Within the project “cc.alps – climate change: thinking one step further!” the International Commission for the Protection of the Alps (CIPRA) investigates climate response measures in the Alps.

Growing understanding of the need to adapt to the impacts of climate change has led to a significant rise in ongoing and planned adaptation action in the developing regions of the world, including

With the increasing certainty found in recent climate change reports (IPCC, 2007; Cayan et al., 2006) it appears that even with reductions in greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions some level of climate

From the Executive Summary:

From the Executive Summary:

When disasters happen, the speed and effectiveness of response depends very heavily on local organizations that represent the needs of those most impacted and most vulnerable.

This report presents the findings of a pilot project initiated by the U.S.

Adaptations to accommodate climate change will frame the future for countries and communities across the globe.

This report synthesizes 19 of the 20 CCIAD commissioned research projects, 2007-08, and integrates discussions drawn from the workshop, Understanding Adaptation and Adaptive Capacity, held June 5,