Managing adaptation to climate risk - beyond fragmented responses
Publication Year
2014
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Calls for greater collaboration between climate communities and disaster development communities to address climate risk reduction. Evaluates approaches used by each community to reduce the adverse effects of climate change, and argues that adaptation focused on peoples’ livelihoods, rather than technology, is the best way to reduce risk. Also looks at the concept of resilience as a way of bringing together these communities, in which the capacity to respond to and cope with disruptive events is embedded. Explores various models of resilience and evaluates the scope for a holistic approach where these communities can build communities resilient to climate driven risks.
Document History
Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group.
Author
O'Brien, G. and O'Keefe, P.
ISBN
9780415600941
Publisher Information
Routledge
An imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group, Routledge publishes books in the humanities, social sciences, built environment, education, health, and other professional subjects.
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