2026 new update USYD SCDL2991 Leadership in
STEMM Climate Case Study_ Strategies for
Adapting to Rising Temperatures University of
Sydney
Question
What approach could governments and communities use to address the impacts of
increasing temperatures and its effect on society and infrastructure?
Problem Statement
Climate change has become an increasingly significant global issue as the
detrimental impacts of rising temperatures on existing societies and infrastructure is
heightening rapidly. Societal or infrastructural climate-related failures can lead to
disruption, disorder and disaster.
Desired Outcome
To successfully implement climate adaptation strategies by 2030 that prepare
communities for the long term impacts of rising temperatures through determining
and enhancing the resilience of societies and infrastructure.
System Analysis
Through analysing the factors impacting the ability of society and infrastructure to
adapt, there are three primary objectives that must be achieved: 1. Ensuring that
societies are informed and protected about the impacts of climate change; 2.
Mitigating further impacts; 3. Emphasise resilience in the creation of infrastructure
and technology.
, System Map
Figure 1: system map representing the factors influencing our ability to adapt to climate
change. The blue nodes reflect the factors impacting society, whereas orange represents
infrastructure.
STEMM Climate Case Study_ Strategies for
Adapting to Rising Temperatures University of
Sydney
Question
What approach could governments and communities use to address the impacts of
increasing temperatures and its effect on society and infrastructure?
Problem Statement
Climate change has become an increasingly significant global issue as the
detrimental impacts of rising temperatures on existing societies and infrastructure is
heightening rapidly. Societal or infrastructural climate-related failures can lead to
disruption, disorder and disaster.
Desired Outcome
To successfully implement climate adaptation strategies by 2030 that prepare
communities for the long term impacts of rising temperatures through determining
and enhancing the resilience of societies and infrastructure.
System Analysis
Through analysing the factors impacting the ability of society and infrastructure to
adapt, there are three primary objectives that must be achieved: 1. Ensuring that
societies are informed and protected about the impacts of climate change; 2.
Mitigating further impacts; 3. Emphasise resilience in the creation of infrastructure
and technology.
, System Map
Figure 1: system map representing the factors influencing our ability to adapt to climate
change. The blue nodes reflect the factors impacting society, whereas orange represents
infrastructure.
