Mitigating Climate Change Impacts Research Articles

Assessing the influence of environmental regulation on carbon sequestration in China: Towards a sustainable future

Carbon sequestration is vital to maintaining carbon neutrality and mitigating climate change's impact on humans and the environment. As the government's role in eco-advocacy is primarily designed to safeguard the environment, this paper discusses the impact of government environmental regulations on carbon sequestration. By analyzing 286 cities from 2000 to 2019 in China, we propose that government environmental regulation can lead to a 0.77% increase in carbon sequestration. Additionally, industrial agglomeration and industrial structure advancement are regarded as viable channels. As a result of the differences in city types, government intervention, and public concern across different cities, the impact is likely to vary as well.

Resilient Transportation Systems: Strategies for Mitigating Climate Change Impacts and Enhancing Infrastructure Stability

The transportation sector plays a crucial role in both contributing to climate change and facing its impacts. As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, transportation infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable to disruptions, posing significant challenges to mobility, safety, and economic stability. strategies for building resilient transportation systems capable of mitigating climate change impacts and enhancing infrastructure stability. Drawing on interdisciplinary research and real-world case studies, this paper explores a range of resilience-enhancing measures applicable to various modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, railways, ports, and airports. These measures encompass both physical infrastructure improvements and operational strategies aimed at reducing vulnerability, enhancing adaptability, and ensuring continuity of service in the face of climate-related hazards.

Examining the Role of Lower-Level Local Government Leaders in Mitigating Climate Change Impacts on Smallholder Farmers

The agricultural sector remains the main source of livelihoods for rural communities in Tanzania, but faces the challenge of changing climate. This study aimed at assessing the roles played with local government leaders towards smallholder farmers escaping from climate change effects. Specifically, the study examined the influence of Climate change information Adoptive strategies, Updated farming knowledge from local government leaders on smallholders’ ability to escape from climate change effects. The study employed a cross-sectional research design on 200 smallholder farmers. Data collection methods included survey, key informants’ interview (KIIs) and focus group discussions. The study collected and analysed both qualitative and quantitative data from primary and secondary sources. Quantitative data were analysed using a multiple regression model while the qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis. findings revealed that local government leaders are not effectively supporting smallholders farmers escaping from climate change effects since the result under this study reveal that local government leaders are not providing supporting knowledge to smallholder farmers on climate change and strategies towards its adoptions, it can be concluded that local government leaders has a slight influence on supporting smallholders farmers to escape from climate change effects in the study area since observed that local leaders are not providing adequate climate and its adoption strategies. The study concludes that local government leaders have less knowledge on climate issues hence negatively influencing smallholder farmers to escape from climate change effects due to the absence of local government employees development program particularly to wards and village executive officers who are directly closely to local natives by increasing the ability of the smallholders’ farmers to have good wellbeing performance. The study recommends to the Moshi District Council particularly to local government leaders and ministry of agricultural to establish capacity building program to local government employees working at lower levels and local government leaders have to include climate change information agenda in their assembly to ensure farmers are updated with climate change issues.

Agroforestry as a Sustainable Solution for Mitigating Climate Change Impacts and Addressing Water Scarcity in Tunisia: A Review

Agroforestry, as a sustainable land management practice, has garnered attention worldwide for its potential to mitigate climate change impacts and address water scarcity issues. In Tunisia, where climate change-induced stresses are increasingly affecting agriculture and water resources, agroforestry presents a promising solution. This review paper examines the importance of agroforestry in Tunisia within the context of climate change, water shortage, and treated wastewater utilization. By analyzing existing literature and case studies, the paper elucidates the ecological, economic, and social benefits of agroforestry practices in Tunisia. Additionally, it discusses the role of agroforestry in enhancing resilience to climate change, conserving water resources, and utilizing treated wastewater sustainably. Furthermore, the paper evaluates policy support and identifies challenges hindering the widespread adoption of agroforestry in Tunisia. Overall, this review underscores the significance of agroforestry as a multifaceted approach to sustainable land management in Tunisia, offering recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers to promote its implementation and integration into national strategies.

