Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change: Core Issues and Implications for Practical Implementations
Tom Selje,
Lena Anna Schmid,
Boris Heinz
Abstract:According to current forecasts, global heating is likely to exceed 2.8 °C by the end of this century. This makes substantial adaptation measures necessary to secure a broad basis for livelihood provision and the conservation of biodiversity. While the implementation of top-down and technocratic adaptation efforts predominates, related adaptation shortcomings of a socio-economic and ecological nature are becoming more and more apparent. Community-based adaptation (CBA), with its participatory, inclusive and nee… Show more
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