ISSN:
1573-1596
Schlagwort(e):
adaptation
;
Africa
;
agriculture
;
climate change
;
vulnerability
;
water
Quelle:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Thema:
Energietechnik
,
Geographie
Notizen:
Abstract The intersection of present vulnerability and the prospect of climate change in Africa warrants proactive action now to reduce the risk of large-scale, adverse impacts. The process of planning adaptive strategies requires a systematic evaluation of priorities and constraints, and the involvement of stakeholders. An overview of climate change in Africa and case studies of impacts for agriculture and water underlie discussion of a typology of adaptive responses that may be most effective for different stakeholders. The most effective strategies are likely to be to reduce present vulnerability and to enhance a broad spectrum of capacity in responding to environmental, resource and economic perturbations. In some cases, such as design of water systems, an added risk factor should be considered.
Materialart:
Digitale Medien
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/B:MITI.0000004663.31074.64
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