1st Edition
Managing Adaptation to Climate Risk Beyond Fragmented Responses
232 Pages
43 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
232 Pages
43 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
232 Pages
43 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Climate change is the single largest threat to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and sustainable development. Addressing climate risk is a challenge for all. This book calls for greater collaboration between climate communities and disaster development communities. In discussing this, the book will evaluate the approaches used by each community to reduce the adverse... Read more
Introduction 1. The Sustainability Problem 2. The Climate Journey 3. Climate Extremes - Does a Post-normal Approach Make Sense? 4. Disaster Management 5. Adaptation 6. The Concept of Resilience 7. Development 8. Social Capital and Social Learning 9. Conclusion
Biography
O'Brien, Geoff; O'Keefe, Phil
