Sean Goodwin

💬 Our message: Just & effective climate action needs SGM inclusion at its core—not as an afterthought. Intergovernmental processes must set standards to ensure no one is left out. Feedback welcome while it's under review!
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#ClimateJustice #LGBTQIA+ #NAPs #Pride

Most NAPs lean on recognition—naming SGM but not addressing root causes of exposure. Only 2 countries go further, taking action on structural inequalities. We also found SGM inclusion was more likely in countries with stronger legal protections & social acceptance.

Why focus on SGM in climate adaptation? Because climate impacts aren’t equal. SGM communities often face intersecting risks—displacement, violence, health & economic inequality. Yet they’re rarely central in climate planning. We mapped how (in)visible they are.

🌈 New pre-print (Pride edition)! Leo Goldsmith & I analysed all 198 UNFCCC national adaptation plans (NAPs)—252 docs total—to see whether & how they include sexual & gender minorities (SGM). Only 23 mention SGM, and just 2 show what we call transformative inclusion.
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Meaningful #learning demands tough, honest conversations about what’s working—and what’s not. For this to happen, strong relationships are key. Whether among colleagues or with communities, we need safe, reflective spaces where people can imagine and co-create different ways forward.

My contribution focused on how #learning for #transformative #adaptation depends on strong relationships—among people and with nature. It’s not just about responding to hazards, but rethinking how we work, what we value, and who gets to shape the path forward.

Working on #transdisciplinarity for #adaptation? In our opinion piece in @plosclimate.org, we call for stronger evidence on the benefits of transdisciplinary approaches to climate adaptation. A great team effort led by @martaolazabal.bsky.social. But what was my part in this?

Thank you!

Thank you!!

Would it be possible to please add our project? We work on mostly urban adaptation, transdisciplinarity and knowledge co-production, as well as many other related topics like justice ad intersectionality: @imagineadapt.bsky.social thank you!

Would it be possible to please add our project? We work on mostly urban adaptation, transdisciplinarity and knowledge co-production, as well as many other related topics like justice ad intersectionality: @imagineadapt.bsky.social thank you!

Would it be possible to please add our project? We work on mostly urban adaptation, transdisciplinarity and knowledge co-production, as well as many other related topics like justice ad intersectionality: @imagineadapt.bsky.social thank you!

IMAGINE Adaptation (@imagineadapt.bsky.social) Funded by the European Union (ERC, IMAGINE adaptation, 101039429) | Any related tweets reflect only the views of the project owner @martaolazabal.bsky.social ➡️ https://imagineadapt.bc3research.org/

Would it be possible to please add our project? We work on mostly urban adaptation, transdisciplinarity and knowledge co-production, as well as many other related topics like justice ad intersectionality: @imagineadapt.bsky.social thank you!

A relational turn in climate change adaptation: Evidence from urban nature-based solutions - Ambio The emergence of nature-based solutions (NbS) in science, policy, and practice signals a paradigmatic shift in urban climate change adaptation, yet empirical investigations into its impact on adaptati...

Adaptation is all about relationships. The response to TC Alfred shows why: how “well” we adapt depends on our social bonds. Hoarding & profiteering or courage & care: what kind of country do we want to be? More explained in our recent paper: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Thanks Jenn!!

5/ 📰 Curious? Read the full article (open access!) here: doi.org/10.1007/s132... 📎

4/ 🌟 This was my final PhD paper & the one I’m most proud of! Huge thanks to my supervisors (@martaolazabal.bsky.social @upascual.bsky.social & Antonio Castro) and colleagues at BC3, Universidad de Almería, & IMAGINE Adaptation—and to all who shared their stories for this research. 🙏

3/ 🌿 In this paper, we revisit what adaptation really is in practice. We propose embedding adaptation within an ethics of care, reflecting how relationships shape adaptation. This raises bold questions: What relationships do we need to build? How do we recognize them in action?

2/ 💭 Beyond climate hazards, they highlighted the relationships we need to survive—and thrive—through climate uncertainties. These aren’t just human connections, but also ties to the more-than-human world, to "nature." 🌱

1/ 🚨NEW PAPER ALERT (OPEN ACCESS)🚨
What comes to mind when you hear "climate change adaptation"? ⛈️ Many think of softened blows from hazards. But when I asked MERL experts on urban nature-based solutions during my PhD, their unexpected answers reshaped my perspective. (doi.org/10.1007/s132...)

In a time when local action is more important than ever, supporting and getting inspired by grassroots solutions of environmental NGOs can make a difference.

Please suggest/repost to add you/other environmental heroes at all scales & regions 🌍💚

#environment #climate #actions
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Would anyone be interested in a #M&E / #MEL starter pack (monitoring, evaluation and learning) for researchers and practitioners? Too specific? Focusing on adaptation and related fields. Anyone signing up or recommending?

Ping also @martaolazabal.bsky.social, thanks!

(And our PI @martaolazabal.bsky.social, please and thank you!)

Hopefully I am not double posting, but myself, @atamorimmaia.bsky.social @willrlewis.bsky.social would love an add :) We are working on urban adaptation. Thank you!

Hello adaptation researchers and practitioners!

Since I haven't seen one yet, here's a starter pack of scientists actively working in the climate adaptation and resilience space, including researchers as well as climate service providers! 🌎🧪

For the climate justice folx!

Thank you for this! I am also working on climate justice in the context of adaptation, and I know @atamorimmaia.bsky.social @willrlewis.bsky.social too!

Thanks again 🌈