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Applying a Typology of Governance Modes to Climate Change Adaptation
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Abstract Climate change adaptation is a complex field of public policy that requires action by multiple levels of government, the private sector, and civil society. In recent years, increasing scholarly attention has been focused on the governance of adaptation, which has included exploring alternatives to s... view more
Climate change adaptation is a complex field of public policy that requires action by multiple levels of government, the private sector, and civil society. In recent years, increasing scholarly attention has been focused on the governance of adaptation, which has included exploring alternatives to state-centric models of decision-making and identifying appropriate roles and responsibilities of multiple actors to achieve desired outcomes. Scholars have called for greater clarity in distinguishing between different approaches to adaptation governance. Drawing on the rich scholarship about public governance, this article articulates and applies a typology of four modes of governance by which adaptation takes place (hierarchy, market, network, and community). Using examples of initiatives from across Canada, the article offers a framework for describing, comparing, and evaluating the governance of adaptation initiatives.... view less
Classification
Special areas of Departmental Policy
Free Keywords
Canada; adaptation; climate change; governance; typology
Document language
English
Publication Year
2018
Page/Pages
p. 147-158
Journal
Politics and Governance, 6 (2018) 3
Issue topic
Multidisciplinary Studies in Politics and Governance
ISSN
2183-2463
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed