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Third-generation adaptive capacity assessment for climate-resilient development
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Third-generation adaptive capacity assessment for climate-resilient development

Carmen E. Elrick-Barr, Ryan Plummer and Timothy F. Smith
Climate and development, Vol.15(6), pp.518-521
03/07/2023

Abstract

climate change adaptation resilience sustainability transformation social-ecological systems adaptive capacity
Human development seeks to enlarge freedoms by building capacity and is integral to achieving sustainable development, particularly in the era of the Anthropocene. However, the efficiency and effectiveness of capacity building is limited. First-generation adaptive capacity emphasizes a deficit model. Second-generation adaptive capacity focuses on mobilization by individuals. Neither adequately address the issue of scale, nor recognize how stocks of capacity are enhanced or diminished through interactions between individuals and groups. Addressing these shortcomings and realizing climate-resilient development, is contingent upon a next (third) generation of adaptive capacity that incorporates the transfer of capacity.

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