Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainability

Climate change refers to long-term shifts and alterations in atmospheric conditions on Earth, primarily caused by human activities. Climate change adaptation refers to the process of adjusting to climate changes and their effects. It involves implementing strategies to minimize damage using measures like improving infrastructure resilience, developing drought-resistant crops, enhancing water management, and protecting coastal areas from sea-level rise. Disaster risk reduction, an important aspect of climate change adaptation, involves strategies and practices aimed at minimizing vulnerabilities and disaster risks to prevent and mitigate the impact of natural and man-made hazards. Sustainability refers to the practice of meeting present needs without compromising the needs of future generations. It comprises environmental protection, responsible resource management, and social equity. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and sustainability. Such selected concepts that redefine this area of interest have been presented herein. In this book, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of this subject as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.