Readiness for climate change adaptation in the Arctic: a case study from Nunavut, Canada.

ABSTRACT: There is limited knowledge on institutional factors constraining and enabling climate change adaptation in Arctic regions, or the overall readiness of governing bodies and communities to develop, implement, and promote adaptation. This paper examines the preparedness of different levels of government to adapt in the Canadian Arctic territory of Nunavut, drawing upon semi-structured interviews with government personnel and organizations involved in adaptation. In the Government of Nunavut, there have been notable developments around adaptation planning and examples of adaptation champions, but readiness for adaptation is challenged by a number of factors including the existence of pressing socio-economic problems, and institutional and governmental barriers. Federally, there is evidence of

SUBMITTER: Ford JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6959400 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature