IB ESS SL 6.3.4 Adaptation strategies Question Bank

The following adaptation strategies can be credited provided it is clear whether they are common to both societies (compare) or are a point of difference (contrast).
weather readiness...
i. flood defences;
ii. increase resilience of ecosystems, eg. flood retention in mangroves/marshes;
iii. support water saving/reduction schemes (for droughts);
iv. planting of crops in previously unsuitable climates;
v. tree plantings, shady areas, reflective construction materials, green roofs, and the ecological management of rainwater;
vi. produce plans for heatwaves;
vii. develop rapid response teams;
health...
viii. vaccination programmes;
ix. reduce water and air borne diseases;
education...
x. include climate change in educational curriculum;
xi. provide information to citizens about risks;
xii. capture indigenous knowledge for benefit of all;
xiii. invest/support scientific research into climate change monitoring and adaptation;
infrastructure and economy...
xiv. desalinization plants;
xv. diversification away from climate sensitive industries;
xvi. increase resilience of communities through economic development;
xvii. increased resilience of buildings and infrastructure (to heat waves, flooding);
xviii. legislation and planning to consider climate impacts;
xix. monitoring, forecasting and early alert systems;

Notes: Award [5 max] if only compare or only contrast used. Award [3 max] if strategies are simply described but not clearly compared or contrasted between two named societies.