International Perspectives on Climate Change Latin America and Beyond
This collected volume deals with emerging issues related to climate variation, climate change and adaptation technologies, with a special focus on Latin American countries. Presenting a variety of adaptation strategies and projects currently being undertaken and implemented, the book showcases how L...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2014, 2014
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Edition: | 1st ed. 2014 |
Series: | Climate Change Management
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Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | This collected volume deals with emerging issues related to climate variation, climate change and adaptation technologies, with a special focus on Latin American countries. Presenting a variety of adaptation strategies and projects currently being undertaken and implemented, the book showcases how Latin American nations are struggling to meet the challenges of climate change. Latin America as a whole and Central America in particular is one of the most vulnerable regions of the world and is severely affected by recurrent extreme climate-related events. This volume documents and analyzes the main challenges and lessons learned, serving to disseminate knowledge beyond the region and enhance international research and policy cooperation |
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Physical Description: | IX, 316 p. 69 illus online resource |
ISBN: | 9783319044897 |