Climate Change in Asia and the Pacific: How Can Countries Adapt?

Abstract

Climate change is real and adapting to it is an urgent issue for all, particularly for the less developed countries of the Asia and Pacific region. They have contributed the least to the emission of greenhouse gases, but they are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. This book compiles policies and best practices on climate change adaptation, focusing on the structural and nonstructural measures applied in the Asia and the Pacific region to adapt to climate change. The book focuses on water resources, agriculture, and natural resources management, the most vital sectors for the region, from environmental, social, and economic perspectives. Although the book targets the Asia and the Pacific region, key findings are relevant to other regions, such as Africa and Latin America. Climate Change in Asia and the Pacific: How Can Countries Adapt? will provide insight to policymakers, scholars, and development experts on how the Asia and Pacific region can adapt to climate change.