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Biodiversity Conservation
Erik A. Beever, Jennifer L. Wilkening, Peter D. Billman, Lindsey L. Thurman, Kristina A. Ernest, David H. Wright, Alisha M. Gill, April C. Craighead, Nolan A. Helmstetter, Leona K. Svancara, Meghan J. Cam, Sabuj Bhattacharyya, Jedediah Fitzgerald, Jocelyn M. R. Hirose, Marie L. Westover, Francis D. Gerraty, Kelly B. Klingler, Danielle A. Schmidts, Dylan K. Ryals, Richard N. Brown, Steven L. Clark, Neil Clayton, Gail H. Collins, Kyle A. Cutting, Daniel F. Doak, Clinton W. Epps, Janet E. Foley, Johnnie French, Charles L. Hayes, Zachary A. Mills, Lucas Moyer-Horner, Lyle B. Nichols, Kate B. Orlofsky, Mary M. Peacock, Nicholas C. Penzel, Johnny Peterson, Nathan Ramsay, Tom Rickman, Megan M. Robinson, Hillary L. Robison, Karen M. C. Rowe, Kevin C. Rowe, Michael A. Russello, Adam B. Smith, Joseph A. E. Stewart, Will W. Thompson, James H. Thorne, Matthew D. Waterhouse, Shana S. Weber, Kenneth C. Wilson
Summary: Contemporary climate change is altering various aspects of species, such as their distribution, morphology, phenology, physiology, evolution, and interactions with other species. The effects of climate change are influenced by the magnitude of change, an animal's sensitivity, and its adaptive capacity (AC), which refers to the ability to adjust genetically, behaviorally, or spatially. This study systematically evaluated and compared the AC of American pikas against four other mountain-dwelling small mammals, revealing that pikas have lower AC compared to most species. The findings highlight the vulnerability of pikas to anthropogenic climate change and emphasize the importance of adaptive-capacity evaluations for conservation prioritization.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
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Construction & Building Technology
George Babington Amegavi, Zechariah Langnel, Jerome Jeffison Yaw Ofori, Daisy Rose Ofori
Summary: The study examines the impact of adaptation readiness on climate change vulnerability in 51 African countries from 1995 to 2018, finding that higher readiness leads to lower vulnerability. Central Africa is identified as the most vulnerable sub-region, while Southern and North Africa are the least vulnerable. The findings suggest a need for a paradigm shift in the allocation of climate adaptation support and resources to effectively address climate change risks worldwide.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Brianna Castro, Raka Sen
Summary: Climate science shows that urgent adaptation is necessary for both natural and human systems. Adaptation includes changes in societies and ecological systems in response to actual and anticipated impacts of climate change. While current adaptation practice focuses on institutional action, we argue for a broader definition that includes small, incremental changes in daily life to accommodate shifting ecologies. We propose the concept of everyday adaptation, which refers to the ways individuals work, eat, live, and think in response to climate realities. Understanding the logic and effects of everyday adaptation is crucial for better aligning individual actions with large-scale adaptation projects and protecting the livelihood and quality of life in climate change affected areas.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Muhammad Asim Ibrahim, Marie Johansson
Summary: There is a two-way detrimental relationship between climate change and agricultural practices. Emissions from agriculture sector contribute to global warming and environmental damage, while climate change also stresses agriculture globally. Understanding when, where, and how to implement adaptive measures is crucial for managing this complex relationship.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Loan Thi Phan, Sue-Ching Jou, Jiun-Chuan Lin
Summary: This study analyzes peer-reviewed literature on adaptive capacity in tourism under climate change adaptation from 1990 to 2019, using a combined approach of narrative and systematic reviews and software for analysis and visualization. The findings suggest that diverse research methodologies in tourism contribute to quantifying the social factors influencing adaptive capacity, providing insights on improving the adaptation process and advancing relevant theoretical debates.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Simone Norah Theron, Stephanie Midgley, Stefan Hochrainer-Stigler, Emma Archer, Sylvia Tramberand, Sue Walker
Summary: Meeting the needs of multiple users and uses of freshwater resources is increasingly challenging. The response to the Western Cape drought in South Africa offers lessons for enhancing resilience in commercial crop growers and policymakers. This study used a mixed-methods approach to assess the impacts of the hydrologic and socio-economic drought on irrigated apple production. Results indicate a weakening of natural and physical capital, but human and social capital played a key role in mitigating the impact of the drought. The study emphasizes the importance of building human and social capital to improve resilience of commercial farms in complex water systems.
