Examining changes in local adaptive capacity resulting from climate change adaptation programming in rural Kyrgyzstan
| Authors | Ashley, L.; Zhumanova, M.; Isaeva, A.; Dear, C. |
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| Year of Publication | 2016 |
| Type of Publication | Journal Article |
| Journal | Climate and Development |
| Volume | 8 |
| Open Access | No |
Abstract
The Mountain Societies Development Support Programme, a non-governmental organization, designed and facilitated a climate change adaptation programme to build local adaptive capacity (LAC) among agro-pastoral villages in remote mountain areas of Kyrgyzstan. This research evaluated the programme using the LAC framework of Jones et al. [2010. Towards a characterisation of adaptive capacity: A framework for analysing adaptive capacity at the local level. Background Note. Overseas Development Institute.] Research found the programme contributed to increased adaptive capacity related to the asset base, knowledge and information, and flexible forward-looking decision-making. There were less apparent changes in the characteristics of institutions and entitlements and innovation.
