Global evidence of constraints and limits to human adaptation

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dc.contributor.authorThomas, Adelleen
dc.contributor.authorTheokritoff, Emilyen
dc.contributor.authorLesnikowski, Alexandraen
dc.contributor.authorReckien, Dianaen
dc.contributor.authorJagannathan, Kripaen
dc.contributor.authorCremades, Rogeren
dc.contributor.authorCampbell, Donovanen
dc.contributor.authorJoe, Elphin Tomen
dc.contributor.authorSitati, Ashaen
dc.contributor.authorSingh, Chandnien
dc.contributor.authorSegnon, Alcade C.en
dc.contributor.authorPentz, Brianen
dc.contributor.authorMusah-Surugu, Justice Issahen
dc.contributor.authorMullin, Cristina A.en
dc.contributor.authorMach, Katharine J.en
dc.contributor.authorGichuki, Leahen
dc.contributor.authorGalappaththi, Eranga K.en
dc.contributor.authorChalastani, Vasiliki I.en
dc.contributor.authorAjibade, Idowuen
dc.contributor.authorRuiz-Diaz, Raquelen
dc.contributor.authorGrady, Caitlinen
dc.contributor.authorGarschagen, Matthiasen
dc.contributor.authorFord, James D.en
dc.contributor.authorBowen, Kathryn J.en
dc.contributor.authorGlobal Adaptation Mapping Initiative Teamen
dc.date.accessioned2022-02-03T18:17:19Zen
dc.date.available2022-02-03T18:17:19Zen
dc.date.issued2021en
dc.date.updated2022-02-03T18:17:18Zen
dc.description.abstractConstraints and limits to adaptation are critical to understanding the extent to which human and natural systems can successfully adapt to climate change. We conduct a systematic review of 1,682 academic studies on human adaptation responses to identify patterns in constraints and limits to adaptation for different regions, sectors, hazards, adaptation response types, and actors. Using definitions of constraints and limits provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), we find that most literature identifies constraints to adaptation but that there is limited literature focused on limits to adaptation. Central and South America and Small Islands generally report greater constraints and both hard and soft limits to adaptation. Technological, infrastructural, and ecosystem-based adaptation suggest more evidence of constraints and hard limits than other types of responses. Individuals and households face economic and socio-cultural constraints which also inhibit behavioral adaptation responses and may lead to limits. Finance, governance, institutional, and policy constraints are most prevalent globally. These findings provide early signposts for boundaries of human adaptation and are of high relevance for guiding proactive adaptation financing and governance from local to global scales.en
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dc.identifier.orcidGalappaththi, Eranga [0000-0002-3926-2206]en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/108120en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.rightsPublic Domainen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/en
dc.subjectEcologyen
dc.titleGlobal evidence of constraints and limits to human adaptationen
dc.title.serialRegional Environmental Changeen
dc.typeArticle - Refereeden
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