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
R. Mir, G. Azizyan, A. R. Massah Bavani, A. Gohari
Summary: This study evaluated an adaptation framework to reduce vulnerability through optimal water allocation in drought-prone areas. The results indicated that future drought intensification may lead to a decrease in agriculture and population. Using the Markowitz 2.0 model can assist decision-makers in making decisions on water resource allocation and development of productive sectors based on different risk-taking levels.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Terence Epule Epule, Vincent Poirier, Abdelghani Chehbouni, Wiam Salih, Ayoub Kechchour, Perez Lionnel Kemeni Kambiet, Lahcen Ousayd, Soumia Achli
Summary: According to the recent Sixth Assessment Report of the IPCC, temperatures in most regions of Africa will continue to rise, while precipitation will decrease in North and Southern parts of Africa and increase in the Sahel and most of sub-Saharan Africa. The vulnerability to these changes is expected to increase due to declining adaptive capacities. To address this issue, a new adaptive capacity index based on literacy and poverty rates was developed and tested. The results showed that North Africa and Southern Africa have the highest adaptive capacity indices, while West Africa, Middle and East Africa have the lowest adaptive capacity indices. Overall, the adaptive capacity in Africa is relatively low compared to other regions of the world. This index will serve as a tool for benchmarking adaptive capacity at various scales.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lan Mu, Yuhong Liu, Chencheng Wang, Xiaojuan Qu, Yaochuang Yu
Summary: This study introduced a water footprint adaptation approach to help college students adapt to climate change by promoting water conservation strategies. The results indicated a significant reduction in water footprints among the students after the intervention. The research suggested that increasing awareness of water scarcity and climate change can lead to more sustainable water use practices.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pippa Huddleston, Timothy F. Smith, Iain White, Carmen Elrick-Barr
Summary: Maintaining critical infrastructure functionality in the face of climate change is a pressing issue for coastal areas. The Adaptive Capacity Wheel was used to understand perceptions of adaptive capacity among infrastructure providers in Australia and New Zealand. The findings highlight the importance of leadership and the need for building adaptive capacity starting with the capabilities of leaders.
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Economics
Justin S. Baker, George Van Houtven, Jennifer Phelan, Gregory Latta, Christopher M. Clark, Kemen G. Austin, Olakunle E. Sodiya, Sara B. Ohrel, John Buckley, Lauren E. Gentile, Jeremy Martinich
Summary: The impact of climate change on forest ecosystems is uncertain, with varying potential climate impacts and productivity impacts across different scenarios and regions. This study uses a model to estimate the impact of climate factors on forest productivity for 94 species in the US and quantifies the economic impacts under different climate and socioeconomic scenarios. Results show potential large losses or moderate gains in forest market and consumer impacts, with temperature-induced mortality and lower productivity leading to forest inventory losses and economic losses. However, adaptation mechanisms such as forest type changes and shifts in regional mill capacity could mitigate the impact of high impact climate scenarios.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Felicity Pike, Narriman S. Jiddawi, Maricela de la Torre-Castro
Summary: This study found that the adaptive capacity of men-headed households in three marine protected areas in Zanzibar was significantly higher than that of women-headed households as a whole. However, there were no significant differences between men and women-headed households within the protected areas. The factors underlying adaptive capacity were found to be similar between men and women counterparts, but there were gendered differences in the levels of these factors.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Martin Munashe Chari, Leocadia Zhou, Hamisai Hamandawana
Summary: This paper introduces an improvised geostatistical methodology that integrates multi-source data to map the adaptive capacities of vulnerable communities in a selected South African local municipality. The results reveal that more than half of the communities in the municipality have limited capabilities to cope with climate change's impacts on their livelihoods. The study shows the potential for the scientific community to provide actionable insights to enhance adaptive capacities.
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Environmental Sciences
Maricela de la Torre-castro, Lars Lindstroem, Narriman S. Jiddawi, Felicity Pike, Astrid Max
Summary: As the climate crisis persists, it is crucial to increase knowledge on adaptive capacity and its underlying factors. This research investigates the factors building the adaptive capacity of coastal women in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The results show that women have relatively low adaptive capacity, with complex and interacting factors.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniel G. Boyce, Nancy Shackell, Phil Greyson, Blair Greenan
Summary: Climate change has a significant impact on marine life and is a major concern for fisheries, highlighting the need for considering climate variability and change in fish stock management. Canada is expected to face widespread climate-driven effects on its fisheries, but currently lacks a clear adaptation strategy. We are developing the Climate Adaptation Framework for Fisheries to address this gap and support climate adaptation in Canadian marine fisheries. The framework aims to comprehensively evaluate species, fishing infrastructure, and fisheries management to assess climate vulnerability and provide outputs for climate adaptation planning across different sectors, agencies, and stakeholders.
