Implementing Climate Change Adaptation in Cities and Communities
Integrating Strategies and Educational Approaches
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Beschreibung
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.
Illustrates climate change adaptation strategies and projects implemented at the community, regional and national level Covers topics such as the adaptive capacities of water management organizations and biodiversity conservation Demonstrates how cities and regions are coping with climate change phenomena such as floods and droughts
Autor*in
Walter Leal Filho
Themen in »Implementing Climate Change Adaptation in Cities and Communities«
Biodiversity Conservation Climate Change Climate Change Adaptation Water Management Organization Climate change management urban geography and urbanism climate change impacts