Climate change is causing severe worldwide effects and the Caribbean region is especially vulnerable. The Caribbean Climate Adaptation Network (CCAN) was established in 2022 to increase climate resiliency efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, but its geographically dispersed and interdisciplinary nature creates significant communication challenges. To address this issue, we conducted semi-structured interviews with nine NOAA CAP teams and seven CCAN team members. Additionally, we facilitated an in-person discussion and a survey with the entire CCAN team. Based on our qualitative and quantitative data, we identified effective internal and external communication strategies and software. Using the information gathered, we developed a communication plan for the CCAN.

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Creator

• Almeida, Frank
• Franzen, Richard
• Barry, Mohamed
• Taranto, Brandon
• Anderson, Maxime

Subject

• Environment
• Project-Based Learning

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-030423-193223
• 91356

Keyword

• Communication
• Communication Strategies
• Information-sharing
• Team dynamics
• CCAN
• Communication Plan

Advisor

• Davis, John-Michael
• Carrere, Alize

Year

• 2023

Center

• San Juan, Puerto Rico Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Dr. Pablo Méndez-Lázaro
• Dr. Tischa Muñoz-Erickson

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 10 - Reducing Inequality
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 13 - Climate Action
• 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Date created

• 2023-03-04

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-030423-193223

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-04-19