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Engineering, Environmental
H. Carolyn Peach Brown, Barry Smit, Olufunso A. Somorin, Denis J. Sonwa, Johnson Ndi Nkem
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Environmental Sciences
Mekou Y. Bele, Anne M. Tiani, Olufunso A. Somorin, Denis J. Sonwa
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Environmental Sciences
Johnson Nkem, Fobissie B. Kalame, Monica Idinoba, Olufunso A. Somorin, Ousseynou Ndoye, Abdon Awono
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2010)
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Environmental Sciences
Olufunso A. Somorin, Ingrid J. Visseren-Hamakers, Bas Arts, Denis J. Sonwa, Anne-Marie Tiani
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2014)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abdon Awono, Olufunso A. Somorin, Richard Eba'a Atyi, Patrice Levang
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2014)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Olufunso A. Somorin, H. Carolyn Peach Brown, Ingrid J. Visseren-Hamakers, Denis J. Sonwa, Bas Arts, Johnson Nkem
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2012)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Justin Mog, Wouter Kersten, Muhammad Mizanur Rahaman, Marko Keskinen, Timothy J. Downs, S. M. Wahid, Rafael D'Almeida Martins, Helene Connor, Laura E. Williamson, Mithra Moezzi, Ahmad Houri, Bimlesh Kumar, Rahul B. Hiremath, Bert Scholtens, O. C. Ajayi, F. K. Akinnifesi, G. Sileshi, Olufunso A. Somorin
NATURAL RESOURCES FORUM
(2009)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mekou Youssoufa Bele, Olufunso Somorin, Denis Jean Sonwa, Johnson Ndi Nkem, Bruno Locatelli
MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES FOR GLOBAL CHANGE
(2011)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Johnson N. Nkem, Olufunso A. Somorin, Cyprian Jum, Monica E. Idinoba, Youssoufa M. Bele, Denis J. Sonwa
MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES FOR GLOBAL CHANGE
(2013)
Review
Environmental Studies
Emilia Pramova, Bruno Locatelli, Houria Djoudi, Olufunso A. Somorin
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-CLIMATE CHANGE
(2012)
Article
Environmental Studies
Olufunso A. Somorin, Ingrid J. Visseren-Hamakers, Bas Arts, Anne-Marie Tiani, Denis J. Sonwa
ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING C-GOVERNMENT AND POLICY
(2016)
Article
Development Studies
Eugene Loh Chia, Olufunso A. Somorin, Denis J. Sonwa, Youssoufa M. Bele, M. A. Tiani
CLIMATE AND DEVELOPMENT
(2015)
Article
Development Studies
H. Carolyn Peach Brown, Barry Smit, Olufunso A. Somorin, Denis J. Sonwa, Felix Ngana
CLIMATE AND DEVELOPMENT
(2013)
Article
Development Studies
H. Carolyn Peach Brown, Barry Smit, Denis J. Sonwa, Olufunso A. Somorin, Johnson Nkem
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENT & DEVELOPMENT
(2011)
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Economics
Sara Lorenzini, Nadia von Jacobi
Summary: This paper fills the gap in the literature on polycentric governance by focusing on the micro-processes of conflict that precede its establishment. Through a comparative analysis of four case studies, the authors find that conflict can lead to negotiations and the eventual establishment of common procedural rules, which can sustain polycentric governance.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
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Economics
Hubert Palus, Lenka Marcinekova, Jaroslav Salka
Summary: The complexity and comprehensiveness of sustainability issues in forest certification schemes require knowledge based and transparent decision-making processes, which involve open and multi-stakeholder participation. This study examines the latest PEFC national sustainable forest management standard revision process in Slovakia from the viewpoint of stakeholder participation. The results highlight the importance of stakeholder understanding, trust, and satisfaction in the effectiveness of the revision process.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Nicholas Palaschuk, Jason Gauthier, Ryan Bullock
Summary: Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are important for the spiritual and cultural identity of Indigenous communities, but current forest policies in Canada do not adequately protect these resources. This research used a participatory approach and community interviews to document local criteria, elements, and values related to NTFP development and conservation. The resulting framework can guide decision making and promote socio-economic benefits for the Missanabie Cree First Nation.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
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Economics
Laila Berning, Metodi Sotirov
Summary: This paper analyzes the coalition politics driven by beliefs and interests in the new European Union Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR). The study identifies pro-regulation and contra-regulation coalitions and highlights the strategic alliance formed between pro-EUDR business actors and other pro-coalitions. Despite opposition from a weaker contra-regulation coalition, the EUDR was ultimately institutionalized as a compromise solution accommodating different beliefs and interests of state and non-state actors.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
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Economics
Mehwish Zuberi, Michael Spies, Jonas o. Nielsen
Summary: Smallholder farmers play a crucial role in agrarian value chains in the Global South, but they are often neglected in technology-oriented agricultural interventions. However, they face challenges such as lack of resources, established crop rotation patterns, and market and climatic factors.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
James Chamberlain, Carsten Smith-Hall
Summary: More countries are adopting novel approaches to transition to a forest-based bioeconomy, which can address global challenges such as sustainable forest management, poverty alleviation, and climate change mitigation. Utilizing non-timber forest products is crucial for the realization of a forest-based bioeconomy.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Keith Barney
Summary: The social impacts of industrial wood plantations in Southeast Asia, specifically in Laos, are debated. This study finds that under certain conditions, these plantations can positively contribute to local livelihoods, but there are still issues of land dispossession and inadequate compensation.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)