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Definitions of key terms

  • In the context of this section, knowledge refers mainly to scientific and technical evidence that is relevant to risk, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change.
  • Knowledge generation refers to the production of scientific-technical evidence relevant to climate change adaptation such as research programs and risk/ vulnerability assessments (based on Edelendos et al., 2011).
  • Knowledge use refers to the application of scientific-technical evidence relevant to climate change adaptation in support of well-informed policy decision-making (based on Davies, 2004).

For further definitions see the Glossary in Chapter 4.

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