Solutioning the Impacts of Climate Change: Research and Other Scholarly Activities Curated by Research Managers at Jamaica’s Leading Public University

Abstract

What is new?

Research Managers at Jamaica’s leading public university have curated for the first time and presented in this paper research and other scholarly activities undertaken by their institution to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) such as Jamaica.

What was the approach?

Mining and analysis of the research database maintained by the University’s research management office and a review of relevant literature on climate change were undertaken.

What is the academic impact?

The diverse, impactful scholarly output highlights the strong commitment of the University to its mission, significantly advancing the understanding and mitigation of the adverse effects of climate change, particularly within the context of SIDS.

What is the wider impact?

This paper underscores the important role of higher education institutions on climate change and makes recommendations on how other universities can contribute to climate action. It also provides insights on the critical role of research managers in supporting impactful research, engaging in research information management, and disseminating their institution’s research. The paper ends with further initiatives the University’s research management office will be implementing concerning climate change and the enabling capacity building activities for its research managers.