Comparing communities in New Zealand and Norway
The CALENDARS team will closely study, and compare, institutions in two communities; Bergen city in Norway, and the clustered townships of Whitianga, Thames, Manaia and Kennedy Bay on the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand.
Otama beach in Coromandel, New Zealand and Isdalen in Bergen, Norway
Photo:
Kerstie van Zandvoort/Anne Bremer
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These places were chosen for three main reasons:
(i) their similarities and differences that help us compare and draw lessons (see under);
(ii) our well-established research networks;
(iii) project-leader Scott Bremer’s background, conducting research in New Zealand and Norway.
Similarities and differences between the Bergen and Coromandel study sites:
| Similarities: |
| Higly developed and modern |
| Similar population and system of government |
| Coastal places between hills and sea |
| Strong primary industry sectors |
| Four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Publicly recognised changes in seasons |
| Differences: |
| Opposite hemisphere, with inverse seasons |
| Old/new world distinction |
| Languages and cultures |
| Constitutional relationship to traditional peoples |
| Urban/rural distinction |
| 'Closeness' to climate science and research |
08.02.2022