ND-GAIN collaborates with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Georgia on a working paper that develops temporal models, spatial differentials of risk, and economic impulse-response dynamics at county levels in an effort to seek more robust models of adaptive capacity and resilience in the context of inland flood risk within the U.S. Midwest.

 

ABSTRACT

 

Following the complementary intersections of vulnerability, adaptive capacity, and resilience and the crucial role of adaptive capacity under climate risks, we develop temporal (mis)match models, spatial differentials of risk, and economic impulse-response dynamics at county levels in an effort to seek more robust models of adaptive capacity and resilience in the context of inland flood risk within the U.S. Midwest over the last 20 years.  Results suggest that social capital adaptive capacity attributes and non-structural and structural mitigation measures play a critical role in alleviating flood risks. In addition, counties with higher adaptive capacity levels are able to rebound more quickly from climate risks.