As a state-of-the-art review of science and a holistic assessment of adaptation options, the book is essential reading for those concerned with responses to climate change, especially researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and graduate students.
This book covers adaptation issues from an interdisciplinary perspective, creating an understanding of the multifaceted nature of the topic. Historical, contemporary, and future insights into the issue allow readers to examine how to implement adaptation actions at different timescales and contexts. Contributions from leading scientists from around the world provide a holistic assessment of the subject and the adaptation options currently available.
Adapting to Climate Change Thresholds, Values and Governance is edited by Neil Adger from the University of East Anglia, Irene Lorenzoni University of East Anglia and Karen O'Brien from the Universitety of Oslo
PLAN contributors include Knut Bjørn Stokke, Marte Winsvold, Inger Lise Saglie and Jan Erling Klausen from the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research, and Per Ove Eikeland and Tor Håkon Inderberg from Fridtjof Nansen Institute.