Understanding adaptation practice through the Problem Solution Framework Celeste Young Research Fellow, Victoria Institute of Strategic Economic Studies, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia Email
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The Problem Solution process
Solution
Problem
• Analysis and assimulation of data • Development of adaptation actions options • Selection of adaptation actions
• Scoping • Establishment of risk criteria • Collation, understanding and acceptance of the data
Identification of problem
Assessment 1
Assessment 2
Development and implementation of actions
• Evaluation of adaptation action • Assessment of action impact on the problem
Risk
• Development and testing of adaptation action • Adoption and diffusion of adaptation action (idea) • Uptake of adaptation action
Innovation
Communication process framework for adaptation Identify task
Assess
Identify information
Monitor
Identify target audience
Implement
Consult
Devise
Assess
