Why Social Scientists Should Learn Engineering When Working in Climate Adaptation

03/14/21

“Why should social scientists learn engineering to work in climate adaptation?”

Social scientists are a vital part of the climate adaptation field. However, much of what they work with has to do with physical infrastructure designed by engineers. To make sure that their solutions can be implemented effectively, they should undertake study of how the built environment works. This is Why Social Scientists Should Learn Engineering When Working in Climate Adaptation.

• Earth/Climate science
• Engineering
• Policy