Gaps in provincial decision-maker’s perception and knowledge of climate change adaptation in China |
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| Institution: | 1. Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China;2. Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China;3. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa K1A 0C6, Canada;4. The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, Beijing 100080, China;5. Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning, Beijing 100012, China;6. Institute of Economic System and Management, NDRC, Beijing 100035, China;1. Vuk Vrhovac Clinic for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, University Hospital Merkur, Zagreb, Croatia;2. School of Medicine Zagreb, Croatia;1. Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, B?ehová 7, Prague 1, Czech Republic;2. Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Kemivägen 4, Gothenburg, Sweden;3. Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Husinec-?e?, Czech Republic;1. Department of Social Sciences, Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong;2. Department of Geography and Resource Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong;3. Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China;4. School of Geographic Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China;5. Institute of Historical Geography, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China;1. Met Office, UK;2. Beijing Climate Centre, CMA, China;3. Beijing Municipal Climate Centre, CMA, China;4. Shanghai Climate Centre, CMA, China;5. Leeds University, UK |
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| Abstract: | The perspectives and knowledge of decision makers, especially those at the provincial level, have great impact on the progress of climate change adaptation in China. Therefore, identifying knowledge gaps and enhancing climate adaptation awareness of decision makers at that level is very important. Based on this aim, we conducted a survey of climate change adaptation awareness among 85 administrative and management personnel from governmental departments responsible for climate change adaptation planning in five provinces. Study findings revealed that over half of respondents have knowledge of climate change adaptation measures, but the extent of understanding varied across different adaptation aspects and regions. Among the different aspects, understanding of measures related to human health protection was the lowest. A large majority of respondents indicated an eagerness to obtain knowledge and information about climate change adaptation, but the main barrier is a lack of training and learning material. When making adaptation plans or policies, the greatest obstacle expressed was a funding shortage. Information generated from this study can provide direction and guidance for training and educating provincial decision makers in order to improve the levels of adaptation planning and policy making. |
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| Keywords: | Climate change adaptation Decision makers Perspectives Knowledge gaps China provincial level |
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