Renewing Local Planning To Face Climate Change In The Tropics
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Renewing Local Planning To Face Climate Change In The Tropics
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Author : Maurizio Tiepolo
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-07-05
Renewing Local Planning To Face Climate Change In The Tropics written by Maurizio Tiepolo and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-05 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book aims to inspire decision makers and practitioners to change their approach to climate planning in the tropics through the application of modern technologies for characterizing local climate and tracking vulnerability and risk, and using decision-making tools. Drawing on 16 case studies conducted mainly in the Caribbean, Central America, Western and Eastern Africa, and South East Asia it is shown how successful integration of traditional and modern knowledge can enhance disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change in the tropics. The case studies encompass both rural and urban settings and cover different scales: rural communities, cities, and regions. In addition, the book looks to the future of planning by addressing topics of major importance, including residual risk integration in local development plans, damage insurance and the potential role of climate vulnerability reduction credits. In many regions of the tropics, climate planning is growing but has still very low quality. This book identifies the weaknesses and proposes effective solutions.
Renewing Local Planning To Face Climate Change In The Tropics
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Author : Maurizio Tiepolo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-10-08
Renewing Local Planning To Face Climate Change In The Tropics written by Maurizio Tiepolo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-08 with Political Science categories.
This book aims to inspire decision makers and practitioners to change their approach to climate planning in the tropics through the application of modern technologies for characterizing local climate and tracking vulnerability and risk, and using decision-making tools. Drawing on 16 case studies conducted mainly in the Caribbean, Central America, Western and Eastern Africa, and South East Asia it is shown how successful integration of traditional and modern knowledge can enhance disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change in the tropics. The case studies encompass both rural and urban settings and cover different scales: rural communities, cities, and regions. In addition, the book looks to the future of planning by addressing topics of major importance, including residual risk integration in local development plans, damage insurance and the potential role of climate vulnerability reduction credits. In many regions of the tropics, climate planning is growing but has still very low quality. This book identifies the weaknesses and proposes effective solutions. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.
Planning To Cope With Tropical And Subtropical Climate Change
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Author : Maurizio Tiepolo
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2016-09-12
Planning To Cope With Tropical And Subtropical Climate Change written by Maurizio Tiepolo and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-12 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book provides examples of climate change characterization and decision-making tools for subtropical and tropical adaptation planning. It is intended for local operators, physical planners, besides researchers and students of these subjects. The first chapter describes the status of climate planning in large subtropical and tropical cities. The following six chapters discuss hazards (drought, intense precipitations, sea level rise, sea water intrusion) and early warning systems. Nine chapters enlarge on flood risk analysis and preliminary mapping, climate change vulnerability, comparing contingency plans in various scales and presenting experiences centred on adaptation planning. The last three chapters introduce some best practices of weather and climate change monitoring and flood risk mapping and assessment.
Urban Climate Challenges In The Tropics
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Author : M. Rohinton Emmanuel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Urban Climate Challenges In The Tropics written by M. Rohinton Emmanuel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with City planning categories.
"Among the places worst hit by climate change are areas of high urban growth in the warm, humid tropics of Asia and Latin America. In these places, the global trend of rapid urbanisation and conditions of local warming compound the effects of climate change. This three-part book explores the unique local climate consequences of urban growth trajectories of tropical cities and provides strategies and design approaches to enhance the quality of life of tropical urban dwellers in the face of urban warming. Part One considers the philosophical basis of the climate challenge in this context and investigates tropical urbanism from the viewpoints of urban activity patterns and the notion of 'thermal pleasure'. Part Two explores specific, practical techniques in enhancing ventilation, shading and greenery as well as the challenges in local climate assessment in the tropics. Part Three explores the barriers and future opportunities for climate-sensitive urban planning and presents specific examples of good practice, contextualized within the wider global debate on adapting to climate change. Urban Climate Challenges in the Tropics is an indispensable companion for planners, designers, architects and students of all levels."--Provided by publisher.
The Palgrave Handbook Of Socio Ecological Resilience In The Face Of Climate Change
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Author : Sunil Nautiyal
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-09-01
The Palgrave Handbook Of Socio Ecological Resilience In The Face Of Climate Change written by Sunil Nautiyal and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-01 with Business & Economics categories.
This book shares experiences and knowledge on climate change impacts and adaptation, risk reduction strategies, communities’ responses, and best practices from different landscapes of India. It provides insights into climate change risk reduction in trans-disciplinary frameworks. The findings and discussions put forward in the chapters, largely based on micro-level case studies, provide an in-depth understanding of interactions among ecology, society, and economy under different conditions of changing climate. It contains critical discussion on both existing and required actions as adjustments to climate change impacts by different actors at diverse scales and contexts. The recommendations will be beneficial in climate change adaptation planning for India and other developing countries, where a large portion of the population directly depends on climate-sensitive sectors. The content of the book is interdisciplinary and it will be beneficial for scholars and practitioners from natural science, social science, policy, and governance across the continents.
Tropical Constrained Environments And Sustainable Adaptations
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Author : Simona Azzali
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-03-16
Tropical Constrained Environments And Sustainable Adaptations written by Simona Azzali and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-16 with Business & Economics categories.
This book investigates resource-constrained environments in the tropics and subtropics where people’s lives and businesses are affected, and adaptations occur periodically. Constrained environments are unique territories characterised by challenging circumstances, limited land and natural resources. They can be places with a small municipal boundary or cities in which parts around them may be consumed by ocean, bay or mountains. Those places face hard physical boundaries like coastlines and mountains, which in addition to policy decisions that may limit height or density, can also serve to limit capacity for expansion. Successful communities and businesses tend to survive in a changing environment given their strong intuitive and forward-looking adaptations. This book delves into the role of urban planning and design in the promotion of business and adaptations of people and communities. Additionally, the focus takes into account impact analysis and the effects of an expanding populations, including growing migrant flows, and business needs on the built environment of land-constrained territories
Open Cities Open Data
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Author : Scott Hawken
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2019-09-26
Open Cities Open Data written by Scott Hawken and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-26 with Social Science categories.
