Adaptation planning for climate change: concepts, assessment approaches, and key lessons

被引:490
作者
Fuessel, H. -M. [1 ]
机构
[1] Potsdam Inst Climate Impact Res, Potsdam, Germany
关键词
Climate change; Adaptation assessment; Planned adaptation;
D O I
10.1007/s11625-007-0032-y
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Planned adaptation to climate change denotes actions undertaken to reduce the risks and capitalize on the opportunities associated with global climate change. This paper summarizes current thinking about planned adaptation. It starts with an explanation of key adaptation concepts, a description of the diversity of adaptation contexts, and a discussion of key prerequisites for effective adaptation. On the basis of this introduction, major approaches to climate impact and adaptation assessment and their evolution are reviewed. Finally, principles for adaptation assessment are derived from decision-analytical considerations and from the experience with past adaptation assessments.
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页码:265 / 275
页数:11
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