Participatory approaches to climate adaptation, resilience, and mitigation: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: For decades, social scientists and activists have advocated for equal participation of citizens in decision-making about development and equitable futures. The urgency of this call has intensified with the climate emergency, pushing communities towards resilience. Yet, the concept of participation remains contested. This systematic review examines 187 articles to understand how participatory processes in climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience initiatives engage with power dynamics. Findings are categorised into three themes: domination and exclusion, negotiation and contestation, and transformation and emancipation. Results reveal that most participatory approaches sustain power imbalances and exclude marginalised groups, hindering meaningful engagement. However, some cases highlig

SUBMITTER: Parsons M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12569303 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature