Survey: Exploring how language is used in CCA & DRR domains

As a result of the different lenses and approaches applied to the fields of climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR) research and practice, it is often the case that the same terminology is used to mean different things. 

The PLACARD project aims to strengthen institutional collaboration within the CCA and DRR fields by raising awareness about the way in which the same terms are used differently in each community, and how this way of thinking impacts their priorities, their identification of stakeholders, the actions they take, and the potential for collaboration. 

Highlighting and understanding these differences can provide insights into entry points for intervention and dialogue that can contribute to more coordinated and effective action.

To help this process we would like input from experts working in both the CCA and DRR fields to share experiences about the use and application of such terms.