Background and Purpose

Sand and Dust storms (SDS) are meteorological hazards that are increasing due to climate change. Mitigation and adaptation are two main strategies that help to deal with this global concern. In the recent decades, Iran has been prone to SDS. Therefore, this study was conducted in 2018 in order to explore the SDS adaptation experiences and strategies in the Iranian community.

Methods

Using content analysis approach and purposive sampling, three groups (including 14 experts, 8 authorities, and 23 individuals) were selected. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was performed using Graneheim and Lundman’s method. Finally, Gaba and Lincoln’s scientific criteria were used for data validity.

Results

Two major categories emerged from the analysis. The first category was related to the adaptation experiences and included two subcategories: “citizens’ experiences” and “experts’/ authorities’ experiences”. The second was related to SDS adaptation strategies and included five subcategories: “educational development”, “public participation”, “inter-sectorial coordination”, “institutional development”, and “environment preservation”.

Conclusions

Identifying the experiences and strategies that are implemented by a community to adapt to SDS is the core stone for developing a comprehensive local and national adaptation plan. This study suggests strategies and action plans for SDS adaptation that can be used in policy making.

中文翻译：

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沙尘暴适应策略和经验：伊朗的定性研究

背景和目的

沙尘暴 (SDS) 是由于气候变化而增加的气象灾害。缓解和适应是有助于解决这一全球问题的两个主要战略。近几十年来，伊朗一直很容易出现 SDS。因此，本研究于 2018 年进行，旨在探索伊朗社区的 SDS 适应经验和策略。

方法

采用内容分析法和目的抽样法，选择了三组（包括14名专家、8名权威人士和23名个人）。通过半结构化访谈收集数据。使用 Graneheim 和 Lundman 的方法进行数据分析。最后，Gaba 和 Lincoln 的科学标准用于数据有效性。

结果

分析中出现了两个主要类别。第一类与适应经验有关，包括两个子类：“公民的经验”和“专家/当局的经验”。第二个与SDS适应战略有关，包括五个子类别：“教育发展”、“公众参与”、“部门间协调”、“制度发展”和“环境保护”。

结论

确定社区为适应 SDS 而实施的经验和策略是制定全面的地方和国家适应计划的核心。本研究提出了可用于政策制定的 SDS 适应战略和行动计划。