Pathways of Adaptation to Climate Change: Analysis and Transformation of the Governance System of the Ardennes Mountain Area

• DOI: 10.4000/rga.5108
• Publication Date: 2019-01-11T06:04:09Z
• Authors: Jon Marco Church
• Keywords: Environmental Governance

The Ardennes are a mountain forest area in the heart of Europe. It is fundamental for this to be able anticipate climate change and its expected impacts. In article, we particularly interested governance system. We first use transformational sustainability research methods through methodological framework that combines different methods. context, proceed with diagnostic analysis This was developed from version general socio-ecological systems by Ostrom. adapted large system applied as part participatory process. identified three main vulnerabilities: absence an observatory whole, lack structured intersectoral dialogue, limited capacity act local authorities civil society. therefore suggest conducting prospective retrospective analyses identify adaptation paths relation change. should make it possible design experiment interventions transform towards greater sustainability.