Adaptation to Climate Change in Asia

The frequency and scale of damage inflicted by climate-related disasters, including floods, drought, heat waves and hurricanes, has been increasing at an alarming rate. This volume provides a timely and thoughtful discussion of strategies for adaptation to climate change, which can complement mitigation strategies being developed by other experts throughout the world.

The book focuses on eight geographically diverse territories in Asia, which are among the areas that will experience the most...