The contributions of resilience to reshaping sustainable development
We review the past decade's widespread application of resilience science in sustainable
development practice and examine whether and how resilience is reshaping this practice to …
development practice and examine whether and how resilience is reshaping this practice to …
A systematic review of the deployment of indigenous knowledge systems towards climate change adaptation in developing world contexts: implications for climate …
Countries in the developing world are increasingly vulnerable to climate change effects and
have a lesser capacity to adapt. Consideration can be given to their indigenous knowledge …
have a lesser capacity to adapt. Consideration can be given to their indigenous knowledge …
Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
In all cities and urban areas, the risk faced by people and assets from hazards associated
with climate change has increased (high confidence1). Urban areas are now home to 4.2 …
with climate change has increased (high confidence1). Urban areas are now home to 4.2 …
Climate change and health preparedness in Africa: analysing trends in six African countries
Climate change is a global problem, which affects the various geographical regions at
different levels. It is also associated with a wide range of human health problems, which …
different levels. It is also associated with a wide range of human health problems, which …
[图书][B] Disasters and history: The vulnerability and resilience of past societies
This monograph provides an overview of research into disasters from a historical
perspective, making two new contributions. First, it introduces the field of 'disaster studies' to …
perspective, making two new contributions. First, it introduces the field of 'disaster studies' to …
Assessing the feasibility of adaptation options: methodological advancements and directions for climate adaptation research and practice
Abstract The Paris Agreement put adaptation prominently on the global climate action
agenda. Despite a surge in research and praxis-based knowledge on adaptation, a critical …
agenda. Despite a surge in research and praxis-based knowledge on adaptation, a critical …
Feasibility assessment of climate change adaptation options across Africa: an evidence-based review
Considering the feasibility and effectiveness of adaptation options is essential for guiding
responses to climate change that reduce risk. Here, we assessed the feasibility of adaptation …
responses to climate change that reduce risk. Here, we assessed the feasibility of adaptation …
External stakeholders' attitudes towards and engagement with local knowledge in disaster risk reduction: are we only paying lip service?
RŠ Trogrlić, M Duncan, G Wright… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
In the research and policy environment, local knowledge (LK) is increasingly seen as an
important component of building the resilience of communities and delivering sustainable …
important component of building the resilience of communities and delivering sustainable …
Environmental change, adaptation strategies and the relevance of migration in Sub-Saharan drylands
C Wiederkehr, M Beckmann… - Environmental Research …, 2018 - iopscience.iop.org
Understanding coping and adaptation behaviour of different population groups in the
context of global environmental change has become increasingly important, especially in …
context of global environmental change has become increasingly important, especially in …
Agricultural livelihoods, adaptation, and environmental migration in sub-Saharan drylands: a meta-analytical review
R Hoffmann, C Wiederkehr, A Dimitrova… - Environmental …, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
Abstract Drylands in sub-Saharan Africa are strongly affected by the impacts of climate
change. Temperature increases, changes in rainfall patterns, and land degradation pose …
change. Temperature increases, changes in rainfall patterns, and land degradation pose …