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020			_a9781119132875 _q(electronic bk.)
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020			_a1119132851 _q(electronic bk.)
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049			_aMAIN
100	1		_aBush, Martin J., _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aClimate change adaptation in small island developing states / _cMartin J. Bush.
264		1	_aHoboken, NJ : _bWiley Blackwell, _c2018.
300			_a1 online resource : _bcolor illustrations
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
588	0		_aOnline resource; title from PDF title page (John Wiley, viewed December 11, 2017).
520			_aA wide ranging, comprehensive, and multi-disciplinary study, this is the first book that focuses on the challenges posed by climate change impacts on the Small Island Developing States (SIDS). While most of the current literature on the subject deals with specific regions, this book analyses the impacts of climate change across the Caribbean, the Pacific Ocean, and the African and Indian Ocean regions in order to identify and tackle the real issues faced by all the small island States.
520			_aAs the global effects of climate change become increasingly evident and urgent, it is clear that the impact on small islands is going to be particularly severe. These island countries are especially vulnerable to rising sea levels, hurricanes and cyclones, frequent droughts, and the disruption of agriculture, fisheries and vital ecosystems. On many small islands, the migration of vulnerable communities to higher ground has already begun. Food security is an increasingly pressing issue. Hundreds of thousands of islanders are at risk. Marine ecosystems are threatened by acidification and higher seawater temperatures leading to increased pressure on fisheries-still an important source of food for many island communities.
520			_aThe small island developing States emit only small amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Yet many SIDS governments are allocating scarce financial and human resources in an effort to further reduce their emissions. This is a mistake.
520			_aRather than focus on mitigation (i.e., the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions) Climate Change Adaptation in Small Island Developing States concentrates on adaptation. The author assesses the immediate and future impacts of climate change on small islands, and identifies a range of proven, cost-effective adaptation strategies. The book.
520			_aFocuses on the challenges of climate change faced by all of the world's small island developing States.
520			_aProvides comprehensive coverage of the latest research into the most likely environment impacts.
520			_aUses numerous case studies to describe proven, practical, and cost-effective policies, including disaster management strategies-which can be developed and implemented by the SIDS.
520			_aTakes a unique, multidisciplinary approach, making it of particular interest to specialists in a variety of disciplines, including both earth sciences and life sciences. --Book Jacket.
505	0		_aThe changing climate -- Small island developing states -- Adapting to a changing climate -- Adapting energy systems -- Managing adaptation -- Country profiles.
650		0	_aClimatic changes _zDeveloping island countries.
650		0	_aAcclimatization _zDeveloping island countries.
650		0	_aHuman beings _xEffect of climate on _zDeveloping island countries.
650		7	_aBUSINESS & ECONOMICS _xInfrastructure. _2bisacsh
650		7	_aSOCIAL SCIENCE _xGeneral. _2bisacsh
650		7	_aAcclimatization. _2fast _0(OCoLC)fst00795298
650		7	_aClimatic changes. _2fast _0(OCoLC)fst00864229
650		7	_aHuman beings _xEffect of climate on. _2fast _0(OCoLC)fst00962839
651		7	_aDeveloping island countries. _2fast _0(OCoLC)fst01919579
655		4	_aElectronic books.
856	4	0	_uhttps://doi.org/10.1002/9781119132851 _zWiley Online Library
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