Journal article
Adaptation to Climate Change in Small Island Developing States: A Systematic Literature Review of Academic Research
The Journal of Environment & Development, Vol.28(2), pp.196-218
2019
Abstract
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) share a common vulnerability to climate change. Adaptation to climate change and variability is urgently needed yet, while some is already occurring in SIDS, research on the nature and efficacy of adaptation across SIDS is fragmentary. In this article, we systematically review academic literature to identify where adaptation in SIDS is documented; what type of adaptation strategies are taken, and in response to which climate change impacts; and the extent to which this adaptation has been judged as successful. Our analysis indicates that much adaptation research is concentrated on the Pacific, on independent island states, and on core areas within SIDS. Research documents a wide array of adaptation strategies across SIDS, notably structural or physical and behavioral changes. Yet, evaluation of concrete adaptation interventions is lacking; it thus remains unclear to what extent documented adaptation effectively and sustainably reduces SIDS' vulnerability and increases their resilience.
Details
- Title
- Adaptation to Climate Change in Small Island Developing States: A Systematic Literature Review of Academic Research
- Authors
- Carola Klock (Corresponding Author) - Centre for International Research Sciences, FrancePatrick Nunn (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Sustainability Research Cluster
- Publication details
- The Journal of Environment & Development, Vol.28(2), pp.196-218
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Inc.
- Date published
- 2019
- DOI
- 10.1177/1070496519835895
- ISSN
- 1070-4965
- Organisation Unit
- Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451483602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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