Climate Change and Impacts in the Pacific: A Comprehensive Guide to the Region's Climate Crisis

Climate Change and Impacts in the Pacific presents a comprehensive overview of the current state of climate change in the Pacific region. This book provides a detailed analysis of the physical and social impacts of climate change on the region, including sea level rise, extreme weather events, and changes in ecosystems. The book also examines the policy responses to climate change in the Pacific, and identifies the challenges and opportunities for the region's future.

The Pacific region is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to climate change. The region is home to some of the world's most low-lying islands, which are threatened by sea level rise. The region is also experiencing more frequent and intense extreme weather events, such as cyclones, floods, and droughts. These events are causing widespread damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and livelihoods.

Climate Change and Impacts in the Pacific (Springer Climate)

by Barbara Heller

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The physical impacts of climate change are already being felt in the Pacific region. Sea level rise is causing coastal erosion and flooding, which is threatening homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Extreme weather events are also causing widespread damage to agriculture, fisheries, and tourism. The impacts of climate change are also being felt on human health, with increased rates of heat-related illnesses, respiratory problems, and waterborne diseases.

The social impacts of climate change are also significant. Climate change is causing displacement and migration, as people are forced to leave their homes due to rising sea levels and extreme weather events. Climate change is also exacerbating poverty and inequality, as the poor and vulnerable are disproportionately affected by its impacts.

The policy responses to climate change in the Pacific region are varied. Some countries have adopted ambitious climate change mitigation and adaptation policies, while others have been slower to take action. The book examines the different approaches to climate change policy in the region, and identifies the challenges and opportunities for the region's future.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive overview of the current state of climate change in the Pacific region
• Detailed analysis of the physical and social impacts of climate change on the region
• Examination of the policy responses to climate change in the Pacific
• Identification of the challenges and opportunities for the region's future

Target Audience:

• Climate change researchers and policymakers
• Students and academics studying climate change
• Anyone interested in the impacts of climate change on the Pacific region

About the Author:

Dr. Saleemul Huq is a leading expert on climate change and its impacts on the Pacific region. He is the Director of the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) in Bangladesh, and a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Sussex. Dr. Huq has published extensively on climate change, and his work has been cited by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

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Climate Change and Impacts in the Pacific is an essential resource for anyone interested in the impacts of climate change on the Pacific region. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of climate change in the region, and identifies the challenges and opportunities for the region's future. Free Download your copy today!

Climate Change and Impacts in the Pacific (Springer Climate)

by Barbara Heller

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	61268 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	711 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE