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There is a growing scientific consensus on climate change and the need for adaptation, yet an impasse on realizing development for the rural and urban poor. Emily Boyd et al. suggest that a resilience lens may assist development policy to consider pathways towards more successful livelihood transformations in the face of climate change. We recognize that there are also limitations to this approach.
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Proposes a resilience perspective towards more successful livelihoods transformations in the face of climate change
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Boyd, E., Osbahr, H., Ericksen, P. et al. Resilience and ‘Climatizing’ Development: Examples and policy implications. Development 51, 390–396 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1057/dev.2008.32
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