A typology of loss and damage perspectives
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 practi...
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| author | Boyd, E James, R Jones, RG Young, HR Otto, FEL |
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| description | 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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| spellingShingle | Boyd, E James, R Jones, RG Young, HR Otto, FEL A typology of loss and damage perspectives |
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