International Perspectives on Climate Change by Walter Leal Filho, Fátima Alves, Sandra Caeiro & Ulisses M. Azeiteiro

International Perspectives on Climate Change

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  • Genre Economics
  • Publisher World Bank Publications
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  • Size 5.22 MB
  • Length 224 Pages

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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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