Human Dimensions of climate change adaptation: A Discussion with Britt Basel - Adaptation Consultant
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Episode 7: \\xa0Britt Basel, Adaptation Consultant with Ecothropic. \\xa0Listen in as Doug Parsons talks with Britt, an adaptation expert, whose work has spanned the globe. \\xa0In this episode, we discuss Britt\\u2019s unique experiences working with the people of the Solomon Islands doing adaptation planning. \\xa0Find out how gender can play a role in the process of adaptation planning. \\xa0Britt vividly describes her experiences working individually, with both the women and men of the Solomon Islands. \\xa0Britt shares what it was like facilitating a woman\\u2019s adaptation workshop, followed by a men\\u2019s only workshop, and the cultural aspects needed to merge those two efforts in the development of an effective adaptation plan (Britt has created an amazing, and short, youtube video explaining these efforts on the Island here). \\xa0Britt and Doug also discuss the role of human dimensions in adaptation planning. Britt is also an expert storyteller and we talk about how that skill will be critical in helping communities identify effective ways to adapt to climate change. \\xa0We also talk about Britt\\u2019s experiences in Cuba and what lessons the U.S. could learn from these international efforts. For more information on this podcast, visit our website at www.americaadapts.org and don\'t forget to subscribe to this podcast on Itunes. Also, consider following us on Facebook at America Adapts!
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