How Affirmative Action Can Improve the Adaptation Stakeholder Process

07/01/20

“How can affirmative action be used to improve the adaptation stakeholder process?”

Climate adaptation is a heavily stakeholder-dependent field. And the more diverse the stakeholder group is, the better the results will be. That being said, it can often be difficult for individuals from marginalized backgrounds to have their voices heard at the table. One way to remedy this will be to use affirmative action during stakeholder selection. This can help ensure that both privileged and underprivileged voices are brought to the table. This is How Affirmative Action Can Improve the Adaptation Stakeholder Process.

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