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Socioeconomic Study Of Climate Change
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Author : Md. Mahmudul Alam
language : en
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Release Date : 2010-01-01
Socioeconomic Study Of Climate Change written by Md. Mahmudul Alam and has been published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Business & Economics categories.
The factors affecting climate are changing all over the world. This phenomenon has multidimensional impacts on human livelihoods. Different groups of people are affected in different ways. Among all sectors, agriculture is highly dependent on climate variables. As a consequence, the socioeconomic profiles of farm as well as farmers are changing with the changing climate. In the existing literature there is a large gap about the relationship between climate change and the socioeconomic characteristics of livelihoods. This study is an attempt to find out a conclusive result about the relationship between the agents of climate change and the agents of agricultural sustainability, the effects of climate change on agriculture and socioeconomic status of the farmers, and their patterns of adaptation. This study is mostly focused on paddy sector in the context of Malaysia. It is conducted under the research project “The economics of climate change: Economic dimensions of climate change, impacts and adaptation practices in agriculture sector: Case of paddy sector in Malaysia” of the Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI) of National University of Malaysia (UKM). This book is divided into seven chapters. Initial chapter provides a background of the study and methodology that consists of data, variables, model and tools for analysis. Chapter two provides a review of related literature about the scenario of climate change; its vulnerability and impacts on agricultural sustainability as well as socioeconomic sustainability of farmers; and the adaptation of climate change in terms of farming practices and socioeconomic practices. Chapter three describes the socioeconomic profile of paddy farming households including the particulars related to social status and economic status of farmers, and firm level activities, assets and production practices. Chapter four assesses the vulnerability of climate change in terms of vulnerability of climate factors, vulnerability of agriculture and paddy farming, and vulnerability of socioeconomic status of the farmers. Chapter five finds out the impacts of climate change on agriculture, especially paddy farming, as well as socioeconomic status of farmers. Chapter six provides the approach and process of adaptation in terms of farmers’ understanding about climate change, farmers’ approaches towards adaptation, current supports from external parties for adaptation, and required supports for adaptation. Finally, chapter seven discusses summary and provides policy options and recommendations in term of government policy, farm level strategy, and relevant stakeholders’ involvement to proper cope with climate change and its adverse impacts. We hope that the book provides the linkage to facilitate better understanding of the socioeconomic perspectives of climate change. We also believe that the book will stimulate further research in the subject and the information provided will assist other researchers in their future research endeavors. Last but not least, the findings and outputs of this book will stimulate the knowledge input for effective policies in addressing the issue of climate change and its adaptation approaches.
Describing Socioeconomic Futures For Climate Change Research And Assessment
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2011-02-05
Describing Socioeconomic Futures For Climate Change Research And Assessment written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-05 with Science categories.
The implications of climate change for the environment and society depend on the rate and magnitude of climate change, but also on changes in technology, economics, lifestyles, and policy that will affect the capacity both for limiting and adapting to climate change. Describing Socioeconomic Futures for Climate Change Research and Assessment reviews the state of science for considering socioeconomic changes over long time frames and clarifies definitions and concepts to facilitate communication across research communities. The book also explores driving forces and key uncertainties that will affect impacts, adaptation, vulnerability and mitigation in the future. Furthermore, it considers research needs and the elements of a strategy for describing socioeconomic and environmental futures for climate change research and assessment. Describing Socioeconomic Futures for Climate Change Research and Assessment explores the current state of science in scenario development and application, asserting that while little attention has been given to preparing quantitative and narrative socioeconomic information, advances in computing capacity are making development of such probabilistic scenarios a reality. It also addresses a number of specific methodological challenges and opportunities and discusses opportunities for a next round of assessments.
Describing Socioeconomic Futures For Climate Change Research And Assessment
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Author : Panel on Socio-Economic Scenarios for Climate Change Research and Assessment
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-01-05
Describing Socioeconomic Futures For Climate Change Research And Assessment written by Panel on Socio-Economic Scenarios for Climate Change Research and Assessment and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-05 with categories.
The implications of climate change for the environment and society depend on the rate and magnitude of climate change, but also on changes in technology, economics, lifestyles, and policy that will affect the capacity both for limiting and adapting to climate change. Describing Socioeconomic Futures for Climate Change Research and Assessment reviews the state of science for considering socioeconomic changes over long time frames and clarifies definitions and concepts to facilitate communication across research communities. The book also explores driving forces and key uncertainties that will affect impacts, adaptation, vulnerability and mitigation in the future. Furthermore, it considers research needs and the elements of a strategy for describing socioeconomic and environmental futures for climate change research and assessment. Describing Socioeconomic Futures for Climate Change Research and Assessment explores the current state of science in scenario development and application, asserting that while little attention has been given to preparing quantitative and narrative socioeconomic information, advances in computing capacity are making development of such probabilistic scenarios a reality. It also addresses a number of specific methodological challenges and opportunities and discusses opportunities for a next round of assessments.
Climate Change
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Author : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
language : en
Publisher: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ; [Washington, D.C. : OECD Publications and Information Centre
Release Date : 1991
Climate Change written by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and has been published by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ; [Washington, D.C. : OECD Publications and Information Centre this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Law categories.
Socio Economic Issues Of Climate Change
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Author : Luni Piya
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-02-21
Socio Economic Issues Of Climate Change written by Luni Piya and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-21 with Science categories.
