Integrated framework for identifying transformative adaptation in agri-food systems

Käyhkö, Janina; Wiréhn, Lotten; Juhola, Sirkku; Neset, Tina-Simone

doi:10.1016/j.envsci.2020.10.002

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“…A search for papers that did not cite Walker et al (2006b) but discussed transformation found a wider range of topics than the direct references, though there was also overlap in topics between the citing and non-citing papers. New topics included transformation in municipalities (Ziervogel et al 2016), ecological restoration (Janssen et al 2017), and climate change (Käyhkö et al 2020). Whereas citing papers linked transformation to resilience theory, non-citing papers linked transformation to other concepts such as sustainability.…”

Section: Proposition 8: Components Of Adaptabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Fourteen propositions for resilience, fourteen years later

MathisonSlee¹,

Lade²,

Barnes³

et al. 2022

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In 2006, Walker et al. published an article titled, "A Handful of Heuristics and Some Propositions for Understanding Resilience in Social-ecological Systems." The article was incorporated into the Ecology and Society special feature, Exploring Resilience in Social-Ecological Systems. Walker et al. identified five heuristics and posed 14 propositions for understanding resilience in social-ecological systems. At the time, the authors hoped the paper would promote experimentation, critique, and application of these ideas in resilience and social-ecological systems research. To determine the extent to which these propositions have achieved the authors' hopes, we reviewed the scientific literature on socialecological systems since the article was published. Using Scopus, we identified 627 articles that cited the Walker et al. article. We then identified and assessed the articles relative to each proposition. In addition, we conducted a more general Scopus review for articles that did not cite the Walker et al. article specifically but incorporated a proposition's concepts. Overall, articles often cite Walker et al. as a reference for a definition of a heuristic or ecological resilience generally and not to reference a specific proposition. Nonetheless, every proposition was at least mentioned in the literature and used to advance resilience scholarship on social-ecological systems. Eleven propositions were tested by multiple articles through application of case studies or other research, and 7 of the 11 propositions were substantially discussed and advanced. Finally, three propositions were heavily critiqued either as concepts in resilience literature or in their application.

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Section: Proposition 8: Components Of Adaptabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Fourteen propositions for resilience, fourteen years later

MathisonSlee¹,

Lade²,

Barnes³

et al. 2022

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“…The farm-scale adaptation action situation consists of the actor (i.e., the farmer(s), farm workers, families in an area) that are capable, resourced, and interested to provide different adaptation measures to maintaining or enhancing, first, the productivity in their own farm and, second, the usability of common pool resources (for the local farming community), or public goods (for the larger community including future generations). Actions cover a range of measures from incremental risk reduction, such as adjustment of field work practices, to larger investments to increase adaptive capacity in the long term (e.g., water management systems), and to transform the production or business structure, (e.g., from conventional to organic or community supported agriculture; Käyhkö et al 2020).…”

Section: Adaptation Action Situationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The characteristics of actors determine the nature of their actions, that is, how the farming practices or conditions are changed in a way that enables production or livelihood as climate change proceeds. For an individual farmer, this may even involve the option of giving up farming (Käyhkö et al 2020, Dobler-Morales et al 2021. In another example, a farmer who has the capacity and economic resources to implement challenging and expensive measures, such as shaping fields or building underground drainage, may aim to change the field production conditions with these measures in expectation of an increase in precipitation (sum, extremes) in sensitive production phases (sowing, harvesting) to enhance the production conditions (i.e., access to the fields with machinery and top-soil erosion management; Käyhkö et al 2020.…”

Section: Adaptation Action Situationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For an individual farmer, this may even involve the option of giving up farming (Käyhkö et al 2020, Dobler-Morales et al 2021. In another example, a farmer who has the capacity and economic resources to implement challenging and expensive measures, such as shaping fields or building underground drainage, may aim to change the field production conditions with these measures in expectation of an increase in precipitation (sum, extremes) in sensitive production phases (sowing, harvesting) to enhance the production conditions (i.e., access to the fields with machinery and top-soil erosion management; Käyhkö et al 2020. Although this example emphasizes the independence of the farmer, the outcomes have several interdependencies that condition and are conditioned by justice outcomes.…”

Section: Adaptation Action Situationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Governance and everyday adaptations? Examining the disconnect between planned and autonomous adaptation through justice outcomes

Juhola¹,

Käyhkö²,

Heikkinen³

et al. 2022

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Much of the current attention in research has focused on planned adaptation, i.e., public policy, but this overlooks the fact that human and societal responses to changes in the climate are ubiquitous. Thus, autonomous adaptation, the so-called everyday adaptation, continues to be largely unaccounted for. This obscures the understanding to what extent autonomous and planned adaptation are synergistic or conflicting, resulting in maladaptive, unjust, and unequal outcomes. We approach adaptation as a commons issue and integrate existing frameworks and concepts to show how planned and autonomous adaptation can be understood together to break down the dichotomy. This integrated approach, combined with a focus on the outcome of actions through the dimensions of climate justice, can support understanding of the actions and institutions that support equality and justice. We draw on examples from recent studies on everyday adaptations by farmers and urban dwellers in light of the framework.

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“…Crops such as wheat and maize are very sensitive to changes in precipitation and temperature. Once the environmental conditions no longer allow their cultivation, the agricultural system must be transformed (Käyhkö et al, 2020). At a minimum, this means changing the crops cultivated, which might involve altering social and economic interactions within the food system.…”

Section: Climate Adaptation Limits In Smallholder Framingmentioning

confidence: 99%

18. Agricultural resilience and wine production: a value analysis

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Justice and Food Security in a Changing Climate

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Both the planning of EurSafe2021 and the origin of this book were profoundly influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic, and we are extremely pleased to see that so many contributions still arrived. We would like to thank all authors for sharing their work and insights and all reviewers for their muchappreciated expertise on the vast range of topics. We are grateful for the support and encouragement received from the EurSafe board and Svenja Springer, in preparing this conference despite the challenging circumstances. Our special thanks go to

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Integrated framework for identifying transformative adaptation in agri-food systems

Cited by 11 publications

References 44 publications

Fourteen propositions for resilience, fourteen years later

Fourteen propositions for resilience, fourteen years later

Governance and everyday adaptations? Examining the disconnect between planned and autonomous adaptation through justice outcomes

18. Agricultural resilience and wine production: a value analysis

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