English 101

Using the document attached in “Resources” above as a guide, construct a 250-500 word (1-2 page, properly formatted) research problem statement to act as the introduction to your hypothetical research project (again, acknowledging that we will only write the introduction and literature review sections, while still considering what the actual research project might entail were we to continue with the project after this course). The research problem statement should use a minimum of two scholarly, peer-reviewed resources to help establish the research problem as a legitimate problem (gap) within the research topic. Set it up by establishing what the ideal would be in your research topic and what the reality actually is, to allow the reader to see the gap between the two. Follow that by establishing what your research project is, and what it would do to help bridge that gap.

ANSWER

Introduction to Research Project

Governmenrs are charged with implementing policies and strategies that are aimed at protecting the environement and ensuring that the planet is a safe habitat for future generations. In addition, organisations such as the United Nations Environmetal Program (UNEP), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are charged with enhancing co-operation between governments towards environmental conservation. Howeevern in recents past, most governments, individuals and independent organisations argue on the best alternatives towards achievements of the environmental conservation goals. While one group argues the mitigation of climate change is the best alternative, the other group argues that adaptation may be the best path to follow.

The proposed study will be a qualitative case study that contributes to the discussion between the two alternatives, adaptation and mitigation of climate change by different partners in the aspiration to conserve the environment. A literature review will be conducted from scientists who have dedicated their lives work to study the phenomenon and to found well researched conclusions. The research will include third-party factors to the discussion such as economic, cultural and political factors to the discussion. The expectation is that more support for mitigation factors may have more impact to climate change rather than adaptation.

Works Cited

IPCC.ch. Climate Change 2014. Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability. Retrieved on 13th January 2020 from https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/03/ar5_wgII_spm_en-1.pdf

IPCC.ch. Mitigation of Climate Change from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, page 4. Retrieved on 13th January 2020 from https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/02/ipcc_wg3_ar5_summary-for-policymakers.pdf

Rodney J. Keenan, Craig Nitschke. (2016) Forest management options for adaptation to climate change: a case study of tall, wet eucalypt forests in Victoria’s Central Highlands region. Australian Forestry 79 96-107.