Author | : Walter Leal Filho |
File Size | : 44,7 Mb |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 24 March 2014 |
ISBN | : 9783319044897 |
Pages | : 316 pages |
International Perspectives on Climate Change by Walter Leal Filho Book PDF Summary
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.