| Main Title |
Surviving climate change in small islands : a guidebook / |
| Other Authors |
|
| Publisher |
Tyndale Centre for Climate Change Research, |
| Year Published |
2005 |
| OCLC Number |
62312950 |
| Subjects |
Climatic changes ;
Greenhouse gases--Environmental aspects ;
Islands--Environmental aspects
|
| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EJBM |
TD885.5.G73S87 2005 |
|
Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
11/22/2005 |
|
| Collation |
{132} p. : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and web citations (p.101-117) |
| Contents Notes |
Why be concerned about climate change? -- Why adaptation to climate change is necessary in small islands -- How this guidebook can help you prepare for climate change -- Understanding climate change risks -- What can we expect from climate change? -- What determines the type and severity of climate change impacts? -- How to deal with the risks -- Assessing vulnerability and structuring an adaptation plan -- How to assess vulnerability climate -- How to assess the physical climate change hazards threatening your island -- Elements of an adaptation strategy -- Taking the first steps -- Developing an adaptation strategy -- Making plans to prepare for climate change -- Linking climate change with other planning processes -- Making successful adaptation decisions -- Implementing a climate change adaptation strategy -- Who implements adaptation? -- Legislation and enforcement -- Education and communication -- information and good science -- Financing adaptation -- Support networks. |
| Place Published |
Norwich, UK : |
| Access Notes |
Also available on the Internet. Viewed: 11/21/2005. |
| Corporate Au Added Ent |
Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
2005. |
| BIB Level |
m |
| Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
| OCLC Time Stamp |
20051121135458 |
| Language |
eng |
| Origin |
OCLC |
| Type |
CAT |
| OCLC Rec Leader |
01977nam 2200265Ka 45020 |
