Climate change and fragile states: rethinking adaption

Meer over het boek

The 2007 IPCC report highlighted that developing countries are especially vulnerable to climate change due to their reliance on agriculture, high population growth, and weak infrastructure. Approximately 1.6 billion people in these regions lack access to modern energy, and a significant portion of the energy infrastructure required by 2030 is yet to be constructed, primarily in emerging economies. Despite contributing the least to climate change, fragile and least-developed countries face its most severe impacts. The challenges in these states are considerable, but there are also notable advancements in environmental management and energy. Innovative approaches are emerging, demonstrating success in difficult contexts, and there is potential to replicate these small-scale successes on a broader scale. Market-based innovations could alleviate conflicts over resources and political or economic stagnation, helping to avert dire global consequences. The 2011 Summer Academy “Climate Change and Fragile States: Rethinking Adaptation” sought to establish guiding principles for climate adaptation in these regions, focusing on institutional actions and international aid. This SOURCE presents selected papers from PhD students who attended the Academy, exploring various aspects of fragile states in relation to climate change adaptation. By analyzing concrete case studies, these papers identify resilience-building obstacles and propose str