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Climate Change in the Asia-Pacific Region


Climate Change in the Asia-Pacific Region


Climate Change Management

von: Walter Leal Filho

CHF 118.00

Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 02.04.2015
ISBN/EAN: 9783319149387
Sprache: englisch

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<p>This book investigates the socio-economic impacts of Climate Change in the Asia-Pacific region. The authors put forward a strategy and action plans that can enhance the capacity of government agencies and non-governmental organizations to reduce the negative impacts of climate change. The needs and interests of critical and neglected groups are highlighted throughout the book, alongside the need for improving knowledge management on climate change. The case studies presented offer regional analyses for countries such as Australia, Bangladesh, China, Fiji, India, Mongolia, Nepal and the Philippines and cover issues such as livelihood vulnerability and displacement, climate migration, macroeconomic impacts, urban environmental governance and disaster management.</p>
Preface.- Part 1:- Climate Change and Socio-Economic Issues.- Part II: Policy and Technology Responses.
<b>Walter Leal Filho</b> is a professor at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany and Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, where he leads a set of international projects on matters related to sustainable development and climate change.
<p>This book investigates the socio-economic impacts of Climate Change in the Asia-Pacific region. The authors put forward a strategy and action plans that can enhance the capacity of government agencies and non-governmental organizations to reduce the negative impacts of climate change. The needs and interests of critical and neglected groups are highlighted throughout the book, alongside the need for improving knowledge management on climate change. The case studies presented offer regional analyses for countries such as Australia, Bangladesh, China, Fiji, India, Mongolia, Nepal and the Philippines, and cover issues such as livelihood vulnerability and displacement, climate migration, macroeconomic impacts, urban environmental governance and disaster management.</p>
Offers a special focus on climate change adaptation in the Asia-Pacific region Presents case studies from countries such as Australia, Bangladesh, China, Fiji, India, Mongolia, Nepal and the Philippines Puts forward concrete steps and strategies that can help cope with climate change Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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