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Fostering knowledge networks for climate adaptation

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We must forge network connections among rapidly changing communities of decision-makers and researchers to foster the social learning necessary for effective adaptation to climate risks.

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Our work was supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Program Office through grant NA10OAR4310213 with the Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessments programme at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan.

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Bidwell, D., Dietz, T. & Scavia, D. Fostering knowledge networks for climate adaptation. Nature Clim Change 3, 610–611 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate1931

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