It contributes to the extensive literature
Research gap analysis derived from 20 earth_science papers in our local library.
The gap
It contributes to the extensive literature by highlighting adaptation outcomes as shaped by the ability of actors to change and develop social positions based on limited knowledge about changing social, climatic, and ecological conditions.
Evidence profile
Sourced from the stated research gap and abstract and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2025 and 2026, spanning 8 journals. Those papers have been cited 5 times in total.
Research trend
Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.
Supporting evidence — 8 representative gaps
- Climate Vulnerability and Adaptation in Mabini,Bohol (2026) · International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research · doi
The study identifies a gap in the understanding of climate vulnerability and adaptation practices in coastal communities. The research aims to contribute to the understanding of the relationship between climate vulnerability and adaptation practices.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: study identifies gap understanding climate vulnerability adaptation practices - Climate change adaptation as social navigation: Insights from Kenya’s drylands (2025) · Geoforum · cited 5× · doi
It contributes to the extensive literature by highlighting adaptation outcomes as shaped by the ability of actors to change and develop social positions based on limited knowledge about changing social, climatic, and ecological conditions.
generalabstractevidence 4/5Keywords: social contributes extensive literature highlighting adaptation outcomes shaped ability actors change develop positions based limited - Fishermen’s Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change: A Case Study of Vietnam’s Central Coast (2025) · Sustainability and Climate Change · doi
The findings also reveal that the adaptive capacity in the study area is significantly moderate in terms of adaptation to climate change, and the adaptation strategies have focused on short-term action only limited by access to capital and infrastructure.
generalabstractevidence 4/5Keywords: adaptation reveal adaptive capacity area moderate terms climate change strategies focused short term action limited - Rischio Climatico in Italia: Scenari, Costi e Opzioni di Risposta (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi
Future research should focus on the development of strategies to reduce the impacts of climate change on labor productivity, health, and macro-financial stability. The study suggests that further research is needed on the implications of climate change for policy and decision-making. The paper highlights the need for more research on the potential for adaptation and mitigation measures to reduce the impacts of climate change.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5Keywords: future research focus development strategies reduce impacts climate - GEO-TOURISM PERSPECTIVES ON THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN WADI RUM, JORDAN (2026) · Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites · doi
Future studies should investigate the effectiveness of adaptation measures in maintaining the site's attractiveness and ecological integrity. Research should focus on developing climate-resilient tourism infrastructure and practices. Studies should explore the impacts of climate change on other fragile desert landscapes and tourism destinations.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5Keywords: future studies investigate effectiveness adaptation measures maintaining site - Causal Impact of Primary Care and Publicly Funded Health Insurance on Catastrophic Health Spending From Climate-Sensitive Diseases in India (2026) · Applied Health Economics and Health Policy · doi
Future studies should investigate the effects of other factors that may influence catastrophic health expenditure, such as socioeconomic conditions and healthcare access. Future studies should examine the impact of climate change on health systems and the effectiveness of climate-resilient primary health care systems in addressing the escalating health impacts of climate change.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5Keywords: future studies investigate effects other factors influence catastrophic - Climate-induced coastal hazards, impacts and adaptation strategies in Global South countries: a review (2026) · Discover Environment · doi
There is a need for effective adaptation strategies to tackle the socioeconomic impacts of climate-induced risks. The vulnerability of coastal ecosystems to climate-induced hazards is not well understood. There is a lack of comprehensive assessments of the impacts of climate-induced coastal hazards.
generalstated research gapevidence 4/5Keywords: there need effective adaptation strategies tackle socioeconomic impacts - Mitigating air pollution and the urban heat island effect – impact on the living conditions of inhabitants (2025) · Środowisko Mieszkaniowe · doi
In the conclusion of this article, the author indicates that although there are some premises for the positive impact of climate change in the studied scope, further research is needed on their influence, assessment of the solutions used and the degree of their adaptation to local climatic conditions.
generalabstractevidence 3/5Keywords: conclusion article author indicates there premises positive impact climate change studied scope further needed influence
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