The Arctic is undergoing rapid climate change and is projected to experience the most
warming this century of any world region. We review the societal aspects of these current …

Administrations in small-and medium-sized municipalities (SMM) are confronted with the
impacts of climate change while having inadequate resources to adapt. In order to establish …

The polar regions, notably the Arctic and maritime Antarctic, are experiencing impacts from
climate change at magnitudes and rates that are among the highest in the world, and will …

As is becoming increasingly evident by extreme weather events and disasters triggered or
exacerbated by climate change, the coming decade will not only be immensely crucial in …

Abstract Surrey, British Columbia, stands out in its efforts to go beyond the provincial
mandate on climate change mitigation and incorporate adaptation into strategic planning …

The ability of a coastal settlement to adapt to climate change is largely dependent upon
access to a range of resources, which many coastal towns and small cities lack. Coastal …

Climate change looms, with many communities already suffering from worsening impacts.
Despite ample research into how to adapt, attempts have been slow and often inadequate in …

While climate change manifests itself as a global phenomenon, impacts are experienced
most acutely at the local scale. As a result, the onus of responding to climate change impacts …

As climate change progresses, local governments are being forced to find ways to adapt to
worsening environmental, economic, and infrastructure impacts. The city of Fredericton, New …

This paper examines the influence of democratic institutions on environmental policy
stringency and the degree to which it is affected by membership in the Arctic Council. We …