Beyond Technical Fixes: The Socio-Political Dimensions of Climate Adaptation in Developing Countries

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Buch | Softcover
102 Seiten
2024
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-26150-2 (ISBN)
28,39 inkl. MwSt
Climate change presents an existential threat, particularly for developing countries. While technological advancements offer solutions, a sole focus on technical fixes misses the mark. This essay argues that effective climate adaptation in developing countries necessitates addressing the socio-political dimensions of vulnerability.The Allure of Technical FixesThe urgency of climate action often leads to a focus on technical solutions like seawalls, drought-resistant crops, and renewable energy. These advancements play a crucial role, but they can be expensive, have unintended consequences, and fail to consider the social context.

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Erscheint lt. Verlag 14.6.2024
Verlagsort nathan park
Sprache englisch
Maße 155 x 234 mm
Gewicht 185 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Natur / Technik Natur / Ökologie
Naturwissenschaften Biologie Ökologie / Naturschutz
Schlagworte climate adaptation • Community participation • Developing Countries • Equity • Governance • Institutional Capacity • Justice • Livelihoods • Policy • poverty reduction • Socio-political dimensions • vulnerability and resilience
ISBN-10 3-384-26150-X / 338426150X
ISBN-13 978-3-384-26150-2 / 9783384261502
Zustand Neuware
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