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Empowering Local Action: Strategies for Climate-Responsive Governance

Empowering Local Action: Strategies for Climate-Responsive Governance
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Author(s): Aryan Jhamb (Christ University, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 36
Source title: Designing Effective Public Policies to Address Global Warming
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ömer Uğur (Gumushane University, Turkey)and Kadir Caner Doğan (Gumushane University, Turkey)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-1310-8.ch008

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Abstract

Governance explores the pivotal role of local governance in addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change. As the effects of climate disruption become increasingly localized, cities, towns, and communities are on the front lines, facing the immediate impacts while also offering innovative solutions. This chapter examines the strategies that enable local governments to integrate climate resilience into their policies, governance structures, and day-to-day decision-making processes. It discusses the importance of building local capacity, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and utilizing data-driven approaches for adaptive management. Through case studies and real-world examples, the chapter highlights how local leadership can empower citizens, engage in sustainable urban planning, and implement climate-mitigation practices. By enhancing the capacity for climate-responsive governance, this work underscores the need for a bottom-up approach in achieving global climate goals and creating resilient communities.

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