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SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd Climate Change In Asia And The Pacific: How Can Countries Adapt? by Venkatachalam Anbumozhi and Meinhard Breiling and Selvarajah Pathmarajah and Vangimalla R Reddy and
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges to global economic development. Left unchecked, continued global warming could cause worldwide social and environmental disruption. The Asia and Pacific region is more vulnerable to climate change risks than other regions due to its dependence on the natural resources and agriculture sectors.
Densely populated coastal areas, weak institutions, and the poverty of a considerable proportion of its population add to the susceptibility of this region. Adaptationmaking adjustments in natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climate stimuli becomes a key strategy for sustaining economic growth.
This volume examines the framework conditions for integrating climate change adaptation measures into agriculture, water, and natural resources management activities for the Asia and Pacific region. Based on the review of country experiences, the book describes key dimensions, suggests interventions for further exploration, and serves as a basis for planning and mainstreaming climate change adaptation into sectoral planning