This book conducts a holistic analysis of climate change perceptions, vulnerabilities, impacts, and adaptation, based on the primary household-data collected from the Chepang community residing in the rural Mid-Hills of Nepal. Socio-economic and demographic data from the household survey is integrated with meteorological and spatial data to conduct an integrated analysis. Quantitative analysis is also supplemented by qualitative information. Given the context of ongoing climate change, the livelihoods issues of a highly marginalized Chepang community form the center-point of analysis. The book demonstrates that balanced assets possession is a prerequisite to strengthen the adaptive capacity of the households. Furthermore, the ability of translating adaptive capacity into adaptation actions is determined by the households’ ability to correctly perceive the changes and their access to various assets. The book recommends to ensure the availability of non-farm livelihood opportunities along with access to formal/vocational education and skill development training as these are the key factors contributing to reduce the vulnerability. The book concludes that mainstreaming of climate change into development efforts is a must for sustainable development.
Socioeconomic Study Of Climate Change
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Author : Md. Mahmudul Alam
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Socioeconomic Study Of Climate Change written by Md. Mahmudul Alam and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
The factors affecting climate are changing all over the world. This phenomenon has multidimensional impacts on human livelihoods. Different groups of people are affected in different ways. Among all sectors, agriculture is highly dependent on climate variables. As a consequence, the socioeconomic profiles of farm as well as farmers are changing with the changing climate. In the existing literature there is a large gap about the relationship between climate change and the socioeconomic characteristics of livelihoods. This study is an attempt to find out a conclusive result about the relationship between the agents of climate change and the agents of agricultural sustainability, the effects of climate change on agriculture and socioeconomic status of the farmers, and their patterns of adaptation.
Climate Impacts On Sustainable Natural Resource Management
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Author : Pavan Kumar
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2021-12-01
Climate Impacts On Sustainable Natural Resource Management written by Pavan Kumar and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-01 with Political Science categories.
CLIMATE IMPACTS ON SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Climate change has emerged as one of the predominant global concerns of the 21st century. Statistics show that the average surface temperature of the Earth has increased by about 1.18°C since the late 19th century and the sea levels are rising due to the melting of glaciers. Further rise in the global temperature will have dire consequences for the survival of humans on the planet Earth. There is a need to monitor climatic data and associated drivers of changes to develop sustainable planning. The anthropogenic activities that are linked to climate change need scientific evaluation and must be curtailed before it is too late. This book contributes significantly in the field of sustainable natural resource management linked to climate change. Up to date research findings from developing and developed countries like India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and the USA have been presented through selected case studies covering different thematic areas. The book has been organised into six major themes of sustainable natural resource management, determinants of forest productivity, agriculture and climate change, water resource management and riverine health, climate change threat on natural resources, and linkages between natural resources and biotic-abiotic stressors to develop the concept and to present the findings in a way that is useful for a wide range of readers. While the range of applications and innovative techniques is constantly increasing, this book provides a summary of findings to provide the updated information. This book will be of interest to researchers and practitioners in the field of environmental sciences, remote sensing, geographical information system, meteorology, sociology and policy studies related to natural resource management and climate change.
African Climate And Climate Change
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Author : Charles J. R. Williams
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-02-11
African Climate And Climate Change written by Charles J. R. Williams and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-11 with Science categories.
Compared to many other regions of the world, Africa is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and variability. Widespread poverty, an extensive disease burden and pockets of political instability across the continent has resulted in a low resilience and limited adaptative capacity of African society to climate related shocks and stresses. To compound this vulnerability, there remains large knowledge gaps on African climate, manifestations of future climate change and variability for the region and the associated problems of climate change impacts. Research on the subject of African climate change requires an interdisciplinary approach linking studies of environmental, political and socio-economic spheres. In this book we use different case studies on climate change and variability in Africa to illustrate different approaches to the study of climate change in Africa from across the spectrum of physical, social and political sciences. In doing so we attempt to highlight a toolbox of methodologies (along with their limitations and advantages) that may be used to further the understanding of the impacts of climate change in Africa and thus help form the basis for strategies to negate the negative implications of climate change on society.
Climate Change Gender Roles And Hierarchies
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Author : Phuong Ha Pham
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-11-18
Climate Change Gender Roles And Hierarchies written by Phuong Ha Pham and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-18 with Science categories.
This book examines changing gender roles, relations and hierarchies in an ethnic minority community in Central Viet Nam. After decades of war, the community continued its self-sufficient way of life in this remote forested mountainous region, but in recent years has been forced to respond to severe climate threats combined with sudden and destabilizing socioeconomic and regulatory change. Through the use of both qualitative (interview-based) and quantitative research methods, the book offers insights into the complex interactions between climate, regulatory and socioeconomic changes – including, paradoxically, the emergence of significant problems for both the community and the environment in the wake of policies designed to protect the natural environment. Facing greatly increased food and livelihood insecurity, the women and men of the community were pushed into the mainstream market economy without being fully prepared to participate in an economy that is still very new to them. These sudden transitions caused major shifts in gender roles and hierarchies, opening up new possibilities for women to increase their social status in a highly patriarchal context, but also at a cost for both women and men as women’s burdens increased and men’s traditional roles and livelihoods were lost. The book examines recent trends, including unanticipated changes and new possible policy-related approaches, and draws international comparisons with other ethnic minority, indigenous and remote communities facing similar complex forces of change. This book will be of interest to scholars and postgraduate students of climate change, gender, environment, and public policy and development studies.
Social Dimensions Of Climate Change
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Author : Robin Mearns
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2009-12-02
Social Dimensions Of Climate Change written by Robin Mearns and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-02 with Business & Economics categories.
While major strides have been made in the scientific understanding of climate change, much less understood is how these dynamics in the physical enviornment interact with socioeconomic systems. This book brings together the latest knowledge on the consequences of climate change for society and how best to address them.