Shaping a resilient future in response to COVID-19

Johan Rockström (), Albert V. Norström, Nathanial Matthews, Reinette (Oonsie) Biggs, Carl Folke, Ameil Harikishun, Saleemul Huq, Nisha Krishnan, Lila Warszawski and Deon Nel
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Johan Rockström: Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Albert V. Norström: Stockholm University
Nathanial Matthews: Stockholm University
Reinette (Oonsie) Biggs: Stockholm University
Carl Folke: Stockholm University
Ameil Harikishun: Stockholm University
Saleemul Huq: International Centre for Climate Change and Development
Nisha Krishnan: World Resources Institute
Lila Warszawski: Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Deon Nel: WWF Netherlands

Nature Sustainability, 2023, vol. 6, issue 8, 897-907

Abstract: Abstract Science today defines resilience as the capacity to live and develop with change and uncertainty, which is well beyond just the ability to ‘bounce back’ to the status quo. It involves the capacity to absorb shocks, avoid tipping points, navigate surprise and keep options alive, and the ability to innovate and transform in the face of crises and traps. Five attributes underlie this capacity: diversity, redundancy, connectivity, inclusivity and equity, and adaptive learning. There is a mismatch between the talk of resilience recovery after COVID-19 and the latest science, which calls for major efforts to align resilience thinking with sustainable development action.

Date: 2023
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