adaptive capacity
| Definition | Source | References |
|---|---|---|
The general ability of institutions, systems, and individuals to adjust to potential damage, to take advantage of opportunities, or to cope with the consequences. |
Land degradation and restoration assessment, Asia-Pacific assessment, Global assessment (1st work programme), Americas assessment, Europe and Central Asia assessment | |
The resilience of an ecological, social or social-ecological system to unexpected or unpredictable shocks. |
Sustainable use assessment | Holling, 2001 |