Balancing Local Context with Global Solutions to Climate Change

The global nature of drivers and impacts of climate change dictate global collective action for mitigation. Distinctive local economic, social, cultural, and ecological contexts limit the capacity for one-size fits all approaches. How much of local perspectives need be incorporated? If too little, proposed solutions will fail. If too much, proposed solutions may never be reached. What is the right “balance” to create global resolve that can translate into local action?