A Mixed-Methods Approach to Climate Action Planning

With global greenhouse gas emissions on the rise, higher education sector has recognised part it must play in reducing its carbon footprint, setting an example for others to follow fight against climate change. In 2019 University College Cork undertook complex task of designing and developing a Climate Action Plan, beginning with compilation detailed inventory university’s followed by period engaged research during which potential action measures were identified key stakeholders. response start Covid-19 pandemic introduction public health restrictions, structured dialogue – modified Delphi approach was employed as research. This mixed-methods proved successful at identifying number opportunities method particular offering researchers numerous advantages conducting unique circumstances arising result pandemic.