International Perspectives on Climate Change: Latin America and Beyond
Author:   Walter Leal Filho ,  Fátima Alves ,  Sandra Caeiro ,  Ulisses M. Azeiteiro
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
ISBN:  

9783319355726


Pages:   316
Publication Date:   03 September 2016
Format:   Paperback
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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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Author:   Walter Leal Filho ,  Fátima Alves ,  Sandra Caeiro ,  Ulisses M. Azeiteiro
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   4.978kg
ISBN:  

9783319355726


ISBN 10:   3319355724
Pages:   316
Publication Date:   03 September 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface.- Part I: Impacts of Change Impacts in Regions and Geographical Areas.- Part II: The Management of Climate Change Impacts.- Part III: The Role of Policy-Making and the Contribution of Information, Communication and Stakeholders' Involvement.

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Walter Leal (BSc, PhD, DSc, DPhil, DL, DLitt, DEd) is a Senior Professor and Head of the Research and Transfer Centre ""Applications of Life Sciences"" at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany and at London Metropolitan University Business School.

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