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View article: Reinforcing vulnerability? Evaluation of unintended consequences in knowledge co-production for urban adaptation
Reinforcing vulnerability? Evaluation of unintended consequences in knowledge co-production for urban adaptation Open
Although knowledge co-production is gaining traction in urban adaptation, reporting on its failures, tensions, and unintended consequences remains limited. This lack of evaluation constrains opportunities for learning and improvement. This…
View article: Advancing the circular economy in Latin American and Caribbean cities: evaluation of Bogotá’s circular economy strategy
Advancing the circular economy in Latin American and Caribbean cities: evaluation of Bogotá’s circular economy strategy Open
This study presents an evaluation of Bogotá’s circular economy strategy, identifying current gaps and opportunities and providing insights within the broader regional perspective for Latin America and the Caribbean. The circular economy pr…
View article: Co-designing in Tandem: Case study journeys to inspire and guide climate services
Co-designing in Tandem: Case study journeys to inspire and guide climate services Open
This study tests, empirically validates and refines the Tandem framework for co-designing climate services(Daniels et al., 2019; 2020), to enhance its applicability and effectiveness. Intended as an inspirational guide for ‘good practice’,…
View article: Policy for sustainable consumption – an assessment of Swedish municipalities
Policy for sustainable consumption – an assessment of Swedish municipalities Open
Introduction Municipalities have a key role to play in developing and implementing policy for sustainable consumption, yet the evidence on the extent of municipalities’ work in this area and the constraining and enabling factors they face …
View article: Transitioning toward sustainable consumption at the Swedish local governance level
Transitioning toward sustainable consumption at the Swedish local governance level Open
Municipalities have a prominent role to play in the transition to the sustainable society by governing changes at the local level. Based on a quantitative survey of Swedish municipalities, this study has given us a broad perspective on bar…
View article: Improving stakeholder engagement in climate change risk assessments: insights from six co-production initiatives in Europe
Improving stakeholder engagement in climate change risk assessments: insights from six co-production initiatives in Europe Open
It is increasingly recognized that effective climate risk assessments benefit from well-crafted processes of knowledge co-production involving key stakeholders and scientists. To support the co-production of actionable knowledge on climate…
View article: Towards improved adaptation action in Europe: policy recommendations from the UNCHAIN project
Towards improved adaptation action in Europe: policy recommendations from the UNCHAIN project Open
This brief summarizes policy-relevant insights and recommendations for the European Commission and EU member states from UNCHAIN project publications and research.
View article: Research advancements for impact chain based climate risk and vulnerability assessments
Research advancements for impact chain based climate risk and vulnerability assessments Open
As the climate crisis continues to worsen, there is an increasing demand for scientific evidence from Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CRVA). We present 12 methodological advancements to the Impact Chain-based CRVA (IC-based CRV…
View article: Conceptualising multiple hazards and cascading effects on critical infrastructures
Conceptualising multiple hazards and cascading effects on critical infrastructures Open
Despite increased research on ‘multiple hazards’ and ‘cascading effects’, ambiguity remains concerning terminology. This paper reviews the literature to explore how these two concepts are defined in relation to critical infrastructures and…
View article: Constructing a social vulnerability index for flooding: insights from a municipality in Sweden
Constructing a social vulnerability index for flooding: insights from a municipality in Sweden Open
Floods disproportionately affect disadvantaged groups. Social vulnerability assessments are the first step in designing just and equitable flood risk reduction strategies. In Sweden, earlier social vulnerability indices apply top-down appr…
View article: Case n°6_Exploring Social Vulnerability to Multiple Hazards and Cascading Effects in Halmstad, Sweden_Evaluation of Outcomes_ Fact sheet (in Swedish) (D4.2.6a)
Case n°6_Exploring Social Vulnerability to Multiple Hazards and Cascading Effects in Halmstad, Sweden_Evaluation of Outcomes_ Fact sheet (in Swedish) (D4.2.6a) Open
This UNCHAIN deliverable 4.2 Evaluation of Outcomes presents a summary results from the Swedish case study. For further details see: Englund, M., André, K., Barquet, K., & Segnestam, L. (2022). Väder, välstånd och välbefinnande: Vattenrela…
View article: Research advancements for Impact Chain based Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (D5.2)
Research advancements for Impact Chain based Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (D5.2) Open
With the climate crisis progressing, the demand for scientific evidence from Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CRVA) has increased significantly in the last decade. Impact Chain-based CRVA (IC-based CRVA), an assessment method de…
View article: Assessing Cascading Effects from Multiple Hazards: An Example from Sweden
Assessing Cascading Effects from Multiple Hazards: An Example from Sweden Open
The HydroHazards project explores locations, sectors, and vital societal functions exposed to multiple hydrometeorological events. The project devises methods and tools to assess the cascading effects that multiple events may have upon cri…