Valuation of Madhupur Sal Forest Ecosystem Services and Carbon Sequestration Potency in Bangladesh: an Avenue for Mitigating Climate Change Impact

Valuation of Madhupur Sal Forest Ecosystem Services and Carbon Sequestration Potency in Bangladesh: an Avenue for Mitigating Climate Change Impact

Partnerships in Mitigating Climate Change Impacts: a Case Study of the Mera Program

This research aims to analyze partnerships in mitigating the impacts of climate change through the MERA Program in Muara Angke Wildlife Sanctuary, North Jakarta, which runs from 2018 to 2020. The method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and documentary studies. The results showed that the MERA Program successfully integrated multi-stakeholder partnerships in mangrove ecosystem restoration. The resulting positive impacts include economic benefits, treatment, natural disaster mitigation, and carbon reduction in the region. The program also significantly contributes to the achievement of various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as no poverty, no hunger, decent work, economic growth, sustainability, climate action, life under water, life on land, and partnership to achieve goals. The implication of this research is the importance of strengthening partnerships in efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change through a holistic ecosystem restoration program that involves various stakeholders. The implication of this research is the importance of strengthening partnerships in efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change through a holistic ecosystem restoration program that involves various stakeholders.

A Comprehensive Study from Cradle-to-Grave on the Environmental Profile of Malted Legumes.

Three representative pulses from the Latium region of Italy (namely, Solco Dritto chickpeas, SDC, Gradoli Purgatory beans, GPB, and Onano lentils, OL) underwent malting to reduce their anti-nutrient content, such as phytic acid and flatulence-inducing oligosaccharides. This initiative targets the current low per capita consumption of pulses. Employing Life Cycle Analysis, their environmental impact was assessed, revealing an overall carbon footprint of 2.8 or 3.0 kg CO2e per kg of malted (M) and decorticated (D) SDCs or GPBs and OLs, respectively. The Overall Weighted Sustainability scores (OWSS) complying with the Product Environmental Footprint method ranged from 298 ± 30 to 410 ± 40 or 731 ± 113 µPt/kg for malted and decorticated SDCs, OLs, or GPBs, indicating an increase from 13% to 17% compared to untreated dry seeds. Land use impact (LU) was a dominant factor, contributing 31% or 42% to the OWSS for MDSDCs or MDOLs, respectively. In MDGPBs, LU constituted 18% of the OWSS, but it was overshadowed by the impact of water use arising from bean irrigation, accounting for approximately 52% of the OWSS. This underscores the agricultural phase's pivotal role in evaluating environmental impact. The climate change impact category (CC) was the second-largest contributor, ranging from 28% (MDSDCs) to 22% (MDOLs), and ranking as the third contributor with 12% of the OWSS for MDGPBs. Mitigation should prioritize the primary impact from the agricultural phase, emphasizing land and water utilization. Selecting drought-tolerant bean varieties could significantly reduce OWSSs. To mitigate climate change impact, actions include optimizing electricity consumption during malting, transitioning to photovoltaic electricity, upgrading transport vehicles, and optimizing pulse cooking with energy-efficient appliances. These efforts, aligning with sustainability goals, may encourage the use of malted and decorticated pulses in gluten-free, low fat, α-oligosaccharide, and phytate-specific food products for celiac, diabetic, and hyperlipidemic patients. Overall, this comprehensive approach addresses environmental concerns, supports sustainable practices, and fosters innovation in pulse utilization for improved dietary choices.

Key Performance Indicators: their use in the energy efficiency retrofit for historic buildings

Energy efficiency in the built environment is gaining ground due to policies to mitigate climate change impact. This contribution focuses on investigating the role of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that can be useful for the energy retrofit of historic buildings. The KPIs were hinged upon PESTEL domains (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legislative) in order to define objective and measurable criteria that allow for a comprehensive evaluation of an energy retrofit performance. A literature review carried out through the PRISMA flow chart allowed to select 59 papers, subsequently analyzed to investigate the occurrences of the selected KPIs. The findings showed that the political domain is the less considered, differently from the legislative one, whose KPI highlighted the importance of being compliant with regulations. The domains representing economic, social, technological, and environmental KPIs are mostly present together in the scientific literature, underlining the importance of a holistic and multidisciplinary approach. Future research should be oriented towards delineation of best practices to meet sustainability and conservation needs, and to better integrate current policies and international requirements.

