Sectoral vulnerabilities and adaptations to climate change: insights from a systematic literature review

Abstract

Climate change is an urgent global issue impacting various life sectors, including health, agriculture, and infrastructure. This systematic literature review (SLR) aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis of research on sectoral vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies to climate change. Utilizing bibliometric analysis, the review identifies key themes and research gaps, highlighting the successes and challenges in implementing adaptation strategies. Key findings reveal that topics such as climate change, adaptive management, agriculture, public health, and food security are central to the research discourse. However, areas like health equity, sanitation, and agricultural worker adaptation remain under-researched. The analysis underscores the necessity for holistic, context-specific, and innovative approaches to policy-making, Scopus integrating sustainable development and public health to enhance resilience and adaptive capacity in vulnerable regions. This review offers valuable insights for researchers and policymakers aiming to develop effective adaptation strategies and address the multifaceted challenges of climate change.