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.
Serija: | Climate Change Management |
Leidėjas: | Springer Nature Switzerland |
Išleidimo metai: | 2014 |
Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 328 |
ISBN-10: | 3319044885 |
ISBN-13: | 9783319044880 |
Formatas: | Knyga kietu viršeliu |
Kalba: | Anglų |
Žanras: | Environmental economics |
Parašykite atsiliepimą apie „International Perspectives on Climate Change: Latin America and Beyond“