Climate Change and Vulnerability and Adaptation

✍ Scribed by Adejuwon, James; Barros, Vincente; Burton, Ian; Conde, Cecilia; Kulkarni, Jyoti; Lasco, Rodel; Leary, Neil; Nyong, Anthony; Pulhin, Juan

• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Year: 2013
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 845
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

'Sound and solid case studies on vulnerability and adaptation have been woefully lacking in the international discourse on climate change. This set of books begins to bridge the gap.'Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of United Nations Environment Programme'Important reading for students and practitioners alike.'Martin Parry, Co-Chair, Working Group II (Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability), Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)'Fills an important gap in our understanding ... It is policy-relevant and deserves to be widely read.'Richard Klein, Senior R.  Read more...

Abstract: 'Sound and solid case studies on vulnerability and adaptation have been woefully lacking in the international discourse on climate change. This set of books begins to bridge the gap.'Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of United Nations Environment Programme'Important reading for students and practitioners alike.'Martin Parry, Co-Chair, Working Group II (Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability), Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)'Fills an important gap in our understanding ... It is policy-relevant and deserves to be widely read.'Richard Klein, Senior R

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Cover
Climate Change and Vulnerability
Copyright
Contents
List of Figures and Tables
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1 For Whom the Bell Tolls: Vulnerabilities in a Changing Climate
Introduction
Natural Resources
Coastal Areas and Small Islands
Rural Economies and Food Security
Human Health
Conclusion
References
Part II: Natural Resource Systems
Chapter 2 Vulnerability of Southern African Biodiversity to Climate Change
Introduction
Description of the Biomes Studied
Research Framework and Methodology Vulnerability of Different Biomes and Species to the Impacts of Climate ChangeOther Factors Likely to Influence Ecosystem and Species Vulnerability
Human Dependencies on Biodiversity
Conclusion
Notes
References
Chapter 3 Forest Responses to Changing Rainfall in the Philippines
Introduction
Methodology
Results and Discussion
Adaptation Strategies and Options for Philippine Forests
Adaptation Strategies Identified by Stakeholders
Conclusions
References
Chapter 4 Vulnerability of Mongolia's Pastoralists to Climate Extremes and Changes
Introduction
Changing Climate: Observed Trends Climate, Environment and LivelihoodChanging Institutions, Policies and Resources
Climate Change: Future Projections and Impacts
Note
References
Chapter 5 Resource System Vulnerability to Climate Stresses in the Heihe River Basin of Western China
Introduction
Assessing Resource System Vulnerability
Case Study of the Heihe River Basin
Preliminary Results of Resource Vulnerability in the Heihe River Basin
Conclusions
References
Part III: Coastal Areas
Chapter 6 Storm Surges, Rising Seas and Flood Risks in Metropolitan Buenos Aires
Introduction
The Physical System Assessing Present and Future Vulnerability to Recurrent FloodsPresent and Future Vulnerability
Other Factors that Enhance Social Vulnerability to Climate Change
Conclusion
Notes
References
Chapter 7 Climate and Water Quality in the Estuarine and Coastal Fisheries of the Río de la Plata
Introduction
Río de la Plata Basin Climate Baseline (1961-1990)
The Río de la Plata River Estuary: Setting, Subsystems and Sectors
Indicators of Susceptibility, Impact and Vulnerability
Coastal Fishery System Vulnerability in the Pajas Blancas Fishing Community Future Climate Scenarios and Some Environmental ImpactsSome Conjectures about Climate Scenarios, Environmental Vulnerability and Impacts
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8 Climate Change and the Tourism- Dependent Economy of the Seychelles
Introduction
Past Climate Events and their Impacts
Tourism in the Seychelles
Tourism and Climate
A Survey of Tourists to the Seychelles
A Statistical Model of Tourist Visits to the Seychelles
Implications for the Seychelles Economy
Adaptation Strategies
References
Part IV: Rural Economy and Food Security

✦ Subjects

Earth & Environmental Sciences.;Meteorology & Climatology.