Proceed with caution: Using a transaction cost framework and case study approach to explain how reactive adaptation to extreme climate events can lead to poor adaptation outcomes
The ‘policy window hypothesis’ in the context of extreme climate events, refers to a phenomenon whereby adaptation action is facilitated and occurs directly in response to extreme climate events. Despite the intuitive logic that extreme climate events may provide useful opportunities to design and implement successful adaptation policies, the literature suggests that this is not the case. With thi
