Developing Adaptation Policy and Practice in Europe: Multi-level Governance of Climate Change

Mitigation is necessary, but will not be sufficient for us to avoid climate change – given existing emission levels, we will also need to adapt to the consequences of climate change. “Developing Adaptation Policy and Practice in Europe: Multi-level Governance of Climate Change” targets the developme...

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Other Authors: Keskitalo, E. Carina H. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2010, 2010
Edition:1st ed. 2010
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • – Adaptation to Climate Change in Europe: Theoretical Framework and Study Design
  • Addressing Adaptation in the EU Policy Framework
  • Climate Change Adaptation in the United Kingdom: England and South-East England
  • Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation: The Case of Multi-Level Governance in Finland
  • Adapting to Climate Change in Sweden: National Policy Development and Adaptation Measures in Västra Götaland
  • ‘Planning for Today’: The Nature and Emergence of Adaptation Measures in Italy
  • Planned Adaptation Measures in Industrialised Countries: A Comparison of Select Countries Within and Outside the EU
  • Conclusion: The Development of Adaptive Capacity and Adaptation Measures in European Countries