Although scientific uncertainties exist with regard to magnitude of climate change, there is ample scientific evidence to suggest that climate change is now having and will have significant impacts
More than two years have passed since the City of Satellite Beach (Florida) accepted a report summarizing the results of a project commissioned to assess its vulnerability to sea-level rise.
Neera Shrestha Pradhan, Vijay R. Khadgi, Lisa Schipper, Nanki Kaur, and Tighe Geoghegan (Eds.) Published: March 02, 2012
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Climate change impacts in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region are particularly severe owing to the large amount of the population depending on climate-sensitive livelihoods such as agriculture.
Siri Eriksen, Paulina Aldunce, Chandra Sekhar Bhainipati, Rafeel D'Almeida Martins, John Isaac Molefe, Charles Nhemachena, Karen O'Brien, Felix Olorunfemi, Jacob Park, Linda Sygna, and Kirsten Ulsrud Published: June 08, 2011
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Climate adaptation has become a pressing issue. Yet little attention has been paid to the consequences of adaptation policies and practices for sustainability.
William L. Gaines, David W. Peterson, Cameron A. Thomas, and Richy J. Harrod Published: February 01, 2012
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Forest managers are seeking practical guidance on how to adapt their current practices and, if necessary, their management goals, in response to climate change.
Lambourne and Chowdhury Published: November 11, 2011
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The aim of this conference is to present research by leading international academics and officials from affected countries on climate change and migration/displacement to an Australian audience, wi
Abhas K Jha, Robin Bloch, and Jessica Lamond Published: February 15, 2012
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Urban flooding is a serious and growing development challenge, particularly for the residents of the rapidly expanding towns and cities in developing countries.
Christopher B. Field, Vicente Barros, Thomas F. Stocker, Qin Dahe, David Jon Dokken, Kristie L. Ebi, Michael D. Mastrandrea, Katharine J. Mach, Gian-Kasper Plattner, Simon K. Allen, Melinda Tignor, and Pauline M. Midgley Published: April 01, 2012
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Extreme weather and climate events, interacting with exposed and vulnerable human and natural systems, can lead to disasters.