International perspectives on climate change : Latin America and beyond

Describes research, projects and experiences on climate change from Latin American countries; Documents real case studies illustrating how climate change is perceived and seen in the region; Benchmarks Latin American perspectives with works in other parts of the world. This collected volume deals wi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Leal Filho, Walter (author)
Other Authors: Alves, Fátima (author), Caeiro, Sandra (author), Azeiteiro, Ulisses (author)
Format: book
Language:eng
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.2/3629
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorioaberto.uab.pt:10400.2/3629
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Summary:Describes research, projects and experiences on climate change from Latin American countries; Documents real case studies illustrating how climate change is perceived and seen in the region; Benchmarks Latin American perspectives with works in other parts of the world. 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.