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    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This open access book presents the latest Japanese research for the projection of climate change impacts and the evaluation of adaptation policies, with a particular focus on the S-18 Project—a nationwide, interdisciplinary research initiative involving experts from various fields. Readers can get a comprehensive view of the latest knowledge and strategies to combat climate change impacts in Japan ... Leer más

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    Series Libro 3 - Icp Series On Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, And Mitigation
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  • African Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation

    Series series Reference Module Earth and Environmental Sciences
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  • Methods of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

    Series series Natural and Built Environment Series
    Environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) is an important and often obligatory part of proposing or launching any development project. Delivering a successful ESIA needs not only an understanding of the theory but also a detailed knowledge of the methods for carrying out the processes required. Riki Therivel and Graham Wood bring together the latest advice on best practicefrom experienced ... Leer más

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  • Green Infrastructure and Climate Change Adaptation

    Function, Implementation and Governance

    Edición de Futoshi Nakamura ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
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  • Bridging Science And Policy Implication For Managing Climate Extremes

    Series Libro 10 - World Scientific Series On Asia-pacific Weather And Climate
    Since 1980, the number of climate-related disasters has been greatly increased globally. Scientific consensus based on the IPCC fifth report suggested that global warming would bring more intense and frequent extreme climate events. These climate-related disasters hinder the achievement of sustainable economic growth and prosperity by disrupting supply chains, impeding production, destroying ... Leer más

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  • Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation

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    Series series Conservation Science and Practice
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