International Perspectives on Climate Change - Walter Leal Filho, Fátima Alves, Sandra Caeiro & Ulisses M. Azeiteiro

International Perspectives on Climate Change

By Walter Leal Filho, Fátima Alves, Sandra Caeiro & Ulisses M. Azeiteiro

  • Release Date: 2014-03-24
  • Genre: Economics

Description

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.