Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change: Bibliometric Analyses and Emerging Themes

Abstract

Although adaptation to climate change is a well-researched topic at the individual level and in highly vulnerable industries, its integration into business strategies is poorly researched. In this chapter, we conduct bibliometric analyses on a sample of 368 relevant papers published in business journals to derive descriptive statistics and map the conceptual and intellectual structure of the field. We find an increased interest in adaptation and confirm a strong representation of industry-specific research. We complement the bibliometric analyses with a content analysis focused on emergent themes in the adaptation scholarship. We discuss systemic influences, individual effects, regulations and stakeholders, and exposure as areas likely to attract further scrutiny in future scholarship. For each theme, we derive practical implications for practitioners and policymakers.

Citation

Danese, G. (2024), "Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change: Bibliometric Analyses and Emerging Themes", Andersen, T.J. (Ed.) Sustainable and Resilient Global Practices: Advances in Responsiveness and Adaptation (Emerald Studies in Global Strategic Responsiveness), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 17-36. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-611-920241002