Complex Multiple Stressors and Adaptation to Climate Change in the Case of a Rural South African Community

Takeshi Takama; Gina Ziervogel; Anna Taylor

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Complex Multiple Stressors and Adaptation to Climate Change in the Case of a Rural South African Community

This chapter is part of a book which examines climate change adaptation from the perspective of development cooperation in order to provide useful lessons for those engaged in research, policy and practice in this vital area.

Takeshi Takama, Gina Ziervogel, Anna Taylor / Published on 16 December 2010

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Takama, T., G. Ziervogel and A. Taylor (2010). Complex Multiple Stressors and Adaptation to Climate Change in the Case of a Rural South African Community. Takama, T., G. Ziervogel and A. Taylor (2010). Complex Multiple Stressors and Adaptation to Climate Change in the Case of a Rural South African Community In: R. Fujikura and M. Kawanishi (eds.) Climate Change Adaptation and International Development. Earthscan. Ch. 3.4.

In this book the editors have brought together a wide range of case studies from across Africa and Asia, covering urban and rural areas and different sectors including water, agriculture and disaster management, in order to examine the following:

High-resolution climate change projection in Asia and how this can be used in planning appropriate adaptation responses.
In-depth case studies of climate change projections, social, economic and environmental impact and vulnerability assessment and adaptation in rural Thailand and urban Philippines.
Cases across Africa for which climate data is less readily available and alternative approaches need to be adopted.
The current situation amongst international donors.
Emerging issues caused by climate change.

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