Climate Change Signals and Response: A Strategic Knowledge Compendium for India

By: Chandra Venkataraman and Trupti Mishra and Subimal Ghosh and Subhankar Karmakar

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Synopsis: This book provides a synthesis of research findings, in terms of strategic knowledge outcomes regarding emergence of recent regional climate signals, implications for impacts assessment, and mitigation and adaptation response, relevant in the Indian context. The first part discusses evidence of climate change and its underlying scientific processes across India, chiefly focusing on impacts that are already visible and attributable to anthropogenic activities. The latter part deals with the responses to climate change, highlighting the mitigation and adaptation strategies in various sectors and communities.The book presents a concise interpretation, distilling practical recommendations and policy prescriptions at national and sub-national levels. It serves as a reference point for understanding scientific advances and persisting uncertainty, future vulnerability and response capacity of interlinked human and natural systems, pertaining to India. It is an excellent resource for policy makers and industry watchers in addition to the research fraternity.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9789811302800
Related ISBNs:: 9789811302794
Publisher:: Springer Singapore, Singapore
Date of Addition:: 08/05/18
Copyrighted By:: Springer
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Outdoors and Nature, Business and Finance, Earth Sciences
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Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.