This paper analyses the potential of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in assisting with adaptation to climate change, and in identifying associated challenges. Specifically, the paper focuses on the role of ICT in strengthening the adaptive capability of developing nations at the forefront of climate change. The authors aim to create a conceptual foundation on which further developmental action can be taken, and present an e-resilience framework in order to:

assess the vulnerability of livelihood systems to climate change
examine the role of resilience as the adaptive capacity of a livelihood system
present innovative ICTs that can strengthen resilient elements in a vulnerable system

The paper observes the wide-ranging scope of these tools, describing their action in assisting national economies at a macro-level as well as the role played by them in key vulnerability areas affected by climate change. The authors discuss the challenges faced in applying ICT to hasten climate change adaptation and in the process, address the complex set of relationships that exist between vulnerabilities, adaptation, and development.