Climate‐smart agriculture as a possible solution to mitigate climate change impact on food security in Sub‐Saharan Africa

AbstractClimate change is a constant threat to global food security. In Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), extended dry spells, heavy rainfall, flooding, and tropical storms have driven a large percentage of the population to a severe food crisis. Climate‐smart agriculture (CSA) is a potential comprehensive solution whose adoption can mitigate climate change and its ramifications on the state of food security in the region. CSA combines innovation, the use of technology, extensive research, stakeholder involvement, and data to increase food production, optimize resource allocation and utilization, and enhance the region's ability to feed its population. The adoption of CSA has succeeded in increasing agricultural productivity in several parts of SSA and will help towards the building of resilience food systems across the region amid constant and unpredictable climate change and its far‐reaching impacts in the region. For the sustained and universal adoption of CSA within the region, there is a need for more stakeholder involvement in its development and adaptation to the needs of specific communities. Furthermore, it is necessary to leverage the positive impact of the approach by expanding its scope beyond climate change mitigation to prevention and control, and ultimately help in achieving the United Nations SDG 2 and 13.

Analyzing The Effectiveness of Renewable Energy Policies in Poverty Reduction and Mitigating Climate Change Impacts in Africa

This study explores how renewable energy policies in Africa can help alleviate poverty and combat climate change. The research highlights the significant percentage of Africa's population living in poverty without access to electricity, leading to a cycle of poverty and limited education. By examining relevant literature from various sources, the study aims to deepen our understanding of how renewable energy policies can contribute to poverty reduction and climate change mitigation in Africa. The research emphasizes the untapped potential of renewable energy resources in Africa, including hydropower, geothermal, biomass, solar, and wind, which can significantly increase the region's renewable energy capacity. Renewable energy policies are seen as a powerful tool to alleviate poverty by providing affordable, clean, and reliable energy sources in developing countries. Additionally, these policies play a crucial role in mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting the transition to sustainable energy systems. Africa faces significant risks from climate change, such as rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events, making the adoption of renewable energy even more important. The study recommends increasing investment in renewable energy infrastructure, developing effective policies, strengthening partnerships, promoting energy efficiency, integrating renewable energy into national development plans, enhancing climate change resilience, and raising awareness among communities. Embracing renewable energy has the potential to bring about positive change in Africa, improving lives, economies, and ecosystems, while addressing climate change

Measuring climate change’s impact on different sugarcane varieties production in the South of Goiás

A crucial aspect analysed during the last years, aiming to improve sugarcane production, is the impact of climate change on sugarcane productivity. One of the strategies to mitigate climate change's impact on sugarcane yield is the development of new varieties known to positively affect crop production. This paper analysed how climate change impacts sugarcane production regarding the different planted varieties. Data regarding sugarcane harvest were collected from a cooperative in the south of Goiás state—Brazil, the second biggest national sugarcane producer. Results indicate that climate impact on sugarcane yield is irrelevant when controlling for different varieties. Considering the results presented in this work, the Brazilian government should keep the incentives for the development of new sugarcane varieties and, at the same time, spur sugarcane producers to use the new sugarcane varieties. The results imply that if the variety is correctly chosen, sugarcane can be produced without harming the environment, contributing to reaching SDG 15. Moreover, it is less probable that an adverse climatic event will destroy the planted area, preventing sugarcane producers from severe loss and contributing to achieving SDGs number 1 and 2.

Assessment of Aircraft Carbon Emission in Nigerian Airspace towards Climate Change Mitigation

Global effects of climate change due to greenhouse gas emission are increasing this need to be given more attention. Also further improvements required for the global long-term demand of air transportation and reduction the net greenhouse gas emissions as a contributor to climate change mitigation. This study aimed at examining the carbon emission from domestic air traffic operations in Nigerian with view to mitigating climate change impact from aviation sector. in line with International Civil Aviation Organization resolution A38-18 of 2013 targeting annual emission reduction by at least 2% from 2021 to 2050. Carbon Emission Calculation Methodology was adapted in assessing total carbon dioxide emission by some Nigerian domestic airline in 2019. Cluster and purposive sampling methods were used in selecting the aircrafts. Results indicate B737 as the most commonly used aircraft in domestic routes with 44.9% fleet in the period. 71.5% of routes had fuel consumption to Carbon dioxide emission ratio of 1:3. Azman air had the highest percentage (83%) of the commonest aircraft type (B737s). Again it had 5,984 domestic trips on a cumulative distance of 3,521,218 kilometers with total carbon dioxide emission of 55,729,531 kgCO2. Pearson correlation analysis indicated positive relationship between great circle distance, fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emission on each route and collectively with a high level of significance (r = 0.798, P = 0.001). Sustainable improvement of airspace infrastructures to reduce flying time and carbon dioxide emission. Environmental economics market based measures should be applied to aviation operations to ensure environmental sustainability

