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A typology of loss and damage perspectives

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  • Emily Boyd

    (University of Reading
    Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)

  • Rachel A. James

    (Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford
    University of Cape Town)

  • Richard G. Jones

    (Met Office Hadley Centre
    School of Geography and Environment, University of Oxford)

  • Hannah R. Young

    (University of Reading)

  • Friederike E. L. Otto

    (Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford)

Abstract

Loss and Damage (L&D) has been the subject of contentious debate in international climate policy for several decades. Recently, formal mechanisms on L&D have been established, but arguably through unclear language. This ambiguity is politically important, but researchers and practitioners require clearer understandings of L&D. Here we report on the first in-depth empirical study of actor perspectives, including interviews with 38 key stakeholders in research, practice, and policy. We find points of agreement and also important distinctions in terms of: the relationship between L&D and adaptation, the emphasis on avoiding versus addressing L&D, the relevance of anthropogenic climate change, and the role of justice. A typology of four perspectives is identified, with different implications for research priorities and actions to address L&D. This typology enables improved understanding of existing perspectives and so has potential to facilitate more transparent discussion of the options available to address L&D.

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  • Emily Boyd & Rachel A. James & Richard G. Jones & Hannah R. Young & Friederike E. L. Otto, 2017. "A typology of loss and damage perspectives," Nature Climate Change, Nature, vol. 7(10), pages 723-729, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcli:v:7:y:2017:i:10:d:10.1038_nclimate3389
    DOI: 10.1038/nclimate3389
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