RMIT Global Cities Research Institute - Climate Change Adaptation Program
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The overall task of the RMIT Global Cities Research Institute is to research the processes of global change in the urban context, both positive and problematic, with the view to planning and projecting sustainable ways of living. This involves understanding the complexity of globalizing urban settings from provincial centres to mega-cities.
As one of five research programs with the Global Cities Research Institute, the Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP) research approach is based on the integration of quantitative, qualitative, and participatory methodologies. CCAP’s activity is deliberately multi-disciplinary, working closely with different academic schools and disciplines; as well as
being shaped by new forms of engagement between scientific, policy, and practitionercommunities. This integrative approach to research is essential if we are to effectively address the complexity of global environmental
change and the ‘real world’ issues associated with a changing climate.
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Development of guidance materials for risk assessment and risk management systems for local governments in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region
Training and capacity building activities in climate change adaptation planning for governmental organisations in Australia and the Asia-Pacific
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.