International Perspectives on Climate Change: Latin America and Beyond
Walter Leal Filho, Fátima Alves, Sandra Caeiro, Ulisses Azeiteiro - International Perspectives on Climate Change: Latin America and Beyond
Published: 2014-04-04 | ISBN: 3319044885 | PDF | 316 pages | 8 MB
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.