Local Constructions of Vulnerability and Resilience in the Context of Climate Change. A Comparison of Lübeck and Rostock

Climate change perceptions vary significantly between similar geographical and physical conditions, shaped by cultural and social patterns. This study reveals that while physical aspects influence vulnerability and resilience to climate change, they are predominantly constructed through local discourses. In Lübeck, the strong Hanseatic tradition dominates climate change narratives, whereas in Rostock, the challenges of a transformation society shape these perceptions. The research employs social constructivism and actor-network theory to develop a heuristic model for empirical analysis, demonstrating how local cultural contexts interpret global climate change realities.

Christmann, G., Balgar, K., & Mahlkow, N. (2014). Local Constructions of Vulnerability and Resilience in the Context of Climate Change. A Comparison of Lübeck and Rostock. Social Sciences, 3(1), 142–159. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci3010142