A bibliometric analysis of climate change adaptation based on massive research literature data

Zhaohua Wang, Yuandong Zhao, Bo Wang*

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    Abstract

    To clarify the current situation, hotspots, and development trends, in the field of climate change adaptation, we analysed a massive literature dataset from the Web of Science database by bibliometric method. By characterising the data about each publication, the result indicate that the field of climate change adaptation has entered a stage of rapid development. The USA occupies a leading position in terms of comprehensive strength with the largest publications output as well as a greater influence therewith. The most productive journal, author, and institution are Climatic Change, Ford JD from Canada, and The Chinese Academy of Science, respectively. Collaboration in this field continues to strengthen, but the growth rates at national levels are relatively low. In addition, the frequency and co-occurrence analysis of keywords reveals ten important research topics: climate change, adaptation, vulnerability, ecosystem, socio-economic system, agriculture, region, extreme event, mitigation, and sustainability, as the foci of climate change adaptation. “Vulnerability” is in a core position in all keywords with the strongest betweenness therein. The results of this work will help researchers clarify the current situation in climate change adaptation science but also provide guidance for future research.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1072-1082
    Number of pages11
    JournalJournal of Cleaner Production
    Volume199
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 20 Oct 2018

    Keywords

    • Bibliometric analysis
    • Climate change adaptation
    • Frequency and co-occurrence analysis
    • Massive literature data
    • Research trends

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