Today the world’s largest economies and corporations trade in data and its products to generate value in new disruptive markets. Within these markets vast streams of data are often inaccessible or untapped and controlled by powerful monopolies. Counter to this exclusive use of data is a promising world-wide “open-data” movement, promoting freely accessible information to share, reuse and redistribute. The provision and application of open data has enormous potential to transform exclusive, technocratic “smart cities” into inclusive and responsive “open-cities”. This book argues that those who contribute urban data should benefit from its production. Like the city itself, the information landscape is a public asset produced through collective effort, attention, and resources. People produce data through their engagement with the city, creating digital footprints through social medial, mobility applications, and city sensors. By opening up data there is potential to generate greater value by supporting unforeseen collaborations, spontaneous urban innovations and solutions, and improved decision-making insights. Yet achieving more open cities is made challenging by conflicting desires for urban anonymity, sociability, privacy and transparency. This book engages with these issues through a variety of critical perspectives, and presents strategies, tools and case studies that enable this transformation.
Applications Of Environmental Biotechnology For Global Sustainability
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Author : Dr. Korla Swapnavahini, Dr. P. Mahalakshmi, Dr. S. Carmel Punitha, Dr. D. Jayarajan, and Dr. Sunanda Shashikant Aswale
language : en
Publisher: GLOBAL ACADEMY YAYINCILIK VE DANIŞMANLIK HİZMETLERİ SANAYİ TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ
Release Date : 2023-02-03
Applications Of Environmental Biotechnology For Global Sustainability written by Dr. Korla Swapnavahini, Dr. P. Mahalakshmi, Dr. S. Carmel Punitha, Dr. D. Jayarajan, and Dr. Sunanda Shashikant Aswale and has been published by GLOBAL ACADEMY YAYINCILIK VE DANIŞMANLIK HİZMETLERİ SANAYİ TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-03 with Science categories.
Editors: Dr. Korla Swapnavahini, Dr. P. Mahalakshmi, Dr. S. Carmel Punitha, Dr. D. Jayarajan, and Dr. Sunanda Shashikant Aswale All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without permission. Any person who does any unauthorized act in relation to this publication may be liable for criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. First Published, 2023 ISBN: 978-625-8284-30-0 (Turkey) Yayımcı Hukuki Adı (Publisher Legal Name) GLOBAL ACADEMY YAYINCILIK VE DANIŞMANLIK HİZMETLERİ SANAYİ TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ Published by: GLOBAL ACADEMY GLOBAL ACADEMY YAYINCILIK VE DANIŞMANLIK HİZMETLERİ SANAYİ TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ E-mail: globalyayinlari@gmail.com Website: https://www.globalacademy.com.tr
Hydrological Drought
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Author : Lena M. Tallaksen
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2023-09-17
Hydrological Drought written by Lena M. Tallaksen and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-17 with Science categories.
Hydrological Drought: Processes and Estimation Methods for Streamflow and Groundwater, Second Edition provides a comprehensive review of processes and estimation methods for streamflow and groundwater drought. It includes a qualitative conceptual understanding of drought features and processes, a detailed presentation of estimation methods and tools, practical examples and impacts relevant for operational practice. The drought phenomenon and its diversity across the world are illustrated using a global set of daily streamflow series, whereas regional and local aspects of drought are studied using a combination of hydrological time series and catchment information. Hydrological Drought: Processes and Estimation Methods for Streamflow and Groundwater, Second Edition concludes with human impacts, including climate change impacts on drought, drought forecasting and early warning and examples of procedures on how to manage water during drought. The majority of the examples are taken from regions where the rivers run most of the year, but not exclusively. The material presented ranges from well-established knowledge and analysing methods to recent developments in drought research. Its nature varies accordingly, from a more traditional textbook and clear overview to that of a research paper, which introduces recent approaches and methodologies for drought analysis. Includes a number of innovative tools (self-guided tours, worked examples and software) to support both the understanding and teaching of different methods for evaluating drought severity, human impacts, ecological effects of drought and regional methods that enable estimation Offers applications/demonstrations using a comprehensive database of streamflow and thematic data from a large number of national and international agencies, which illustrate how data are used when evaluating drought severity Presents the state of the art of hydrological drought, including well established knowledge as well as recent developments in drought research
Food Systems Resilience
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language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2022-07-13
Food Systems Resilience written by and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-13 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book addresses some of the major challenges of food systems associated with a diversity of agricultural contexts and priorities. It contributes to the conversation on global food and nutrition security by unpacking the intertwined connections between food system resilience, food policies, and global food markets. The contributing authors provide careful analyses of how shocks to food systems (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns) and crises to global food systems (e.g., the global food price crisis of 2008) have disrupted the food value chains in ways that undermine global initiatives to achieve food and nutrition security for all. The book is divided into two sections. Section 1 focuses on global food systems transformation with the goal of moving towards resilience. Two chapters in this section employ a global context approach to address the key factors undermining food systems’ resilience and sustainability. Section 2 presents case studies drawn from Africa, Asia, and Europe with different pathways for the transition to food systems resilience, highlighting the importance of policy approaches as well as smart and innovative strategies to ensure the production of nutritious foods at affordable costs, the reduction of food wastage, and the valorization of sub-products.