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International Applied Science and Research Partnerships: Supporting U.S. Local Governmental Climate Programs.

The article focuses on the opportunities for local governments to collaborate with nearby colleges and universities to address urgent climate-related challenges such as urban heat islands and flood mitigation through applied research. Topics include the benefits of purposeful collaboration, the role...

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Published in:Public Management (00333611) Vol. 106; no. 2; pp. 24 - 28
Main Authors: MEDEARIS, DALE, MURPHY, REBECCA, JACKSON, NORA, WAGNER, ALLIE, KANEFF, JILL, KINTER, JIM, ORTIZ, LUIS, FERRIERA, CELSO, NICHOLS, LEAH, O'CONNOR, AMANDA
Format: Article
Published: International City/County Management Association Feb2024
Subjects:
Local government
Sustainable development
Cooperative research
Urban heat islands
Urban runoff management
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article focuses on the opportunities for local governments to collaborate with nearby colleges and universities to address urgent climate-related challenges such as urban heat islands and flood mitigation through applied research. Topics include the benefits of purposeful collaboration, the role of town-and-gown partnerships, and the need for strategic cooperation with academic institutions to implement policies and technologies for sustainable development.