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...
This collection showcases experiences from research and field projects in climate change adaptation on the African continent. It includes a set of ...
This book showcases vital lessons learned from research, field projects and best practice examples with regard to climate change adaptation in countries throughout the Pacific region, a part of the planet that is particularly vulnerable to and affected by climate change.The book's primary goals are to document the wealth of experiences in the region available today, to encourage cross-sector interactions among the various stakeholders in the region, and to help transfer results to other countries and regions. Accordingly, it gathers a set of papers presented at a symposium on climate change...
This book showcases vital lessons learned from research, field projects and best practice examples with regard to climate change adaptation in countri...
This edited book responds to the need for a better understanding of how climate change affects North America and for the identification of processes, methods and tools that may help countries and communities to develop a more robust adaptive capacity. It showcases successful examples of how to manage the social, economic and environmental complexities posed by climate change. The book attempts to synthesize various branches of resilience and adaptation scholarship into a cohesive text that highlights field research and best practices that are shaping policy and practice in a wide geography...
This edited book responds to the need for a better understanding of how climate change affects North America and for the identification of processe...
This book showcases experiences from research, field projects and best practice in climate change adaptation in countries in the Latin American region, focusing on managing vulnerability and fostering resilience. It includes a selection of papers presented at a specialist symposium on climate change adaptation held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in November 2016.Consistent with the need for more cross-sectoral interaction among the various stakeholders working in the field of climate change adaptation in Latin America, the book documents and disseminates the wealth of experiences in the region. It...
This book showcases experiences from research, field projects and best practice in climate change adaptation in countries in the Latin American region...
Thema dieses Bandes sind die Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) der UN. Die Vereinten Nationen (UN) wollen in den nachsten 15 Jahren Hunger und extreme Armut auf der ganzen Welt beseitigen. Die Umsetzung der SDGs benotigt konkrete Ansatze, die dazu fuhren, dass die Ergebnisse der Forschung und Lehre uber, fur und zum Thema Nachhaltigkeit u.a. zur Umsetzung der SDGs beitragen. Es ist erforderlich, dass mehr Innovation in der Nachhaltigkeitsforschung entsteht. Dieses Buch verfolgt zwei Ziele: Informationen uber laufende Forschungsprojekte- und ergebnisse im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit zu...
Thema dieses Bandes sind die Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) der UN. Die Vereinten Nationen (UN) wollen in den nachsten 15 Jahren Hunge...
This multidisciplinary handbook explores concrete case studies which illustrate how sustainability science and research can contribute to the realization of the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It contains contributions from sustainability researchers from across the world.
This multidisciplinary handbook explores concrete case studies which illustrate how sustainability science and research can contribute to the realizat...
In this handbook social science researchers who focus on sustainability present and discuss their findings, including empirical work, case studies, teaching and learning innovations, and applied projects. As such, the book offers a basis for the dissemination of information, ideas and experiences acquired in the execution of research projects, especially initiatives which have influenced behavior, decision-making, or policy. Furthermore, it introduces methodological approaches and projects which aim to offer a better understanding of sustainability across society and economic...
In this handbook social science researchers who focus on sustainability present and discuss their findings, including empirical work, case studies,...
