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Theory and Practice of Climate Adaptation
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. As such, both the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and …
Implementing Climate Change Adaptation in Cities and Communities
This book analyzes how climate change adaptation can be implemented at the community, regional and national level. Featuring a variety of case studies, it illustrates strategies, …
Climate Change and Its Impacts
Responding to a need for a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the consequences of climate change, this book brings experts in climate science, engineering, urban planning, …
International Perspectives on Climate Change
This collected volume deals with emerging issues related to climate variation, climate change and adaptation technologies, with a special focus on Latin American countries. …
Climate Change Adaptation in Latin America
This book showcases experiences from research, field projects and best practice in climate change adaptation in countries in the Latin American region, focusing on managing …
Climate Literacy and Innovations in Climate Change Education
This book addresses the links between climate change and the threats it poses to sustainable development, from a distance education perspective. Discussing current trends and …
Handbook of Climate Change and Biodiversity
This book comprehensively describes essential research and projects on climate change and biodiversity. Moreover, it includes contributions on how to promote the climate agenda and …
Social Capital, Resilience and Adaptation on Small Islands
The book deals with the role of social capital regarding its potential to increase small islands’ adaptive capacity to climate change. The case study of the Isles of Scilly, UK, …
Climate Change and the Sustainable Use of Water Resources
The book explores the geo-chemical, physical, social and economic impacts of climate change on water supplies. It contains examples and case studies from a wide range of countries, …
The Economic, Social and Political Elements of Climate Change
A unique feature of this book is its strong practice-oriented nature: it contains a wide range of papers dealing with the social, economic and political aspects of climate change, …
Climate Change and the Role of Education
This book offers insights into the educational dimensions of climate change and promotes measures to improve education in this context. It is widely believed that education can …
Climate Change Adaptation in North America
This edited book responds to the need for a better understanding of how climate change affects North America and for the identification of processes, methods and tools that may …