Description: Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change by Jonathan Ensor, Rachel Berger, Saleemul Huq The findings in Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change reflect on experiences of CBA in practice, building on current academic research to frame lessons for adaptation planning in developing countries FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description As climate becomes less predictable and extreme weather events become more frequent, there is an urgent need for support that will help communities to prepare and adapt to changing conditions. This support is needed at the local level as well as the national, and must be framed by appropriate policy that secures real benefits for those most at risk. Community-based adaptation (CBA) has been extensively piloted by the NGO community to analyse and understand the impacts of climate change. It is vital that development practice on the ground, as well as the knowledge and capacity of those most affected, keeps pace with lessons that have emerged from more than a decade of action and research. This books findings reflect on experiences of CBA in practice to frame lessons for adaptation planning in developing countries and deepen understanding of CBA among researchers, students and practitioners with an interest in climate change adaptation. Author Biography Jonathan Ensor is a lecturer at the Centre for Applied Human Rights, University of York. He is author of Uncertain Futures: Adapting development to a changing climate and co-author with Rachel Berger of Understanding Climate Change Adaptation. Rachel Berger was formerly the climate change policy adviser at Practical Action and is co-author of Understanding Climate Change Adaptation. Saleemul Huq is Director of the International Centre for Climate Change and Development at the Independent University, Bangladesh and a Senior Fellow, International Institute for Environment and Development. He is a Lead Author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Table of Contents 1 Progress in adaptation 2 Power and politics in the governance of CBA 3 A natural focus for CBA 4 Rural livelihood diversification and adaptation to climate change CASE STUDIES 5 Assessing local adaptive capacity to climate change 6 The role of policies and institutions in adaptation planning 7 Economic analysis of a CBA project 8 Growing rooibos and a stronger community 9 Strengthening the food for assets approach to CBA 10 Indigenous knowledge and experience in adapting drought 11 Emerging lessons for CBA Promotional A fascinating and clear explanation of the objectives and challenges of community-based adaptation. Tim Forsyth, London School of Economics and Political Science This timely publication with its wealth of practical experience shows how community-based adaptation can be done, the expected challenges, and crucially, how it can be scaled up. Richard Ewbank, Climate Adviser, Christian Aid A long overdue critical analysis of community-based adaptation, linking conceptual challenges with vibrant examples from practice. Thomas Tanner, Overseas Development Institute, UK This book points the way to how to use adaptation in a pro-active and progressive manner. This is important research. Neil Adger, University of Exeter This book brings together the key strands of research, policy development, and project implementation, and provides a valuable resource for people seeking to understand and support CBA around the world. David Dodman, Senior Researcher, Human Settlements and Climate Change, International Institute for Environment and Development Details ISBN1853397903 Publisher Practical Action Publishing ISBN-10 1853397903 ISBN-13 9781853397905 Format Hardcover Imprint Practical Action Publishing Place of Publication Rugby Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Rachel Berger Short Title COMMUNITY-BASED ADAPTATION TO Language English Media Book DEWEY 333.7 Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-01-15 Pages 216 Author Saleemul Huq DOI 10.3362/9781780447902 Illustrations illustrations Subtitle Emerging lessons Affiliation International Institute for Environment and Development Position Senior Fellow UK Release Date 2014-01-15 AU Release Date 2014-01-15 NZ Release Date 2014-01-15 Edition Description Black and White Photos ed. Alternative 9781853397912 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133035484;
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ISBN-13: 9781853397905
Book Title: Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change
Number of Pages: 216 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change: Emerging Lessons
Publisher: Practical Action Publishing
Publication Year: 2014
Subject: Geography & Geosciences
Item Height: 234 mm
Item Weight: 496 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Rachel Berger, Saleemul Huq, Jonathan Ensor
Item Width: 156 mm
Format: Hardcover
