398 pages, 234 x 156 mm
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Earthscan from Routledge
The IPCC, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2007, makes clear that while climate change mitigation is vital, the world must also begin to adapt. But how best can this be achieved? This authoritative volume (along with its companion on vulnerability), resulting from the work of the Assessments of Impacts and Adaptations to Climate Change (AIACC) project launched with the IPCC in 2002, is the first to provide an in-depth investigation of the stakes in developing countries. It covers current practices for managing climate risks, deficits between current practices and needs, the changing nature of the risks due to human caused climate change, strategies for adapting to changing risks and the need to integrate these strategies into development planning and resource management. The book also identifies obstacles to effective adaptation and explores measures needed to create conditions that are favourable to climate change adaptation.
Part I: Introduction and Synthesis
Part II: Agriculture and Rural Economy of Arid and Semi-Arid Environments
Part III: Agriculture and Rural Economy of Humid and Sub-Humid Environments
Part IV: Water Resources
Part V: Coastal Regions and Small Islands
Part VI: Human Health
Part VII: Biodiversity
Bibliography, Index
"This book provides valuable lessons that will improve public policy and the quality of decisions that will affect generations to come." Richard Moss, Senior Director Climate and Energy, United Nations Foundation
Neil Leary is Director, Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education, Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He was the Science Director of the AIACC project.
James Adejuwon is a professor in the Department of Geography, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.
Vicente Barros is a professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Studies, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Ian Burton is Scientist Emeritus at the Meteorological Service of Canada and Emeritus Professor at the University of Toronto, Canada.
Jyoti Kulkarni is a program associate at the International START Secretariat.
Rodel Lasco is Philippines Coordinator, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF).
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