Multilevel Climate Governance, Anticipatory Adaptation, and the Vulnerability‐Readiness Nexus

Kim, Hyun; Marcouiller, David W.; Woosnam, Kyle M.

doi:10.1111/ropr.12417

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“…In summary, this systematic literature review has delved deeply into the multidimensional field of climate change adaptation measures, shedding light on its evolution and current trends [34,35]. Our examination has demonstrated an intensifying trend in research output, a testament to the mounting global urgency and commitment to address climate change adaptation.…”

Section: Research Gap Identificationmentioning

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Climate Adaptation Measures for Enhancing Urban Resilience

Rezvani,

de Almeida,

Falcão

2023

Buildings

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Climate change threatens urban areas globally. Enhancing resilience is crucial, yet the comprehensive clustering of practical climate adaptation measures for use in construction industry decision-making is notably absent. This study investigates and categorizes various climate adaptation measures, justifying each through a lens of risk management, asset management, and previous scientific work. It takes advantage of the innovative digital platform Netobra, which offers an ecosystem for the construction industry, to provide real-world, practical implications of these measures. Informed by the Urban Resilience Evaluation System, ISO 31000 (risk management), and ISO 55000 (asset management), the study sets out to demonstrate the value of these measures in bolstering urban resilience and improving decision-making in the construction industry. Moreover, the study integrates a hotspot detection mechanism for areas at high risk of climate impacts, using multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA)—analytic hierarchy process (AHP) mapping on Netobra. These identified hotspots and corresponding climate adaptation measures will further be incorporated into a Risk-Informed Asset-Centric (RIACT) process, providing valuable insights for climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies in urban development. Through its in-depth analysis, the study aims to contribute to the understanding of how diverse climate adaptation measures can be practically applied in various sectors, thereby enhancing urban resilience and effective risk and asset management.

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Section: Research Gap Identificationmentioning

confidence: 93%

Climate Adaptation Measures for Enhancing Urban Resilience

Rezvani,

de Almeida,

Falcão

2023

Buildings

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“…The discussions on governance factors encompass political factors and institutional and societal frameworks that determine climate finance resource allocation and regulation. The efficacy of national and local governments, non-government institutions, and relevant international institutions in climate governance has been assessed [6,[50][51][52][53]. While examining adaptation readiness from a climate governance perspective, [23] examined the effectiveness of governance across various countries and found that it impacts climate vulnerability.…”

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The Effectiveness of Climate Adaptation Finance and Readiness on Vulnerability in African Economies

Maina,

Parádi-Dolgos

2024

Climate

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Addressing climate vulnerability remains a priority for economies globally. This study used the panel-corrected standard error (PCSE) methodology to investigate the impact of adaptation financing on climate vulnerability. This analysis examined 52 African countries from 2012 to 2021 while considering their climate adaptation readiness. The impact was also assessed based on the Human Development Index (HDI) categories to reflect different levels of development. The findings showed that adaptation finance considerably influenced climate vulnerability reduction in Africa, particularly in nations with a moderate HDI. However, most countries still need higher levels of adaptation financing, resulting in a small impact on vulnerability reduction. Furthermore, the impact of readiness measures differed by HDI category. Economic and social climate readiness strongly impacted climate vulnerability in high-HDI nations, but governance preparedness was more critical in low-HDI countries. Based on the empirical facts, two policy proposals emerge. First, it is critical to reconsider the distribution of adaptation financing to reduce disparities and effectively alleviate climate vulnerability. Moreover, African economies should consider implementing innovative localized financing mechanisms to mobilize extra adaptation finance. Second, African governments should customize climate readiness interventions based on their HDI levels to improve the achievement of a positive impact on climate vulnerability.

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The climate change adaptation readiness of co‐operative housing in Nova Scotia, Canada

Carriere,

Lesnikowski

2024

Env Pol Gov

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Climate adaptation policy in Canada is emerging in the context of another major challenge: the diminishing availability of affordable housing. Housing is a well‐known driver of social vulnerability to environmental risks, so as governments respond to these challenges, it will be essential to understand how housing is being situated within adaptation, particularly with respect to differences in housing tenure and how decisions around equity and social vulnerability are factored into planning and policy processes. This research examines how adaptation plans and policies in Nova Scotia are addressing the needs of the non‐profit co‐operative housing sector and assesses the adaptation readiness of housing co‐operatives in the province. Two methods are employed: a systematic content analysis of municipal and provincial climate policy documents, and interviews with key informants across the co‐operative housing sector and government agencies. Using a modified adaptation readiness framework, we consider the potential for co‐operative adaptation and complimentary public policy to address vulnerability at the intersection of housing and climate change. Findings indicate that non‐market forms of tenure have been largely neglected by adaptation planners and state policymakers. Several barriers which contribute to a low level of adaptation readiness for co‐ops are highlighted, notably a lack of usable science and funding to facilitate adaptation. Characteristics such as affordability and a propensity for collective action position housing co‐ops to be agents of equitable and systemic adaptation, but this potential will only be realized in Canada if key barriers are overcome through targeted governmental rt for non‐profit housing organizations.

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Multilevel Climate Governance, Anticipatory Adaptation, and the Vulnerability‐Readiness Nexus

Cited by 6 publications

References 83 publications

Climate Adaptation Measures for Enhancing Urban Resilience

Climate Adaptation Measures for Enhancing Urban Resilience

The Effectiveness of Climate Adaptation Finance and Readiness on Vulnerability in African Economies

The climate change adaptation readiness of co‐operative housing in Nova Scotia, Canada

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