Araos, M., Jagannathan, K., Shukla, R. et al. (30 more authors) (2021) Equity in human adaptation-related responses: A systematic global review. One Earth, 4 (10). pp. 1454-1467. ISSN: 2590-3330
Abstract
Growing evidence suggests that climate adaptation responses that do not incorporate equity considerations may worsen inequality and increase vulnerability. Using data from a systematic review of peer-reviewed empirical research on adaptation responses to climate change (n = 1,682), we present an assessment of how social equity is considered in adaptation across regions, sectors, and social groups. Roughly 60% of peer-reviewed literature on adaptation responses considers social equity by reporting on which marginalized groups were involved in planning or implementation. Articles on responses in Africa and Asia and those focusing on poverty reduction most frequently considered social equity. Equity was less likely to be considered in adaptation responses in Europe, Australasia, and North America, as well as in literature focused on cities. Income-based inequity was more frequently considered than gender, age, or Indigenous status. Ethnic and racial minorities, migrants, and people with disabilities were rarely considered. Attention to the levels and forms in which equity is integrated into adaptation research and practice is needed to ensure just adaptation.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | climate adaptation, climate justice, social equity, social vulnerability, procedural justice, distributive justice, monitoring and evaluation, systematic assessment |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Earth and Environment (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Geography (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 29 Jul 2025 14:12 |
Last Modified: | 29 Jul 2025 14:12 |
Published Version: | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.oneear.2021.09.001 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:229572 |