International Perspectives on Climate Change Latin America and Beyond /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Leal Filho, Walter (Editor), Alves, Fátima (Editor), Caeiro, Sandra (Editor), Azeiteiro, Ulisses M. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: Climate Change Management,
• Subjects: Climate change.; Physical geography.; Environmental economics.; Economics.; Environmental Economics.; Climate Change Management and Policy.; Climate Change.; Earth System Sciences.
• Physical Description: IX, 316 p. 69 illus. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783319044897
• ISSN: 1610-2010

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.