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Whitney, C. K., Bennett, N. J., Ban, N. C., Allison, E. H., Armitage, D., Blythe, J. L., ... & Yumagulova, L. (2017). Adaptive capacity: from assessment to action in coastal social-ecological systems. Ecology and Society, 22(2).
Whitney, Charlotte K., et al. "Adaptive capacity: from assessment to action in coastal social-ecological systems." Ecology and Society 22.2 (2017).
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Adaptive capacity: from assessment to action in coastal social-ecological systems.

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Because of the complexity and speed of environmental, climatic, and socio-political change in coastal marine social-ecological systems, there is significant academic and applied interest in assessing and fostering the adaptive capacity of coastal communities. Adaptive capacity refers to the latent ability of a system to respond proactively and positively to stressors or opportunities. A variety of qualitative, quantitative, and participatory approaches have been developed and applied to understand and assess adaptive capacity, each with …

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