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Climate Change Adaptation in Africa

Fostering Resilience and Capacity to Adapt
Climate Change Management

von: Walter Leal Filho, Simane Belay, Jokasha Kalangu, Wuta Menas, Pantaleo Munishi, Kumbirai Musiyiwa
213,99 €
Verlag:	Springer
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	27.03.2017
ISBN/EAN:	9783319495200
Sprache:	englisch

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Titelbeschreibung

<p>This collection showcases experiences from research and field projects in climate change adaptation on the African continent. It includes a set of papers presented at a symposium held in Addis Abeba in February 2016, which brought together international experts to discuss “fostering African resilience and capacity to adapt.” The papers introduce a wide range of methodological approaches and practical case studies to show how climate change adaptation can be implemented in regions and countries across the continent. Responding to the need for more cross-sectoral interaction among the various stakeholders working in the field of climate change adaptation, the book fosters the exchange of information on best practices across the African continent.</p>

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Part 1: Adaptation Methods and Approaches.- Part 2: Institutional Experiences on Adaptation, as well as Case Studies, Examples of Projects and of Good Practice.- Conclusion

Autorenportrait

<b>Walter Leal</b> is a Professor of Environment and Technology at MMU and at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, in Germany. Prof Leal directs the International Climate Change Information Programme (ICCIP) which is a leading programme on climate change education, information and communication. His research interests are on sustainable development, climate change and renewable energy.<div><br></div><div><br></div>

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This collection showcases experiences from research and field projects in climate change adaptation on the African continent. It includes a set of papers presented at a symposium held in Addis Abeba in February 2016, which brought together international experts to discuss “fostering African resilience and capacity to adapt.” The papers introduce a wide range of methodological approaches and practical case studies to show how climate change adaptation can be implemented in regions and countries across the continent. Responding to the need for more cross-sectoral interaction among the various stakeholders working in the field of climate change adaptation, the book fosters the exchange of information on best practices across the African continent.

Sonderbeitrag

Most comprehensive collection of articles on climate change adaptation in Africa Provides government and non government bodies with a sound basis to promote climate change adaptation efforts Presents a wide range of best practice cases from many African countries Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras