Blane Harvey

Associate

Blane Harvey is an Associate in IISD’s Resilience group. A senior research and program specialist with over 10 years’ experience in climate change and development, Blane has been an active contributor to the United Nations climate change negotiations process since 2003. His recent work has included research on how climate change knowledge is produced, validated and communicated, and how learning and knowledge sharing can support action on climate change in the global South.

While also working as an Assistant Professor at McGill University, Blane is currently exploring the role of social learning in response to climate change, and how community-based media can engage in action research, influence policy, and build resilience.

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Areas of expertise
Climate Change Adaptation
Gender Equality
Knowledge Dissemination
Staff type
Experts
Associate
Education
PhD, Education and International Development, McGill University, Canada, 2009
Masters in Culture and Values Education, McGill University, Canada, 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Second Language Teaching, University of Ottawa, Canada, 1999
Languages spoken
English, French

Contributions

Publications

Facilitating Peer Learning with Adaptation Policy-Makers

This guide is for people that want to hold inclusive, participatory events in which different stakeholders come together to collectively generate ideas and identify actions they will take to make progress toward adaptation. 
Guide May 20, 2019
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Articles

Gender-Responsive Climate Action

What does gender-responsive climate action look like? Expert commentary on achieving gender-responsive climate action through women’s empowerment, inclusive policy-making and other innovative practices.
Policy Analysis June 8, 2018
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