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The Wealth Effect on Resilience Building: Exploring the Interactions Between Disaster Loss and Adaptive Capacity in
Yanan Chen1,2, Ran Yi1,2, Jiahe Li2,3
1Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
Summary
Learning from disaster losses is key for adaptation and disaster risk reduction. In China, disaster loss and adaptive capacity show regional differences, with economic development influencing their interaction.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Economics
- Disaster Management
Background:
- Effective disaster risk reduction and adaptation are crucial for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Limited empirical evidence exists on the complex relationship between disaster losses and adaptive capacity.
- Understanding these dynamics is vital for enhancing resilience and sustainable development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the interaction between disaster loss and adaptive capacity in mainland China.
- To analyze regional variations in this relationship across different economic contexts.
- To provide insights for improving disaster resilience and sustainable development strategies.
Main Methods:
- Constructed a disaster loss index (population, economy, agriculture) using panel data (2012-2022) from 31 Chinese provincial regions.
- Assessed adaptive capacity using a capital approach.
- Employed the coupling coordination degree model and fixed effects model to analyze interrelationships.
Main Results:
- Disaster loss trends were generally stable with spikes from extreme events; adaptive capacity showed slow improvement.
- Significant regional disparities in disaster loss and adaptive capacity were observed, with only the central region showing marginal coordination.
- A positive association between disaster loss and adaptive capacity was found in the developed eastern region, indicating a wealth effect.
Conclusions:
- Disaster loss and adaptive capacity exhibit complex, regionally specific interactions.
- Economic development plays a significant role in mediating the relationship between disaster impacts and a region's ability to adapt.
- Findings offer crucial insights for tailored disaster resilience strategies and promoting sustainable, high-quality development.
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