Strategic Communication and Evaluation to Improve the Capacities of Local Administration for Climate Change Adaptation: A Case Study on Dresden, Germany
摘要
Climate change increasingly affects human health, prosperity and the quality of life and increases the probability of disasters, thus calling for consistent answers by local administrations. The paper presents a case study on Capacity Building through professional training in Dresden, a local frontrunner in Germany. A minimum-standard design to output-to-outcome evaluation of the trainings is applied. Results show a highly differentiated effect on motivation factors and that the influence on the intention to act can remain weak even if other factors are enhanced. Hence, a strategic and comprehensive approach to Capacity Building is essential for disaster risk reduction.