Report
The nature and utility of adaptive capacity research. NCCARF Publication 18/10
National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility
2010
Abstract
Report for the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility. Adaptive capacity refers to the ability of a system to respond to change and has become widely acknowledged as a fundamental component of vulnerability to climate change. The aims of this project were to: (i) assess the interpretation of, and approach to, adaptive capacity research among a range of disciplines; (ii) critique case studies in which an attempt is made to assess adaptive capacity of a community, region or sector; (iii) assess the utility of the concept for decision-making; and (iv) to make recommendations to improve synergies between climate change adaptation researchers and decision makers. The purpose of this second report (one of two for the project) is to present the findings of an online survey and key informant interviews of climate change researchers and decision makers.
Details
- Title
- The nature and utility of adaptive capacity research. NCCARF Publication 18/10
- Authors
- Timothy F Smith (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and EducationR W (Bill) Carter (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and EducationPhillip Daffara (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and EducationNoni Keys (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
- Publication details
- 68
- Publisher
- National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility
- Date published
- 2010
- ISBN
- 9781921609206
- Organisation Unit
- School of Tertiary Access - Legacy; School of Education and Tertiary Access; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449638802621
- Output Type
- Report
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