What drives the success and failure of climate change adaptation projects? A qualitative comparative analysis

The ongoing climate crisis is significantly impacting the livelihoods of millions of farmers worldwide. Despite various efforts, many climate adaptation projects have struggled to yield the desired results. What determines the success or failure of these projects? Utilizing Qualitative Comparative A...

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Main Authors: Pacillo, Grazia, Nguyen, Nam, Paustyan, Ekaterina, Cavatassi, Romina, Astralaga, Margarita, Laderach, Peter
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Springer 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168250
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author Pacillo, Grazia
Nguyen, Nam
Paustyan, Ekaterina
Cavatassi, Romina
Astralaga, Margarita
Laderach, Peter
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Cavatassi, Romina
Laderach, Peter
Nguyen, Nam
Pacillo, Grazia
Paustyan, Ekaterina
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description The ongoing climate crisis is significantly impacting the livelihoods of millions of farmers worldwide. Despite various efforts, many climate adaptation projects have struggled to yield the desired results. What determines the success or failure of these projects? Utilizing Qualitative Comparative Analysis, we delve into the intricate connections among climate patterns, resilience, and adaptation initiatives. Through a case study of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) program, we aim to discern critical factors contributing to success or failure. Our findings underscore the importance of integrating climate trends into adaptation strategies, which fosters a deeper comprehension of climate-related risks and bolsters the resilience of smallholder farmers. Notably, no single factor can solely account for success; rather, it is the combined presence or synergy of multiple factors that drive effective adaptation interventions. Key elements include adept project management, improved institutional coordination, scalability of interventions, bolstering beneficiaries' coping mechanisms, and fostering innovation. It is the harmonious interplay of these components that paves the way for successful outcomes.
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spelling CGSpace1682502025-11-11T19:07:20Z What drives the success and failure of climate change adaptation projects? A qualitative comparative analysis Pacillo, Grazia Nguyen, Nam Paustyan, Ekaterina Cavatassi, Romina Astralaga, Margarita Laderach, Peter evaluation adaptation resilience The ongoing climate crisis is significantly impacting the livelihoods of millions of farmers worldwide. Despite various efforts, many climate adaptation projects have struggled to yield the desired results. What determines the success or failure of these projects? Utilizing Qualitative Comparative Analysis, we delve into the intricate connections among climate patterns, resilience, and adaptation initiatives. Through a case study of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) program, we aim to discern critical factors contributing to success or failure. Our findings underscore the importance of integrating climate trends into adaptation strategies, which fosters a deeper comprehension of climate-related risks and bolsters the resilience of smallholder farmers. Notably, no single factor can solely account for success; rather, it is the combined presence or synergy of multiple factors that drive effective adaptation interventions. Key elements include adept project management, improved institutional coordination, scalability of interventions, bolstering beneficiaries' coping mechanisms, and fostering innovation. It is the harmonious interplay of these components that paves the way for successful outcomes. 2024-12 2024-12-21T13:29:34Z 2024-12-21T13:29:34Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168250 en Open Access application/pdf Springer Pacillo, G.; Nguyen, N.; Paustyan, E.; Cavatassi, R.; Astralaga, M.; Laderach, P. (2024) What drives the success and failure of climate change adaptation projects? A qualitative comparative analysis. Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change 29: 89. ISSN: 1381-2386
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