Call number:
PIK N 076-09-0032
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents: Part I: Adaptation Science examines the evolution of conceptual thinking about adaptation and tackles the complexities of conceptual issues. Part II: Adaptation, Coping and Resilience covers the specifics of what adaptation is and features case studies and examples of adaptation, constraints to adaptation and examinations of adaptation vis-à-vis coping and resilience. Part III: Adaptation, Risk and Vulnerability discusses the specific role of adaptation in reducing vulnerability to climate change and disaster risk and the relationship between adaptation and risk management.Part IV: Adaptation and Development covers the relationship between future development and immense challenges posed by the needs of adaptation. Part V: Adaptation and Climate Change Policy discusses adaptation within the UNFCCC and other policy mechanisms, such as insurance and legal issues arising from adaptation.
Type of Medium:
Monograph available for loan
Pages:
XX, 459 S. : graph. Darst.
ISBN:
9781844075317
Location:
A 18 - must be ordered
Branch Library:
PIK Library
