climate Warming Still a Blind Environmental Dilemma? -- Temporal Aspects of Climate Warming -- Implications of the Structural Complexity: Institutions Are Necessary -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11: Towards a Psychology of Climate Change -- Introduction -- Understanding Climate Change: Human Difficulties with Complexity -- Forming Individual Knowledge. , Emotional Responses to Climate Change and Their Role in Motivating Behaviour -- The Perception of Individual Risk Related to Climate Change -- Motivation of Behaviour: The Multi-determination of Behaviour -- Evaluation of Behavioural Outcomes -- Direct Versus Mediated Experiences of Climate Change -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12: Worldviews and Climate Change: Harnessing Universal Motivators to Enable an Effective Response -- Introduction -- Paper -- Embracing ``Historical Obligation´´ -- Reframing Climate Change from Private to Public Interest -- Finding ``Flow´´ -- Collective ``Flow´´ -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Economic Aspects of Climate Change -- Chapter 13: Analysis of Green Investment Scheme for Energy Efficiency Measures in Latvia -- Introduction -- International Emissions Trading -- Green Investment Schemes -- Climate Change Financial Instrument -- Existing Situation of Energy Efficiency in Buildings -- State-Owned Buildings -- Municipal Buildings -- Residential Buildings -- Implementation of the Climate Change Financial Instrument in the Building Sector -- State and Municipal Buildings -- Residential Buildings -- Discussions -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 14: Carbon Credit Currency for the Future -- Introduction -- Regulatory Mechanism: Kyoto Protocol -- Carbon Market -- Introduction to Carbon Credits -- Need for Carbon Credits -- Clean Development Mechanism -- Joint Implementation -- Emissions Trading -- Market Structure -- Allowance-Based Markets -- EU ETS -- New South Wales -- Chicago Climate Exchange -- Project-Based Markets -- Market Classifications -- European Climate Exchange -- What Are Futures? -- The Role of Markets -- Where Do They Develop? -- What Does Trading Derivatives Involve? -- ECX Derivatives -- Twofold Role of Derivatives -- Derivatives and the EU ETS -- Chicago Climate Exchange. , Trading on the Exchange -- Future of the Carbon Market -- Voluntary Market: Gaining Momentum -- Beyond the Carbon Market -- Is There a Post-2012 Market? -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 15: Climate Change and Agricultural Production in Vietnam -- Introduction -- Methodology and Data -- The Trend of Climate Change -- Air Temperature -- Absolute Minimum Temperature -- Sunshine Duration -- Rainfall -- Storms in Vietnam -- The Impact of Climate Change and Sea Level Rise on Agriculture -- The Impact of Climate Change -- The Impact of Sea Level Rise -- Red River Delta -- Mekong River Delta -- Central Coastal Provinces -- Adaptation Strategies for the Agricultural Sector -- For Agriculture -- For Forestry -- For Water Resources -- For Aquaculture -- Some Responses to the Impacts of Climate Change on Future Agriculture -- Response to Climate Change by 2050 -- Mountain and Midland (Region I) -- Red River Delta (Region II) -- Coastal Northern Centre (Region III) -- Coastal Southern Centre (Region IV) -- Central Highlands (Region V) -- Northeast South and Mekong River Delta (Region VI, VII) -- Response to Climate Change After 2050 -- Mountain and Midland (Region I) -- Red River Delta (Region II) -- Coastal Centre (Region III, IV) -- Central Highlands (Region V) -- Northeast South and Mekong River Delta (Region VI, VII) -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 16: Climate Change and Economic Uncertainty in the Wine Sector: A Case Study of the Maule Region, Chile -- Introduction -- Vulnerability Approach: Conceptual Model of Vulnerability -- Analytical Framework -- Case Study: Maule Region -- Methods -- Results -- Exposure-Sensitivities -- Current Opportunities and Adaptive Strategies -- Current Risks and Adaptive Strategies -- Future Exposure-Sensitivities -- Future Adaptive Capacity -- Conclusion -- References. , Chapter 17: Critical Parameters for Mass-Cargo Affine Industries Due to Climate Change in Germany: Impacts of Low Water Events on Industry and Possible Adaptation Measures.