Domains of mitigation, climate preparedness and adaptation, sustainability, disaster risk reduction, biodiversity, health, and social justice.
Build linkages between scholarship and practice
Draw from both Indigenous and Western science perspectives, concepts, and theories
Analyze information
Interpret scientific data
Reflective/adaptable thinking
Critical thinking (incl. skepticism of misinformation)
Climate Action Research Competencies
1. React/Follow
2. Act/Apply
3. Anticipate/Initiate/Enable
4. Lead/Strategize
Competency Title
Contribute to climate action research
Conduct research needs analyses
Lead climate knowledge research
Competency Statement
Contribute to climate action research within scope of own role and areas of responsibility
Conduct needs analyses for climate action research
Lead research to further develop climate-related knowledge
Performance Criteria
Contribute to the generation of new knowledge and practices through applied research.
Discern appropriate uses for climate models
Evaluate established metrics, data, and enabling conditions
Execute scenario planning and analysis of baseline conditions
Synthesize information from existing data models
Synthesize relevant data and domain knowledge
Generate new information and track progress on climate action, adaptive capacity, and mitigation potential
Integrate knowledge from multiple sources and domains
Address evolving corporate, institutional and/or regional information needs
Utilise basic statistical methods
Perform a systematic, scoping literature review
Identify and map key stakeholders, experts and networks for consultation in the relevant area of work
Conduct key informant interviews with local stakeholders to inform research needs
Assess the availability and reliability of current evidence and data sources
Clearly articulate evidence needs and ask pertinent questions to verify needs and gaps
Define the outputs/outcomes and appropriate indicators for the research
Set a realistic project timeline and budget with needed resources
Lead generation of new knowledge and practices through applied research.
Develop and lead collaborative research projects exploring the costs, benefits and progress of sector pathways
Contribute to the development and advancement of climate knowledge through the process of peer-review
Make scientific data available that assists in the prevention, improvement, or resolution of climate change-related issues
Providing data or knowledge aimed at facilitating long-term economic, social, or environmental benefits
Consider and take into account evidence from both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems
Use a variety of research practices and assessment methods including qualitative and quantitative techniques, appropriate to various industries/sectors
Use appropriate evaluation methods, in partnership with stakeholders, to determine reach, impact and effectiveness of climate action
Apply various research methodologies, along with a blend of public policy and consulting style research
definition
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes. These are defined as things you need to know and be able to do, along with any personal characteristics, values, and other attributes required for the competency or competency area.
