Climate Change Adaptation: Concepts of Transition Processes, Complex System Dynamics and Adaptation Processes for Extreme Events

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TOPIC 4: CONCEPTS OF TRANSITION PROCESSES – TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE
AND CCA
Q1. Centralized systems for technology are able to enhance adaptive capacity for changing the
patterns of using land on a wide scale for example insurance practices, development of
floodplains and management of the coastal zones. This management must be done in certain
suitable manners that are able to increasingly account for the impacts of climate change over the
entire world. Still, centralized approaches to the management of resources, agricultural
resources, design of wildlife reserves and efforts in relieving disaster may aid in accounting for
the vulnerabilities which is expected by change in the overall climate (Brones, de Carvalho& de
Senzi Zancul, 2017). Decentralized systems for technology promote the use of varied and
extensive techniques in addressing adaptations to adaptations to climate change. It offers the
opportunity of using different approaches and incentives in combating the changes in the climate
from the national government levels to the local levels.
Q2. Hybrid systems aid in enfranchising people with rights for resources and representative
decision making. It also offers the resource responsibilities which are needed to ensure that
people are able to apply the knowledge they have towards climate change adaptation. This is
meant to supplement the local and non-local knowledge by the various members of a community
to make better adjustments to climate change. The better adjustment to climate has significant
socio-economic impact as it leads to increase in the overall health of the people along with
improvement in the biodiversity and overall natural diversity which again promotes better living
(Brones, de Carvalho& de Senzi Zancul, 2017).
Q3: Mini-Case Study

An example of a technology that is related to climate change adaptation in the coastal areas is
accommodation which often comes in a variety of options (Schot, & Kanger, 2018). Such are
inclusive of warning systems regarding extreme weather even alongside longer term measures
including improvements made on the drainage systems through the increase in the capacity of the
pumps or the adoption of wider pipes and new building codes. Climate change in the coastal
areas is likely to have an impact on the water and food security, biodiversity as well as the safety
and health of the human population. These are systems for which the government tend to have a
prime responsibility and thus the need for the very government to engage the public in
continuous consultations as the people have sole rights of taking part in the decisions which have
either a direct or indirect impact on their lives. Care should be taken to ensure local acceptance
and cooperation from the people since most of the strategies heavily rely on the local expertise
for effective implementation and acceptance (Luederitz et al., 2017).
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Schot, J., & Kanger, L. (2018). Deep transitions: Emergence, acceleration, stabilization and
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Brones, F. A., de Carvalho, M. M., & de Senzi Zancul, E. (2017). Reviews, action and learning
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