A research agenda to inform post-disaster transformative adaptation

Kathryn Davidson; Magnus Moglia; Melissa Parsons; Niki Frantzeskaki; Ash Alam; Thi Minh Phuong Nguyen

doi:10.1088/1748-9326/adc940

A research agenda to inform post-disaster transformative adaptation

Kathryn Davidson^*, Magnus Moglia, Melissa Parsons, Niki Frantzeskaki, Ash Alam, Thi Minh Phuong Nguyen

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Abstract

In this perspective we argue that disasters associ ated with extreme weather events can create import ant opportunities for transformative experimenta tion and adaptation. We also argue that such oppor tunities are currently poorly understood and have outlined a research agenda aimed at understanding opportunities and mechanisms for achieving trans formative change after disasters. By pursuing this agenda, researchers and policymakers can develop more effective strategies for leveraging the adaptive capacity to build resilience and reduce disaster risks in the face of future uncertainties.

Original language	English
Article number	051004
Number of pages	6
Journal	Environmental Research Letters
Volume	20
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/adc940
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2025

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Keywords

adaptation governance
climate adaptation
disaster
experimentation
resilience thinking

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