Adaptation to climate change in the developing world
University of East Anglia · Tyndall Centre · +1 more institution
Abstract
The world’s climate is changing and will continue to change into the coming century at rates projected to be unprecedented in recent human history. The risks associated with these changes are real but highly uncertain. Societal vulnerability to the risks associated with climate change may exacerbate ongoing social and economic challenges, particularly for those parts of societies dependent on resources that are sensitive to changes in climate. Risks are apparent in agriculture, fisheries and many other components that constitute the livelihood of rural populations in developing countries. In this paper we explore the nature of risk and vulnerability in the context of climate change and review the evidence on…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 24.13
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 64
Authors
5- WNW. Neil AdgerCorresponding
University of East Anglia, Tyndall Centre
- SHSaleemul Huq
International Institute for Environment and Development
- KBKatrina Brown
University of East Anglia, Tyndall Centre
- DCDeclan Conway
University of East Anglia, Tyndall Centre
- MHMike Hulme
University of East Anglia, Tyndall Centre
Topics & keywords
- Climate change
- Adaptive capacity
- Vulnerability (computing)
- Political economy of climate change
- Livelihood
- Psychological resilience
- Context (archaeology)
- Environmental resource management