A systematic review of research on climate change adaptation policy and practice in Africa and South Asia deltas

Lwasa, Shuaib

doi:10.1007/s10113-014-0715-8

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“…The low number of papers on deltas, particularly in Africa, was a concern and prompted a further analysis of the search criteria. The original 1,170 records were revisited and specifically searched for the deltas identified in a companion article by Lwasa (2014) focusing on deltas in these hotspot regions. While no new papers were identified dealing with deltas and biophysical climate impacts, there were some instances in Africa where publications were identified dealing with upstream portions of rivers captured under the semi-arid searches (e.g.…”

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A review of the biophysical impacts of climate change in three hotspot regions in Africa and Asia

Kilroy

2015

Reg Environ Change

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A systematic review was conducted of biological and physical climate change impacts in three hotspot regions in Africa and Asia. Specifically, the review focused on identifying the nature and extent of biophysical impacts in semi-arid zones, mega-deltas and glacial-fed river basins. In total 139, peer-reviewed articles were reviewed, with a steady increase in relevant articles reported since 2006. Publications on the South Asian glacial-fed river basins were the most numerous followed by semi-arid areas and then deltas, with Central Asia and some African countries being the most under represented. The nature and extent of impacts varied for each hotspot area and were largely determined by the geographical context and intrinsic characteristics of each region. River basin publications were dominated by impacts concerning hydrology, highlighting the importance of glacial-fed water resources to downstream populations. Semi-arid regions were dominated by impacts to climate processes and impacts to livestock and vegetation highlighting the importance of rainfall to the ecosystems and the livelihoods of communities in these regions. In contrast, delta studies were dominated by a focus on hazards, predominantly coastal inundation, reflecting the concentration of populations and assets in these areas. Uncertainties associated with the biophysical impacts on these regions under a changing climate are documented and represent key knowledge gaps. Common information gaps for all hotspot regions were the need for improved hydro-meteorological monitoring systems. The development of climate change adaptation strategies and policies should be supported by a sound knowledge and understanding of the full range of biophysical impacts, which are characteristic to each geographical location.

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A review of the biophysical impacts of climate change in three hotspot regions in Africa and Asia

Kilroy

2015

Reg Environ Change

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“…This paper is part of a special edition commissioned by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to inform the development of their Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA) program. The paper compliments six articles in the special edition that apply to varying degrees systematic approaches to reviewing current knowledge on adaptation to climate change in global vulnerability hotspots (Berrang-Ford et al this issue;Bizikova et al 2015;De Souza et al 2015;Ford et al 2014;Kilroy 2015;Lwasa 2014;Sud et al 2015;Tucker et al 2014).…”

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Systematic review approaches for climate change adaptation research

2015

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Recent controversy has led to calls for increased standardization and transparency in the methods used to synthesize climate change research. Though these debates have focused largely on the biophysical dimensions of climate change, human dimensions research is equally in need of improved methodological approaches for research synthesis. Systematic review approaches, and more recently realist review methods, have been used within the health sciences for decades to guide research synthesis. Despite this, penetration of these approaches into the social and environmental sciences has been limited. Here, we present an analysis of approaches for systematic review and research synthesis and examine their applicability in an adaptation context. Customized review frameworks informed by systematic approaches to research synthesis provide a conceptually appropriate and practical opportunity for increasing methodological transparency and rigor in synthesizing and tracking adaptation research. This review highlights innovative applications of systematic approaches, with a focus on the unique challenges of integrating multiple data sources and formats in reviewing climate change adaptation policy and practice. We present guidelines, key considerations, and recommendations for systematic review in the social sciences in general and adaptation research in particular. We conclude by calling for increased conceptual and methodological development of systematic review approaches to address the methodological challenges of synthesizing and tracking adaptation to climate change.

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“…This requires new methods, tools and frameworks to measure the actual progress on adaptation Chen et al 2016;Magnan 2016;Magnan and Ribera 2016). An ability to track adaptation progress is highly relevant for governments at different scales looking to prioritise their investments to effectively adapt and to define how to access climate adaptation funding, especially in developing countries (Araos et al , 2016Lwasa 2015;Sud et al 2015). Likewise, it is fundamental to reduce policy uncertainties and provide the right guidance to the private sector, such as robust criteria to define their funding strategies (Tribbia and Moser 2008).…”

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Are local climate adaptation policies credible? A conceptual and operational assessment framework

Olazabal

Galarraga

Ford

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International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development

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After the Paris Agreement that put stronger emphasis on the development of climate change adaptation policies and on the definition of financing mechanisms, there is a patent need to track whether actual planning efforts are proving sufficient. This entails the development of assessment methods and metrics as plans are drafted and actions implemented. To this end, this paper explores the concept of credibility as a critical issue in climate policy and develops an Adaptation Policy Credibility (APC) conceptual and operational assessment framework for helping to allocate public funding and private investments, and for implementing and catalysing climate policy. Through a pilot testing in four early-adopting cities (Copenhagen, Durban, Quito and Vancouver), a clear potential for large-n tracking and assessment exercises of local climate adaptation plans is envisaged. The APC approach might also be useful to guide individual cities that aim to improve their adaptation planning and policy-making processes. ARTICLE HISTORY

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A systematic review of research on climate change adaptation policy and practice in Africa and South Asia deltas

Cited by 60 publications

References 44 publications

A review of the biophysical impacts of climate change in three hotspot regions in Africa and Asia

A review of the biophysical impacts of climate change in three hotspot regions in Africa and Asia

Systematic review approaches for climate change adaptation research

Are local climate adaptation policies credible? A conceptual and operational assessment framework

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