A citizen engagement process including a Citizens' Panel on the development of a local government climate change adaptation policy.
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Problems and Purpose
Background History and Context
Organizing, Supporting, and Funding Entities
Participant Recruitment and Selection
Methods and Tools Used
What Went On: Process, Interaction, and Participation
Residents and members of the community were highly involved in developing the new policy. A citizens’ panel provided valuable guidance. Convened in November 2014 in collaboration with the University of Sydney, he panel met over two-and-a-half days, giving the City the opportunity for in-depth conversation with residents to hear their concerns about climate change risks and their priorities for action.
Influence, Outcomes, and Effects
The panel provided a set of overarching principles and identified and prioritised risks and adaptation actions adopted throughout the risk and actions in the strategy.
Analysis and Lessons Learned
See Also
References
External Links
https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/250123/2016-022571-Adapting-to-Climate-Change_accessible.pdf