Publication Details |
| Category | Text Publication |
| Reference Category | Reports |
| URL | http://hdl.handle.net/10419/67957 |
| Document | publication document |
| Title (Primary) | Understanding barriers and opportunities for adaptation planning in cities |
| Author | Lehmann, P.; Brenck, M.; Gebhardt, O.; Schaller, S.; Süßbauer, E. |
| Source Titel | UFZ Discussion Papers |
| Year | 2012 |
| Department | OEKON; SUSOZ |
| Volume | 19/2012 |
| Page To | 32 |
| Language | englisch |
| Abstract | This paper analyzes barriers and opportunities for effective adaptation planning in cities. In particular, we focus on the preparation and adoption of adaptation strategies and action plans by urban planners. To guide the discussion, we develop a two-tier framework of variables influencing decision-making, which is based on bounded rationality. We argue that whether or not urban planners take action to foster adaptation to climate change depends on three first-tier variables: information, incentives and resources. In addition, we point out that each of these variables may itself be a function of a set of underlying second-tier variables, including the natural and socio-economic environment, actor-specific characteristics of the decision-maker, and the institutional environment. Within this framework, we specify barriers and opportunities for effective adaptation planning as hampering or promoting characteristics of these first- and second-tier variables. We apply and test the framework within the context of four case studies carried out in Lima (Peru), Santiago (Chile), Berlin and Sangerhausen (both Germany). |
| Persistent UFZ Identifier | https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=17055 |
| Lehmann, P., Brenck, M., Gebhardt, O., Schaller, S., Süßbauer, E. (2012): Understanding barriers and opportunities for adaptation planning in cities UFZ Discussion Papers 19/2012 Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung - UFZ, Leipzig, 32 pp. |
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