Climate Change in Developing Countries

Author:   Michiel van Drunen (Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands) ,  R Lasage (Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands) ,  C Dorlands (Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands) ,  R. Lasage (Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
ISBN:  

9781845930776


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   18 September 2006
Format:   Hardback
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This book presents an overview of the studies conducted by the Netherlands Climate Change Studies Assistance programme.The programme was set up in recognition of the need for developing countries, in particular, to face the challenges confronting all countries under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The book presents an overview of the main results in 13 countries: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Mali, Mongolia, Senegal, Suriname, Vietnam, Yemen and Zimbabwe. It provides a critical evaluation of the methodologies and approaches used, a cross-country synthesis and recommendations for further studies. Subjects dealt with include not only impact studies, but also vulnerability and adaptation, mitigation and climate related policy.

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Author:   Michiel van Drunen (Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands) ,  R Lasage (Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands) ,  C Dorlands (Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands) ,  R. Lasage (Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.581kg
ISBN:  

9781845930776


ISBN 10:   1845930770
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   18 September 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1: Introduction and NCCSAP methodology 1.1: Introduction 1.2: Approach NCCSAP Phase 1 1.3: Methodology for emission inventories 1.4: Methodology for mitigation assessment in the energy sector 1.5: Adaptation assessments 2: Country experiences and highlights 2.1: Introduction 2.2: Bolivia 2.3: Colombia 2.4: Ecuador 2.5: Egypt 2.6: Ghana 2.7: Kazakhstan 2.8: Mali 2.9: Mongolia 2.10: Senegal 2.11: Suriname 2.12: Vietnam 2.13: Yemen 2.14: Zimbabwe 3: Cross country syntheses 3.1: Introduction 3.2: Emission inventories 3.3: Mitigation assessment of the energy sector 3.4: Adaptation and water resources 3.5: Adaptation in coastal zones 3.6: Adaptation and land use 3.7: National communications 4: Evaluation, lessons learned and outlook 4.1: Introduction 4.2: Mitigation assessment 4.3: Adaptation assessments 4.4: National Communications 4.5: Capacity building and awareness raising 4.6: NCCSAP in comparison to other country study programmes 4.7: Recommendations

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