Loss and Damage from Climate Change : Concepts, Methods and Policy Options
- Author
- Reinhard Mechler, Laurens M. Bouwer, Thomas Schinko, …
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Publisher
- Springer
- Language
- English
- Document Type
- Book
- Faculty / Subject Heading
- Social Science
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Provides an authoritative insight on the Loss and Damage discourse by highlighting state-of-the-art research and policy linked to this discourse and articulating its multiple concepts, principles and methods. Written by leading researchers and practitioners, it identifies practical and evidence-based policy options to inform the discourse and climate negotiations. With climate-related risks on the rise and impacts being felt around the globe has come the recognition that climate mitigation and adaptation may not be enough to manage the effects from anthropogenic climate change.
Keywords: Earth and environmental science / Environmental Law,Policy / Ecojustice / Climate Change management / Climate risks / Climate Justice / Disaster risk management / Climate Policy / Climate insurance / Loss and damage mechanism / Risk Management
