Increasing evidence shows that an effective solution portfolio includes social and institutional adaptation . Social adaptation to climate change is already occurring, as people use strategies ranging from accommodating change, to coping, adapting and transforming their livelihoods . Although management and institutions have major roles in adaptation , marine governance is impeded by increasing numbers of often-competing users and uses ; sector-led, fragmented efforts ; and a legal framework less clear than those on land . Future social responses depend on warming levels and on the institutional, socioeconomic and cultural constructs that allow or limit livelihood changes  . Both social and institutional transformations are needed to change the structures of power, culture, politics and/ or identity associated with marine ecosystems . Ideally, institutional and social adaptation will work together to sustain knowledge systems and education, enhance participation and social inclusion, facilitate livelihood support and transformational change of dependent coastal communities, provide economic and financial instruments, and include polycentric and multi- level governance of transboundary management .
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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