Sustainable Climate Change Adaptations: Enhancing Resilience Against Natural Hazards
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Resources and Sustainable Utilization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 140
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sustainable climate change adaptations are crucial for enhancing resilience against natural hazards; however, this requires a multifaceted approach that integrates traditional knowledge, modern technologies, and inclusive policies. By leveraging these strategies, communities can better adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change and natural disasters, ultimately fostering sustainable development and well-being.
Submitted papers should focus on the following:
- Integration of Traditional Knowledge and Modern Technologies:
Indigenous knowledge (IK) and traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) play a significant role in building resilience against natural hazards. For instance, indigenous architecture in regions like Nias Island and Kashmir has proven to be more resilient to earthquakes compared to modern building techniques.
- Nature-Based Solutions:
Nature-based solutions (NBSs) integrate natural features and processes into disaster risk reduction, providing sustainable and cost-effective ways to protect communities. Examples include restoring wetlands, planting urban trees, and coastal wetlands restoration. These solutions not only reduce risks from natural hazards but also offer co-benefits like cleaner air, healthier ecosystems, and improved community livability.
- Community-Oriented Adaptation Strategies:
Community-oriented strategies that integrate local knowledge with modern technologies can significantly improve disaster response capabilities. Research in isolated island communities has highlighted the importance of effective community education, mobilization, and participatory responses to climate change.
- Smart Solutions and Innovative Practices:
Innovative disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies, e.g., the DARAJA project in Dar es Salaam, use low-tech solutions like chalkboard weather alerts and SMS updates to improve community access to flood warnings. These inclusive and accessible approaches demonstrate how simple and yet effective measures can bolster community resilience.
- Policy and Governance:
Policies that seamlessly integrate disaster risk management (DRM) into overall governance can significantly enhance resilience. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) emphasize the need to build resilience, especially for the most vulnerable communities. Goals like 1 (end poverty), 2 (end hunger), 3 (ensure healthy lives), 11 (make cities inclusive and resilient), and 13 (take urgent action to combat climate change) all contribute to enhancing resilience against natural hazards.
Dr. Jyh-Woei Lin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- geophysics
- green energy
- climate change risk management
- resilience
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