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Climate Change and Adaptation

By James Adejuwon

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Climate Change and Adaptation

By James Adejuwon

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This book covers current practices for managing climate risks to food security, water resources, livelihoods, human health and infrastructure, deficits between current practices and needs for effective management of climate risks, the changing nature of the risks due to human-caused climate change, strategies for adapting to climate change to lessen the risks, and the need to integrate these strategies into development planning and resource management. The book also identifies obstacles to effective adaptation and explore measures needed to create conditions that are favorable to climate change adaptation. The findings and lessons will help readers understand and avoid potentially adverse effects from climate change on sustainable development, food security, agriculture, water resources, forests, fisheries, grazing lands, biodiversity and public health.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
400
Release Date:
2007-11-23
Publication Date:
2008-11-28
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
184407689X
ISBN13:
9781844076895
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
605 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
21 cm
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