In this module, Professor Clare Cannon introduces the concepts of community resilience and climate adaptation through an equity-focused lens. You will define these key terms and explore how communities respond to and prepare for the impacts of climate change. Using real-world examples, the module examines practices, processes, and policies that support resilience and adaptation across different contexts. By the end, you will be able to analyze and evaluate these approaches using climate justice and equity frameworks, deepening your understanding of how effective and inclusive solutions are developed.

In this module, Professor Gray explores the concept of sea change and its connections to climate justice. You will examine how environmental transformations along coastlines both result from and contribute to patterns of climate injustice. The module introduces competing approaches to coastal adaptation, highlighting how cultural and political contexts shape decision-making and outcomes. By the end, you will be able to evaluate these pathways and envision adaptation strategies that align with principles of environmental and climate justice.