This book presents a comprehensive overview of research and projects regarding climate change adaptation in coastal areas, providing government and nongovernmen
Climate change is occurring, is caused largely by human activities, and poses significant risks for-and in many cases is already affecting-a broad range of huma
Existing coastal management and defense approaches are not well suited to meet the challenges of climate change and related uncertanities. Professionals in this
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international body for assessing the science related to climate change. It provides policyma
Temperature and precipitation increase and decrease because of natural causes. However, anthropogenic changes, such as an enhanced greenhouse effect, may result