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Using Photovoice To Understand Climate Change Adaptation In Rural Ontario, Kylie Hissa
Using Photovoice To Understand Climate Change Adaptation In Rural Ontario, Kylie Hissa
Geography and Environmental Studies Major Research Papers
The examination of community adaptation and resilience approaches to address the threats of climate change in rural Ontario is becoming increasingly important in emergency management and preparedness. Community engagement becomes critical in this regard, as local experiences partly influence perceptions of climate change risks within municipalities. Photovoice is a community-based participatory research methodology that empowers participants to document their perceptions and understandings of a particular issue through the use of visual images. This technique was undertaken to understand the impacts of the F3 tornado that hit the community of Goderich, Ontario in 2011 and capture their member’s perceptions on disaster …