Implementing Climate Change Adaptation in Cities and Communities
Integrating Strategies and Educational Approaches
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Earth Sciences, Business & Finance, Economics
| Author: | ISBN: | 9783319285917 | |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | June 13, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9783319285917 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | June 13, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
This book analyzes how climate change adaptation can be implemented at the community, regional and national level. Featuring a variety of case studies, it illustrates strategies, initiatives and projects currently being implemented across the world. In addition to the challenges faced by communities, cities and regions seeking to cope with climate change phenomena like floods, droughts and other extreme events, the respective chapters cover topics such as the adaptive capacities of water management organizations, biodiversity conservation, and indigenous and climate change adaptation strategies. The book will appeal to a broad readership, from scholars to policymakers, interested in developing strategies for effectively addressing the impacts of climate change.
This book analyzes how climate change adaptation can be implemented at the community, regional and national level. Featuring a variety of case studies, it illustrates strategies, initiatives and projects currently being implemented across the world. In addition to the challenges faced by communities, cities and regions seeking to cope with climate change phenomena like floods, droughts and other extreme events, the respective chapters cover topics such as the adaptive capacities of water management organizations, biodiversity conservation, and indigenous and climate change adaptation strategies. The book will appeal to a broad readership, from scholars to policymakers, interested in developing strategies for effectively addressing the impacts of climate change.
