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DOI | 10.1016/j.crm.2021.100292 |
A critical exploration of adaptation heuristics | |
Nalau J.; Torabi E.; Edwards N.; Howes M.; Morgan E. | |
发表日期 | 2021 |
ISSN | 2212-0963 |
起始页码 | 4013 |
结束页码 | 4026 |
卷号 | 32 |
英文摘要 | A large body of knowledge has been evolving to guide efforts in how we adapt to climate change. This knowledge is underpinned by a set of standardised rules of thumb (heuristics) that define what climate adaptation is and what it means. For example, it is widely accepted that adaptation is a local issue that is best achieved by urgent anticipatory action by using participatory processes. Yet, the validity and relevance of these heuristics have rarely been tested or questioned. If these heuristics are not based on sound empirical evidence, their inclusion and use in scientific studies, policy development, planning and implementation processes can generate inappropriate solutions for highly complex problems. This research critically examines and tests a set of common climate adaptation heuristics and investigates the extent to which they correspond to with the lived experiences of practitioners who are engaged in climate adaptation planning in Queensland, Australia. The findings provide new insights into the applicability of adaptation heuristics, and point to several new rules of thumb that underpin climate adaptation in practice. For example, adaptation was mainly seen as a regional/transboundary issue with broader stakeholder involvement that is best pursued through an incremental ‘learn-as-we-go’ approach. Retaining flexibility in the policy- and decision-making systems was preferred as were no-regret, value- and risk-based approaches. Future research is needed to explore further the different types of heuristics and how these best support adaptation science, policy, planning and decision-making processes. © 2021 The Author(s) |
英文关键词 | Adaptation heuristics; Adaptation theory; Australia; Climate change adaptation; Decision-making |
来源期刊 | Climate Risk Management |
文献类型 | 期刊论文 |
条目标识符 | http://gcip.llas.ac.cn/handle/2XKMVOVA/183119 |
作者单位 | Adaptation Science Research Group, Cities Research Institute and School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia; Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science, Australia |
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | Nalau J.,Torabi E.,Edwards N.,et al. A critical exploration of adaptation heuristics[J],2021,32. |
APA | Nalau J.,Torabi E.,Edwards N.,Howes M.,&Morgan E..(2021).A critical exploration of adaptation heuristics.Climate Risk Management,32. |
MLA | Nalau J.,et al."A critical exploration of adaptation heuristics".Climate Risk Management 32(2021). |
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