Abstract
PurposeThe purpose of this study is to measure local climate change response capacity and identify the existing gaps between local climate change action plans and land use plans.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses content analysis method to statistically analyze 40 pioneering local jurisdictions' climate change action plans and land use plans.FindingsThe results show significant gaps in the two types of plans. Local climate change action plans have a higher quality of plan components including factual basis, targets, coordination, and communication than local land use plans. However, local land use plans have an even higher quality of policy plan components than action plans.Originality/valueThis study has extended established climate change concepts and practices by incorporating climate change considerations into the existing framework of local decision making.
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