View article: Including the social in the circular: A mapping of the consequences of a circular economy transition in the city of Umeå, Sweden
Including the social in the circular: A mapping of the consequences of a circular economy transition in the city of Umeå, Sweden Open
The circular economy (CE) model, where resources are kept "in the loop" for as long as possible through a series of reusing, remanufacturing, recycling, and recovery strategies, has been acclaimed for reducing the environmental impacts of …
View article: Testing the Impact Chain Model: Exploring Social Vulnerability to Multiple Hazards and Cascading Effects
Testing the Impact Chain Model: Exploring Social Vulnerability to Multiple Hazards and Cascading Effects Open
This fact sheet presents an overview of how the impact chain method can be used to explore social vulnerability to multiple hydrometeorological hazards and their cascading effects, in a case study in Halmstad Municipality, Sweden. A partic…
View article: Weather, Wealth and Well-Being: Cascading Effects of Water-Related Hazards and Social Vulnerability in Halmstad, Sweden
Weather, Wealth and Well-Being: Cascading Effects of Water-Related Hazards and Social Vulnerability in Halmstad, Sweden Open
Identifying the social groups that lack coping capacity when facing a disruptive event, but also the mechanisms that can make people vulnerable, can help policymakers to design effective disaster risk reduction strategies and build resilie…
View article: Four Methodological Guidelines to Evaluate the Research Impact of Co-produced Climate Services
Four Methodological Guidelines to Evaluate the Research Impact of Co-produced Climate Services Open
As climate change impacts unfold across the globe, growing attention is paid toward producing climate services that support adaptation decision-making. Academia, funding agencies, and decision-makers generally agree that stakeholder engage…
View article: Case study n°6: Exploring Social Vulnerability to Multiple Hazards and Cascading Effects in Halmstad, Sweden - Lessons learned (Long version) (D3.4.6)
Case study n°6: Exploring Social Vulnerability to Multiple Hazards and Cascading Effects in Halmstad, Sweden - Lessons learned (Long version) (D3.4.6) Open
This UNCHAIN deliverable report (3.4.6) presents the case study on social vulnerability to multiple hazards in Halmstad, Sweden. It outlines the case study process and how the Impact Chain model and Tandem framework were applied. The repor…
View article: Case study n°6: Exploring Social Vulnerability to Multiple Hazards and Cascading Effects in Halmstad, Sweden - Internal note issued to local stakeholders (in Swedish) (D3.1.6)
Case study n°6: Exploring Social Vulnerability to Multiple Hazards and Cascading Effects in Halmstad, Sweden - Internal note issued to local stakeholders (in Swedish) (D3.1.6) Open
Fact sheet describing the UNCHAIN project and the Swedish case study.
View article: Assessing the Quality of Knowledge for Adaptation–Experiences From Co-designing Climate Services in Sweden
Assessing the Quality of Knowledge for Adaptation–Experiences From Co-designing Climate Services in Sweden Open
Adaptation to climate change is becoming more urgent, but the wealth of knowledge that informs adaptation planning and decision-making is not used to its full potential. Top-down approaches to knowledge production are identified as one imp…
View article: Criteria list for synthesizing insights gained on the impact chain methodology and for adaptation decision making (D5.1)
Criteria list for synthesizing insights gained on the impact chain methodology and for adaptation decision making (D5.1) Open
The overall aim of WP5.1 is to synthesize and consolidate findings and methods gained in the UNCHAIN project, i.e. in the previous WPs. It brings together the insights gained in the case studies to develop a consolidated validation method …
View article: Criteria list for synthesizing insights gained on the impact chain methodology and for adaptation decision making (D5.1)
Criteria list for synthesizing insights gained on the impact chain methodology and for adaptation decision making (D5.1) Open
The overall aim of WP5.1 is to synthesize and consolidate findings and methods gained in the UNCHAIN project, i.e. in the previous WPs. It brings together the insights gained in the case studies to develop a consolidated validation method …
View article: Analisis Konservasi Ekosistem Hutan Mangrove Daerah Pesisir Kampung Nipah Kecamatan Perbaungan
Analisis Konservasi Ekosistem Hutan Mangrove Daerah Pesisir Kampung Nipah Kecamatan Perbaungan Open
The geographical condition of the State of Indonesia has great potential in the coastal area which refers to the mangrobve ecosystem area. The occurrence of land use change has an impact on mangrove damage in various areas and results in r…
View article: Advancing sustainable consumption at the local government level: A literature review
Advancing sustainable consumption at the local government level: A literature review Open
The consumption of goods and services can be a driver of environmental and social impacts around the world. Understanding the role that the different levels of government can play in incentivising sustainable consumption is therefore criti…
View article: Joint knowledge production for improved climate services: Insights from the Swedish forestry sector
Joint knowledge production for improved climate services: Insights from the Swedish forestry sector Open
Science‐stakeholder collaboration is becoming an increasingly common way to address mismatches between the knowledge needs of stakeholders and the research being done by scientists. This kind of mismatch is clearly evident in the field of …