Environment‐specific political risk mitigation: Political lobbying versus green innovation

AbstractGreater political pressure to improve corporate environmental performance and mitigate climate change impact leads firms to operate under greater political risk and uncertainty, affecting productivity and firm value. Using a panel of 3255 US firms from 2002 to 2020, this research tests the effectiveness of two environment‐specific political risk (EPR) mitigation approaches: political lobbying and green innovation. The results suggest that while both approaches mitigate EPR of the current year, only green innovation reduces future EPR. By mitigating EPR, green innovation increases firm value to a greater degree than political lobbying. This study also shows that political lobbying has a larger effect on EPR mitigation for the leaders than the laggards in green innovation. The results are robust to alternative specifications of green innovation, political lobbying and potential endogeneity concerns. Overall, this study supports the value‐enhancing role of green innovation as an effective political risk mitigation strategy.

Implementation of conservation agricultural practices as an effective response to mitigate climate change impact and boost crop productivity in Nigeria

Conservation agricultural practices aims to concurrently improve climate resilience, improve agricultural productivity and rural livelihood. This study examined the determinants of adoption and implementation of alternative package of conservation agricultural practices using household level survey data in Nigeria. A Multinomial endogenous switching regression (MESR) model was employed to estimate the factors influencing the adoption of conservation agricultural practices and productivities of adopters and non-adopters of alternative package of conservation agricultural practices. Significant variables such as age, gender, farming experience, farm size, formal education, access to extension services and membership in association were factors influencing the adoption and implementation of alternative package of conservation agricultural practices among the farmers. The result of the MESR-ATT indicates that adoption of alternative package of conservation agricultural practices to mitigate the negative impact of climate change improves the productivity of the farmers in the study area. To ensure effective implementation of alternative package of conservation agricultural practices among the farmers, the study suggest that stakeholders and government need to take the lead in the promotion of alternative package of conservation agricultural practices while creating enabling environment for effective participation of the other stakeholders.

Salicylic acid-functionalised chitosan nanoparticles restore impaired sucrose metabolism in the developing anther of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) under heat stress.

Nanotechnology provides tremendous potential in agriculture, mitigating climate change impact and improving abiotic stress management strategy. Chitosan nanoparticles (NCS) were synthesised using the ion gelation method and characterised for size (75.5nm in particle size analyser), shape (spherical under scanning electron microscopy) and stability (132.2mV zeta potential). Further, salicylic acid was incorporated into NCS to craft salicylic acid-functionalised chitosan nanoparticles (SA-NCS) and illustrated for size (517nm), shape (spherical) and stability (197.1mV). The influence of the exogenous application of SA-NCS (0.08%) was studied at the reproductive stage of three genotypes of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum ): (1) heat-tolerant Solar-651 BGII; (2) moderately heat-tolerant Solar-701 BGII; and (3) heat-susceptible Solar-805 BGII, exposed to different temperature regimes: (1) H1 (optimal), 32/20±2°C; (2) H2 (sub-optimal), 38/24±2°C; H3 (supra-optimal), 45/30±2°C. Heat stress significantly reduces carbon-fixing Rubisco, enzymes related to sucrose metabolism and pollen tube length. Considering three genotypes and reproductive stages (sepal and anther tissues), activities of Rubisco (sepals), invertase (sepals), sucrose phosphate synthase (anthers), sucrose content (sepals) and pollen tube length were elevated under high-temperature regimes, signifying better source to sink transposition of sucrose influenced by SA-NCS. The study provides new insights into SA-NCS to improve source-sink imbalance and restore sucrose metabolism for better growth of reproductive structure under heat stress in cotton.

