The critical policy response then becomes one of building societal resilience to whatever the planet throws at us. (watertechbyrie.com)
But we do know which endeavors are most likely to limit threats and bolster societal resilience in the face of inevitable hard knocks, and which choices are making us more vulnerable. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
Yet policy - makers need to understand the limitations of mitigation for reducing vulnerabilities, and give more urgent consideration to broader adaptation policies — such as improved management of coastal zones and water resources — that will enhance societal resilience to future climate impacts regardless of their cause. (climate-resistance.org)