Understanding Climate Change Adaptation : Lessons from Community-Based Approaches

Ensor, Jonathan; Berger, Rachel

ISBN 10: 1853396834 / ISBN 13: 9781853396830

Published by Practical Action Publishing, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Climate Change Adaptation : Lessons from Community-Based Approaches
• Publisher: Practical Action Publishing
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853396834
• ISBN 13: 9781853396830
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Poor people bear the brunt of climate change since they live in those regions most affected by fluctuating temperatures, sea level rise, flooding and drought. Far from behaving as victims, however, they use the assets and resources at their disposal to adapt and survive. How can agencies assist local communities adapting to change? By what mechanisms can communities make the most of emerging information? Can effective community-based approaches be scaled up? Understanding Adaptation to Climate Change demonstrates that although communities' adaptation strategies may be varied and depend on local context, social networks play a pivotal role in accessing appropriate climate knowledge and resources and communicating useful approaches to other communities. The key activities of reducing vulnerability, fostering resilience and developing the capacity to experiment and learn are combined as appropriate. This book is essential reading for NGO practitioners, students and government and NGO policy makers who wish to gain an understanding of what adaptation means in theory and practice.

About the Author

Rachel Berger was formerly the climate change policy adviser at Practical Action and is co-author of Understanding Climate Change Adaptation.