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Motivations for local climate adaptation in Dutch municipalities: climate change impacts and the role of local-level government [PDF]
, 2009 The local government level is considered to be crucial in preparing society for climate change impact. Yet little is known about why local authorities do or do not take action to adapt their community for climate change impacts.
Berg, Maya M. van den
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Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.This study investigates laser shock peening for enhancing fatigue performance of riveted aerospace aluminum joints. A comparative approach with cold expansion combines fatigue testing and synchrotron X‐ray methods. Integrating mechanical testing with residual stress and strain characterization provides insights into how different treatments affect the ...
Ogün Baris Tapar +6 more
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Collaborative action research for the governance of climate adaptation - foundations, conditions and pitfalls [PDF]
This position paper serves as an introductory guide to designing and facilitating an action research process with stakeholders in the context of climate adaptation.
Buuren, M., van +3 more
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Innovating Aircraft Repair Processes: The Role of Digitalization in Sustainability
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.This research explores how digitalization—by storing detailed non‐destructive testing data in structured DICONDE databases and creating a standard data model of the component—innovates aviation maintenance and repair processes. Coupled with a developed state‐based simulation model, it enables data‐driven, sustainable repair strategies that reduce waste,
Johanna Aigner +3 more
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‘Sensemaking’ climate change: navigating policy, polarization and the culture wars
npj Climate ActionClimate action faces evolving challenges in industrialized, high-income countries, such as increased populist distrust in government institutions, growing polarization, and social contestation regarding types of climate policy.
Gail Hochachka, Meghan Wise, Wes Regan
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Climate Justice and Women's Rights: A Guide to Supporting Grassroots Women's Action [PDF]
, 2015 This Guide emerged from a "Summit on Women and Climate" in Bali, Indonesia, and aims to increase timely and appropriate funding for worldwide climate action initiatives led by women and their communities.
Allison Davis +2 more
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Accelerating innovation development and scaling processes for agricultural transformation [PDF]
, 2020 At the 5th Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture in Bali, CCAFS, IFAD and USDA-FAS organized the Side event “Accelerating innovation development and scaling climate-smart agriculture to drive a transformation in food systems”. High-level
Corner-Dolloff, Caitlin +3 more
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Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.The documentation of component manufacture has become an essential part of today's production processes, especially for the analysis and optimization of production or component design with regard to structural performance, economic efficiency, and sustainability.
Björn Denker +4 more
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Harnessing Fungal Biowelding for Constructing Mycelium‐Engineered Materials
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.Mycelium‐bound composites (MBCs) offer low‐carbon alternatives for construction, yet interfacial bonding remains a critical challenge. This review examines fungal biowelding as a biocompatible adhesive, elucidating mycelium‐mediated interfacial mechanisms and their role in material assembly. Strategies to optimize biowelding are discussed, highlighting
Xue Brenda Bai +2 more
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