Climate change as environmental and economic hazard
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781849710893
Date de publication :
30 oct. 2009
Dimensions :
26,7 x 19,4 cm
Poids :
378 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The policy for climate change prioritises mitigation over adaptation. This title argues that although efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are vital, the new policy paradigm should shift the priority to adaptation, with a special focus on disaster risk reduction.