TY - JOUR
PY - 2018//
TI - Seeking an interoperability of disaster resilience and transformative adaptation in humanitarian design
JO - International journal of disaster resilience in the built environment
A1 - Keenan, Jesse M.
SP - 145
EP - 152
VL - 9
IS - 2
N2 - This paper aims to explore the conceptual, tactical and institutional tensions between short-term and long-term engagement of humanitarian actors in the built environment, as framed through disaster resilience and transformative adaptation, respectively. The paper seeks to synthesize a more resolute understanding of the limits and challenges associated with each concept in the advancement of analytical and practical clarity. Design/methodology/approach This commentary paper is based, in part, on a literature review in disaster resilience, humanitarian design and planning and climate change adaptation scholarship. Findings This commentary paper highlights some of the critical weaknesses associated with a disaster resilience framing of humanitarian design and planning in the built environment. Originality/value The value of this viewpoint paper is to challenge the short-term, single equilibrium applications of disaster resilience in favor of longer-term perspectives associated with transformative adaptation. The intent is not to highlight a conceptual inferiority but to position these concepts as point and counter-point with the potential for complimentary and conflicting applications. Keywords: Resilience, Climate change, Transformation, Institutional design, Adaptation, Humanitarian assistance Type: Viewpoint Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited Received: 16 April 2017 Revised: 21 December 2017, 11 January 2018 Accepted: 12 January 2018 Copyright: © Emerald Publishing Limited 2018 Published by Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Language: en
LA - en
SN - 1759-5908
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-04-2017-0034
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