The role of horticultural research in mitigating global food and economic crises

The global community faces an ever-increasing demand for food production and economic stability. The rapid population growth, climate change, and resource constraints have escalated the need for innovative solutions. Horticultural research is nowadays a multifaceted and broad field that encompasses the scientific study of the biology, the ecology, and the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, as well as a range of topics such as plant breeding, crop production, plant physiology, and plant pathology. As the world is changing at an unprecedented pace, horticultural scientists will need to rapidly adapt their research to meet the needs of the future. The main challenges ahead are (a) increasing crop productivity, (b) improving the nutritional content of crops, (c) fostering economic growth and income generation, and (d) mitigating climate change impact on crops. Horticultural research will have to continue to have a pivotal role in enhancing crop productivity through various means. The development of improved crop varieties with enhanced yield potential, disease resistance, and tolerance to environmental stresses is the key factor to enable farmers to produce more food per unit of land. Additionally, research into innovative cultivation techniques, such as precision agriculture, hydroponics, and vertical farming, has the potential to significantly increase crop productivity in limited spaces. Horticultural research will also play a critical role in improving the nutritional content of crops, which is vital for combating malnutrition and promoting public health. Scientists need to focus on breeding programs with a focus on the enhancement of the vitamin, mineral, and phytonutrient content of horticultural products. By developing biofortified crops and promoting their cultivation, horticultural research can positively impact on human health, lowering healthcare costs linked to diet-related illnesses. Horticultural research also needs to increase and exploit its potential to foster economic growth and income generation at various levels. The horticulture sector provides employment opportunities, in rural and in urban areas, thereby reducing poverty and improving livelihoods. Horticultural research is expected to facilitate the development of value-added products and create new market opportunities. This can contribute to economic diversification and resilience, leading to increased stability during times of crisis. Finally, as climate change poses significant challenges to global food production, horticultural research has to play a crucial role in developing climate-resilient crops and modifying cultivation practices. By identifying and breeding climate-tolerant genotypes (cultivars and rootstocks), optimizing water and nutrient management, and implementing sustainable pest and disease control strategies, horticultural research helps ensure food security even in the face of changing climatic conditions. Moreover, the adoption of climate-smart horticulture practices is a concrete contribution to greenhouse gas mitigation and the preservation of natural resources. These aspects are particularly relevant considering that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted global food systems and economies, amplifying the urgency of horticultural research in mitigating post-pandemic challenges. Longer term, horticultural research can improve sustainable land-use practices, reducing deforestation, and conserving biodiversity. The contribution of Italus Hortus to scientific research in horticulture In 2022, Italus Hortus completed its third year of publishing activity since it became an international journal in horticultural science. In this year, the journal had an intense editorial activity that resulted in a total of 20 published papers (9 Reviews, 9 Original Research Papers, and 2 Brief Research Reports) and 1 Editorial (Figure 1A). Between 2020 and 2023, Italus Hortus has had an increasing international contribution with the percent of published papers having corresponding authors based in countries different from Italy that passed from 29% (2020) to 43% (2021), and then to 67% (2022). Furthermore, in the same period, the performance of Italus Hortus in the ranking of bibliometric indicators has steadily improved. The Editorial Board is committed to giving proper attention to the above mentioned research priorities. The journal also welcomes papers on well-established or emerging areas such as the use of plants for medicinal purposes, environmental remediation, and space exploration. As the field of horticultural research continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more innovative and exciting advances in the years to come. The Editors of Italus Hortus are grateful to prof. Brunella Morandi (University of Bologna, Italy) and prof. Giandomenico Corrado (University of Naples Federico II) for having served Italus Hortus as Guest Associate Editors for some of the manuscripts submitted in 2022.

Measuring the low-carbon energy transition in Chinese cities

Cities' transition from fossil-based systems of energy production and consumption to renewable energy sources-the energy transition-is critical to mitigating climate change impact as cities' energy consumption and CO2 emissions account for two-thirds and over 70% of the world's total, respectively. Given cities' heterogeneity, they need specific low-carbon roadmaps instead of one-size-fits-all approaches. Here, we used an Energy Transition Index (ETI) to characterize the city-level energy transitions from energy system performance and transition readiness dimensions. The ETI scores for 282 cities in China revealed a significant heterogeneity across cities and over time, and the gap between the cities in the top and bottom quartiles was persistent. We estimated that China's energy and carbon intensity could decrease by 34% and 32%, respectively, and that carbon per capita could fall by 17% if each city modestly follows the sustainable development path forged by the best performing cities with similar economic structures.

