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− | {{definition|Adaptive capacity describes the ability of a sector to design or implement effective adaptation measures, using information on possible future [[Climate Change|climate change]] and [[Extreme Weather Event | + | {{definition|Adaptive capacity describes the ability of a sector to design or implement effective adaptation measures, using information on possible future [[Climate Change|climate change]] and [[Extreme Weather Event (EWE)|extreme weather]] to moderate potential damage, take advantage of opportunities or to cope with the [[Consequence|consequences]]. <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/209866/pb13942-nap-20130701.pdf The National Adaptation Programme: Making the country resilient to a changing climate, UK Government (2013)]</ref>}}<br /><br/> |
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===Standard Definition=== | ===Standard Definition=== |
Revision as of 00:37, 20 November 2016
The definitions below refer to Adaptation to Climate Change.
Contents
Definitions
European Definitions
RESIN project
The RESIN project [1] gives the following definition:
The ability of systems, institutions, humans and other organisms to adjust to potential damage, to take advantage of opportunities, or to respond to consequences [2]
Other International Definitions
National Definitions
Germany
The adaptive capacity of a country depends on what institutions, skills and resources it has available. [3]
United Kingdom (UK)
Adaptive capacity describes the ability of a sector to design or implement effective adaptation measures, using information on possible future climate change and extreme weather to moderate potential damage, take advantage of opportunities or to cope with the consequences. [4]
Standard Definition
Discussion Topic
See also
Notes
- ↑ http://www.resin-cities.eu/
- ↑ Mach, K.J., S. Planton and C. von Stechow (eds.). Climate Change 2014: Synthesis Report. Contribution of Working Groups I, II and III to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Annex II: Glossary. [Core Writing Team, R.K. Pachauri and L.A. Meyer (eds.)]. IPCC, Geneva, Switzerland, pp. 117-130.
- ↑ Combating Climate Change: The German Adaptation Strategy
- ↑ The National Adaptation Programme: Making the country resilient to a changing climate, UK Government (2013)
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ IPCC, 2014: Annex II: Glossary