Weaving Resilience: The Enduring Threads of GCC Communities
摘要
In this chapter, the focus is on building social resilience to confront climate change. It examines how GCC countries can adapt to and mitigate climate risks weaving deep-rooted community bonds into evolving urban landscapes. This chapter discusses balancing strong communal ties with rising individualism due to global urbanization. Emphasis is placed on policies and infrastructure that support changing dynamics while reinforcing communal values. This narrative highlights how climate change can exacerbate global challenges such as pandemics and economic fluctuations, providing strategies to manage these issues within the GCC context. A framework for adapting international resilience practices to the GCC’s unique sociocultural and environmental landscape is introduced. This chapter serves as a resource for policymakers, urban planners, academics, and community leaders in the GCC, providing insights into fostering resilient urban systems to address both immediate and broader challenges posed by climate change.