Collaborating for Climate Equity: Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships in the Americas

This book explores how different stakeholders can work together to build urban resilience to climate change through an equity-centered approach to cross-sectoral collaboration. It presents five case studies from the United States, Chile, and Mexico and offers generalizable principles for applying similar approaches to other cities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 106 pages
Publication date: 20 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Urban areas, which account for the majority of the global population, face significant vulnerabilities to climate change, with the impacts being particularly pronounced in marginalized communities that have been excluded from decision-making processes. The urgency for collaborative work and learning is paramount, yet the current approach to inter-sectoral collaborations remains largely theoretical and falls short of the widespread appeal it seeks.

Collaborating for Climate Equity presents a compelling argument that researcher-practitioner partnerships hold the potential to achieve equitable outcomes while also enhancing climate resilience. Through the presentation of five case studies from the United States, Chile, and Mexico, each chapter delves into the intricacies of fostering robust researcher-practitioner collaborations that transcend institutional boundaries. The case studies are complemented by a synthesis that summarizes the key findings and provides generalizable principles for applying similar approaches in other cities worldwide.

This work contributes to a growing body of knowledge on the practical challenges and opportunities associated with researcher-practitioner partnerships. It offers valuable guidance to academics and practitioners engaged in collaborative research, planning, and policymaking, helping to shape more effective strategies for addressing climate change in urban contexts.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 142 x 223 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032077741