Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Global Climate Change

Global Climate Change

Throughout its ~4.5 billion year history, the Earth has experienced periods of warming and cooling. However, the current drastic increase in global temperatures is well outside of the Earth’s cyclic norms, and evidence for human-caused global climate change is compelling. Paleoclimatology, the study of ancient climate conditions, provides ample evidence for human-caused global climate change by comparing recent conditions with those in the past.

What is Climate?

What is Climate?

Climate refers to the prevailing weather conditions in a specific area over an extended period. As the saying goes, “Climate is what you expect. Weather is what you get.” Climate is influenced by geographic factors, such as latitude, terrain, and proximity to bodies of water.

Adaptations that Reduce Water Loss

Adaptations that Reduce Water Loss

Though evaporation from plant leaves drives transpiration, it also results in loss of water. Because water is critical for photosynthetic reactions and other cellular processes, evolutionary pressures on plants in different environments have driven the acquisition of adaptations that reduce water loss.

Responses to Drought and Flooding

Responses to Drought and Flooding

Water plays a significant role in the life cycle of plants. However, insufficient or excess of water can be detrimental and pose a serious threat to plants.

Responses to Heat and Cold Stress

Responses to Heat and Cold Stress

Every organism has an optimum temperature range within which healthy growth and physiological functioning can occur. At the ends of this range, there will be a minimum and maximum temperature that interrupt biological processes.

Design Example: Analyzing Capacity Contours for Flood Risk Assessment

Design Example: Analyzing Capacity Contours for Flood Risk Assessment

Flood risk assessment involves careful planning and analysis to ensure the safety of communities near water retention structures. Capacity contours are a vital tool in this process, as they illustrate the potential spread of water at specific levels in a given area. In the context of building a bund across a small valley, these contours play a critical role in evaluating the safety of nearby residential areas.In this example, the bund is intended to store stormwater in the valley. The engineers...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Anatomical variations of the coeliac trunk: a scoping review of classification systems.

Irish journal of medical science·2026

Same author

Generative AI use and advisory performance among agricultural extension agents in Benin.

Frontiers in artificial intelligence·2026

Same author

An ambitious global goal on adaptation for heritage.

npj climate action·2026

Same author

Climate change and health in South Asia: A systematic mapping.

The journal of climate change and health·2026

Same author

Long-term adaptation pathways for Venice and its lagoon under sea-level rise.

Scientific reports·2026

Same author

Countdown to lobectomy: interventions to improve waiting times for lung cancer resection.

International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 8, 2025

Assessing Intertidal Populations of the Invasive European Green Crab

Assessing Intertidal Populations of the Invasive European Green Crab

Published on: September 16, 2020

Adaptation to compound climate risks: A systematic global stocktake.

Nicholas P Simpson¹, Portia Adade Williams², Katharine J Mach³

¹African Climate and Development Initiative, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.

|March 3, 2023

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Most adaptation responses to compound climate events are reactive or maladaptive, with significant limits. Addressing vulnerabilities like low income and food insecurity is crucial for effective climate adaptation strategies.

Keywords:

Business Climatology Decision science Earth sciences Safety engineering

More Related Videos

Impedance Pneumography for Minimally Invasive Measurement of Heart Rate in Late Stage Invertebrates

Impedance Pneumography for Minimally Invasive Measurement of Heart Rate in Late Stage Invertebrates

Published on: April 4, 2020

Author Spotlight: Unraveling Plant Responses to Abiotic Stresses Using the PlantScreen Robotic Platform

Author Spotlight: Unraveling Plant Responses to Abiotic Stresses Using the PlantScreen Robotic Platform

Published on: June 7, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 8, 2025

Assessing Intertidal Populations of the Invasive European Green Crab

Assessing Intertidal Populations of the Invasive European Green Crab

Published on: September 16, 2020

Impedance Pneumography for Minimally Invasive Measurement of Heart Rate in Late Stage Invertebrates

Impedance Pneumography for Minimally Invasive Measurement of Heart Rate in Late Stage Invertebrates

Published on: April 4, 2020

Author Spotlight: Unraveling Plant Responses to Abiotic Stresses Using the PlantScreen Robotic Platform

Author Spotlight: Unraveling Plant Responses to Abiotic Stresses Using the PlantScreen Robotic Platform

Published on: June 7, 2024

Area of Science:

Climate Change Adaptation
Compound Climate Events
Risk Assessment

Background:

The existing body of adaptation literature requires a comprehensive review to understand its effectiveness under compound climate events.
Compound climate events pose unique challenges to adaptation planning and implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a stocktake of adaptation literature from 2013-2019.
To analyze how adaptation responses influence risk, particularly under compound climate events.
To identify vulnerabilities and risks associated with adaptation responses.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of adaptation literature across 39 countries.
Categorization of 45 response types based on characteristics (anticipatory, reactive, maladaptive) and limits (hard, soft).
Identification and analysis of 23 observed vulnerabilities affecting adaptation responses.

Main Results:

A significant portion of adaptation responses (41%) were found to be maladaptive, with 33% reactive and only 9% anticipatory.
Hard and soft adaptation limits were identified in 18% and 68% of responses, respectively.
Low income, food insecurity, and limited access to institutional resources and finance were key vulnerabilities negatively impacting adaptation.

Conclusions:

Adaptation responses to compound climate events are frequently reactive or maladaptive, highlighting a critical need for improved strategies.
Integrating adaptation into climate risk assessment and management is essential for enhancing response urgency and protecting vulnerable populations.
Future research should broaden geographical and sectoral foci to better understand the complex interplay between adaptation responses and risk.