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This report aims to provide inspiration and direction for the stakeholders and actors involved with information and knowledge management to help them meet the challenge of the global climate change and sustainable development agendas. Though it focuses on the climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction communities in Europe, the technologies and approaches it advocates can provide a springboard for wider purposes.
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This report on information knowledge management (IKM) practices examines barriers to the uptake and use of knowledge about climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. It targets: 1) donors, to contribute towards significant societal benefits made possible through better IKM and its contribution towards more informed decision-making; 2) knowledge professionals and researchers to improve practices and come together as a community to solve a global issue; and 3) data scientists to leverage emerging IKM and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to build and analyse large datasets to support climate action.
Though the focus is on Europe, the basic tenets apply globally and to all areas of climate action. Indeed, the power of the technologies and practices described in the paper is that they connect relevant knowledge across disciplines, sectors, scales, and policy frameworks – thereby connecting knowledge associated with sustainable development, climate change mitigation, ecological conservation, and human health.
The paper was developed under the European H2020 PLACARD (PLAtform for Climate Adaptation and Risk reDuction) project.
Project / This project will establish a comprehensive coordination and knowledge exchange platform for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.
Tool / The Connectivity Hub is a "search and discovery" tool for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation communities.
Perspective / A report outlines ways to improve information exchange to accelerate climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development agendas.
Other publication / The PLACARD Legacy Framework puts forward an adaptable, universal approach for research and policy initiatives to foster long-term impact.
Feature / An online course offers tailored training in how to facilitate interactive events for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction communities.
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