Review of Adoption and Impact Assessment on Conservation Agriculture in Ethiopia

Conservation agriculture plays a great role in improving farming land productivity and mitigating climate change impact. It is a concept for resource-saving agricultural crop production that strives to achieve acceptable profits together with high and sustained production levels while concurrently conserving the environment. The paper initially investigates theoretical concepts of conservation agriculture in Ethiopia. It then reviews the adaptation level of conservation agriculture by farm households and its impact on their productivity. The various challenges for the adoption of Conservation agriculture are lack of knowledge in CA at the expertise and farmers' level; the belief of farmers on tillage, technical, social, financial, and policy issues; the market does not supply them with the necessary seeds to carry out intercropping; high input costs, low input availability, and associated high opportunity costs for crop residue; and also lack biomass and residues. Its major impacts are increased labor productivity at the time of soil preparation; it helps with water harvesting strategy; the benefit of crop residue retention is a higher content of organic matter in the soil and higher water infiltration rates, which reduces surface runoff and soil erosion significantly.

Modeling drought stress impacts under current and future climate for peanut in the semiarid pampas region of Argentina

In the semiarid pampas region of Argentina, peanut ( Arachis hypogaea L.) crop undergoes frequent and unpredictable drought stress periods, with high probability of occurrence under future climate change projections. However, the overall frequency of occurrence and timing of different drought stress patterns under current and future climates has not been well investigated for the main peanut region in central Argentina. The aims of this study were to: (i) define the main peanut drought stress patterns and their occurrence (frequency) during the peanut growing season, via a crop growth modeling approach, (ii) test seed yield stability of the formerly defined (in i) drought stress patterns under future climate scenarios, and (iii) analyze the effect of sowing dates on peanut seed yield as a management strategy to mitigate the impact of future climate scenarios for peanut seed yield in the semiarid pampas region of Argentina. The APSIM-peanut growth model was calibrated and validated for local genotypes and production environments. Our study simulated seasonal drought stress patterns at five representative locations across the region under current and future climate scenarios, and tested six sowing dates as a practice to mitigate the impact of climate change. Clustering analysis identified two contrasting environment types (ETs). The high stress ET showed greater frequency of occurrence (>50%) at the southern locations. Future climate conditions increased the frequency of high stress ET by roughly 6% and reduced peanut seed yield by 12%, as average across locations. For both current and future climates, earlier sowing dates maximized peanut seed yield, regardless the locations. Changing sowing date was not an effective practice to mitigate the negative impact of climate change on peanut seed yield. The defined ETs allowed identifying a target population of environments (TPE) having implications for optimizing peanut breeding and management strategies. The projected increase in the frequency of drought stress for all tested locations provides a challenging scenario for sustaining peanut productivity in this region. • The aims were to determine drought patterns under current and future climate, and to test sowing date as a mitigation tool • The defined drought stress patterns changed the frequency across locations, identifying a target population of environments • ·Future climate increased the frequency of drought stress by ~6% and reduced peanut seed yield by ~12% • Sowing date did not mitigate climate change impact. • This study provides insights to optimize breeding and management, and assists policy makers to address climate change.

Incorporating climate change into Doctor of Nursing Practice curricula.

Climate change is a global crisis with major impacts on planetary health and quality of life. Nurses are well positioned to recognize the major health consequences of climate change on health. Therefore, highlighting nurses' active engagement in mitigating climate change impact and resilience efforts is essential. However, there is little evidence of climate change content in nursing curricula. Climate change/planetary health content could be integrated into existing Doctor of Nursing Practice programs so that graduates, as influential leaders, are equipped to meet the challenges ahead. The domains, competencies and sub-competencies outlined in the Essentials: Core competencies for professional nursing education (American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), 2021) are proposed as a curricular scaffold to integrate climate change content in DNP curricula. Climate change content matched to the AACN domains and competencies could be included in many existing DNP courses. Climate change would become a consistent concept throughout all DNP curricular programs rather than a specified course addressing climate change. The curricular structure presented would provide a foundation for enhancing DNP students' knowledge, attitudes and skills related to climate change. These students and future graduates would be well prepared to introduce changes in practices and policies at the local, national, and global levels.