Scientific research is often prioritized over social research in climate change studies. Personal stories convey perceived vulnerabilities, adaptations and resiliencies while discerning societal influences. To better understand climate change perceptions, we collected stories of environmental changes from lifelong residents of Iceland. We conducted in-depth interviews with residents in four locations of interest. Stories from residents supported the climate change indicators researched by experts. Overall, Icelanders did not feel vulnerable to environmental changes but did worry for future generations. We also produced a documentary to share the stories. Future climate change perception studies should consider societal implications to gain a more holistic view of climate change impacts.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Jalbert, Matthew Robert
• Seibert, Benjamin Merritt
• McClung, James P
• Yeung, Pheobe

Subject

• Environment
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-101118-090259

Mot-clé

• Interactive multimedia
• Climatic changes
• Climatic changes--Social aspects

Advisor

• Belz, Melissa

Year

• 2018

Center

• Reykjavik, Iceland Project Center - IQP

Date created

• 2018-10-11

Emplacement

• Reykjavik

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright