Objectif Adaptation to climate variability and change represents an important challenge for the sustainable development of society. Informing climate-related decisions will require new kinds of information and new ways of thinking and learning to function effectively in a changing climate. Adaptation research requires integration across disciplines and across research methodologies. Currently, we lack the critical understanding of which kinds of knowledge systems can most effectively harness science and technology for long-term sustainable adaptation.This interdisciplinary research programme aims to significantly advance knowledge systems to enable society to adapt effectively to an uncertain climate. The programme is divided into two domains: 1) Understanding climate information needs across society and 2) The social status of techno-scientific knowledge in adaptation to climate change. The whole programme will be applied to the UK context given the sophistication of existing knowledge systems (such as probabilistic climate scenarios) and the progressive climate policy landscape (that requires public authorities to regularly report on adaptation activities).The first objective will be achieved through a targeted comprehensive survey of user needs across UK society. After mapping a selection of diverse adapting organisations, in-depth interviews will be conducted with 70 organisations. The interview protocol will: 1) explore the adaptation context; 2) assess the credibility, legitimacy and saliency of climatic and non-climatic knowledge systems; 3) assess the impact of uncertainty on decision-making; and 4) assess users expectations of what science can deliver. The second domain will use science studies to examine the construction, mutation and use of techno-scientific knowledge in adaptation to climate change. Ethnographic research will be conducted through in-depth interviews with 50 experts working on the UK Climate Projections 09 and the Climate Change Risk Assessment. Champ scientifique natural sciencesbiological sciencesgeneticsmutationsocial sciencessociologyanthropologyscience and technology studiesnatural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesatmospheric sciencesclimatologyclimatic changes Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) ERC-SG-SH3 - ERC Starting Grant - Environment and society Appel à propositions ERC-2011-StG_20101124 Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement ERC-SG - ERC Starting Grant Institution d’accueil UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Contribution de l’UE € 1 045 000,00 Adresse WOODHOUSE LANE LS2 9JT Leeds Royaume-Uni Voir sur la carte Région Yorkshire and the Humber West Yorkshire Leeds Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Benjamin Williams (Mr.) Chercheur principal Suraje Xembu Rauto Dessai (Dr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée Bénéficiaires (1) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Royaume-Uni Contribution de l’UE € 1 045 000,00 Adresse WOODHOUSE LANE LS2 9JT Leeds Voir sur la carte Région Yorkshire and the Humber West Yorkshire Leeds Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Benjamin Williams (Mr.) Chercheur principal Suraje Xembu Rauto Dessai (Dr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée