| Title | : | International Perspectives on Climate Change |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Walter Leal Filho, Fátima Alves, Sandra Caeiro & Ulisses M. Azeiteiro |
| Release | : | 2014-03-24 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Economics, Books, Business & Personal Finance, Science & Nature, Earth Sciences, Finance, Nature |
| Size | : | 5468536 |
| 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. |
