The ability of a system (like an ecosystem) to adapt to climate change 
or other environmental disturbances. This may mean moderating potential 
damages, taking advantage of opportunities or coping with the 
consequences.
In discussions on global warming adaptive capacity often 
refers to a country. In this case it is currently much lower in 
developing countries, consequential to poverty.
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