{"product_id":"climate-change-adaptation-in-small-island-developing-states-isbn-9781119132844","title":"Climate Change Adaptation in Small Island Developing States","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA groundbreaking synthesis of climate change adaptation strategies for small island states, globally\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA wide ranging, comprehensive, and multi-disciplinary study, this is the first book that focuses on the challenges posed by climate change impacts on the Small Island Developing States (SIDS). While most of the current literature on the subject deals with specific regions, this book analyses the impacts of climate change across the Caribbean, the Pacific Ocean, and the African and Indian Ocean regions in order to identify and tackle the real issues faced by \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e the small island States.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the global effects of climate change become increasingly evident and urgent, it is clear that the impact on small islands is going to be particularly severe. These island countries are especially vulnerable to rising sea levels, hurricanes and cyclones, frequent droughts, and the disruption of agriculture, fisheries and vital ecosystems. On many small islands, the migration of vulnerable communities to higher ground has already begun. Food security is an increasingly pressing issue. Hundreds of thousands of islanders are at risk. Marine ecosystems are threatened by acidification and higher seawater temperatures leading to increased pressure on fisheries—still an important source of food for many island communities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe small island developing States emit only small amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Yet many SIDS governments are allocating scarce financial and human resources in an effort to further reduce their emissions. This is a mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRather than focus on mitigation (i.e., the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions) \u003ci\u003eClimate Change Adaptation in Small Island Developing States\u003c\/i\u003e concentrates on adaptation. The author assesses the immediate and future impacts of climate change on small islands, and identifies a range of proven, cost-effective adaptation strategies. The book:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on the challenges of climate change faced by all of the world’s small island developing States;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides comprehensive coverage of the latest research into the most likely environment impacts;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses numerous case studies to describe proven, practical, and cost-effective policies, including disaster management strategies—which can be developed and implemented by the SIDS;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTakes a unique, multidisciplinary approach, making it of particular interest to specialists in a variety of disciplines, including both earth sciences and life sciences.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is a valuable resource for all professionals and students studying climate change and its impacts. It is also essential reading for government officials and the ministries of the 51 small island developing States, as well as the signatories to the 2015 Paris climate agreement. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations and Symbols xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Changing Climate 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecent Impacts of Climate Change 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReports From the Front Line 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture Shock 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarming the Oceans 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultidimensional Threats 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Small Island Developing States 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet the SIDS 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemography 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Development 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEconomic Vulnerability 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Bush, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e has over thirty years of senior project management experience in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean in the fields of renewable energy, natural resources management, watershed management, disaster preparedness, and climate change adaptation.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A groundbreaking synthesis of climate change adaptation strategies for small island states, globally \u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A wide ranging, comprehensive, and multi-disciplinary study, this is the first book that focuses on the challenges posed by climate change impacts on the Small Island Developing States (SIDS). While most of the current literature on the subject deals with specific regions, this book analyses the impacts of climate change across the Caribbean, the Pacific Ocean, and the African and Indian Ocean regions in order to identify and tackle the real issues faced by \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e the small island States.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the global effects of climate change become increasingly evident and urgent, it is clear that the impact on small islands is going to be particularly severe. These island countries are especially vulnerable to rising sea levels, hurricanes and cyclones, frequent droughts, and the disruption of agriculture, fisheries and vital ecosystems. On many small islands, the migration of vulnerable communities to higher ground has already begun. Food security is an increasingly pressing issue. Hundreds of thousands of islanders are at risk. Marine ecosystems are threatened by acidification and higher seawater temperatures leading to increased pressure on fisheries—still an important source of food for many island communities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe small island developing States emit only small amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Yet many SIDS governments are allocating scarce financial and human resources in an effort to further reduce their emissions. This is a mistake. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than focus on mitigation (i.e., the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions) \u003cem\u003eClimate Change Adaptation in Small Island Developing States\u003c\/em\u003e concentrates on adaptation. The author assesses the immediate and future impacts of climate change on small islands, and identifies a range of proven, cost-effective adaptation strategies. The book:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on the challenges of climate change faced by all of the world's small island developing States;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides comprehensive coverage of the latest research into the most likely environment impacts;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses numerous case studies to describe proven, practical, and cost-effective policies, including disaster management strategies—which can be developed and implemented by the SIDS;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTakes a unique, multidisciplinary approach, making it of particular interest to specialists in a variety of disciplines, including both earth sciences and life sciences. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis book is a valuable resource for all professionals and students studying climate change and its impacts. 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