Resilient Futures - Chapter 7: Resilience calculation and climate change effects

In the context of escalating climate change impacts, the assessment and quantification of resilience emerge as indispensable tools for managing risks and bolstering adaptive capacity across diverse scales. This chapter elucidates the pivotal role of resilience calculation amid the backdrop of climate change effects. It navigates through a spectrum of methodologies, models, and frameworks utilized for resilience assessment, while also addressing the ramifications of climate change on resilience enhancement endeavors. By delving into conceptual underpinnings, such as the social-ecological systems framework and the adaptive cycle model, as well as practical applications like network analysis and scenario planning, this chapter provides a comprehensive exploration of resilience calculation. Additionally, it examines real-world case studies to illuminate key insights and best practices in resilience assessment and planning. Through this discourse, stakeholders gain valuable perspectives on leveraging resilience metrics, incorporating climate change effects, navigating challenges, and charting future directions in resilience research and policy.