Adaptation limits (Q267)
Subject, term, tag: Adaptation limits
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Adaptation limits |
Subject, term, tag: Adaptation limits |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
The point at which an actor’s objectives (or system needs) cannot be secured from intolerable risks through adaptive actions. • Hard adaptation limit – No adaptive actions are possible to avoid intolerable risks. • Soft adaptation limit – Options may exist but are currently not available to avoid intolerable risks through adaptive action. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026