Context matters: Context-related drivers of and barriers to climate information use

摘要: Abstract This review addresses a critical research gap concerning why climate information (CI) is used (or not) and contributes to narrowing the knowledge-action improve adaptation. The article reviews on factors that are endemic context of CI use can influence whether happens. It synthesizes promote or impede at three levels social aggregation: micro, meso, macro levels. organizing principle enables consideration nested layers comprise use. micro level consists smallest aggregation, individuals who do not use) CI. meso larger aggregates, organizations, with leadership, decision-making processes, technical human capacity Finally, comprised political environment in which organizations operate, may be more less supportive Though focused water management, implications much broader. A conceptual model introduced help explain how shapes While interactions between producers users ways see happens, only happens if elements contexts align support That is, even when best conditions for exist, these alone insufficient stymies use, reasons due organizational dynamics. By attending context, this new shows where strategically invest supporting