Doing research with communities affected by climate change: An introduction
From The Embassy of Good Science
ModulesDoing research with communities affected by climate change: An introduction
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Goal
In this micromodule we introduce key terms, concepts and guidance related to doing research with communities affected by climate change.
Duration (hours)
0.25
For whom is this important?
1
Interview with Amber Wutich
Amber Wutich, Professor of Anthropology, Arizona State University, describes her personal experiences working with communities in environmentally fragile settings.
2
Introduction to terminology
After watching the interview with Amber Wutich, complete the following acivity to demonstrate your understanding of the terminology related to working with communities in fragile research environments.
3
Understanding stakeholders
Instructions
- Read the profiles of the four stakeholders below (A, B, C, and D).
- Drag and drop each stakeholder into their correct Stakeholder Position in the table:
- Core Actors: Those positioned at the heart of the research process.
- Strategic Actors: Those who influence the broader structural, regulatory, or financial framework.
- Contextual Actors: Those who represent the local environment or demographic reality.
- Identify whether their role is primarily Affecting (exercising power/control), Affected (vulnerable/impacted), or Both
Stakeholders to Categorize:
· A. Community members "living on the edge of survival".
· B. Research funders and government agencies.
· C. The primary Research Team and study participants.
· D. Junior colleagues, students, and international research partners.
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Addressing environmental justice in the research process
Reflect on how Amber and her team address environmental justice in research and read the Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings:
What insights might be relevant for your own work?
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