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Poverty in a changing climate

Author
Tanner T., Mitchell T.
Date
2008
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-086145)
Publisher | Place of publication
Institute of Development Studies | Brighton, UK
Pages
132 p.
Document type
Serial/multi-volume work
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Poverty Economy and environment Risk assessment/management Climate change Governance
Abstract

This journal explores linkages between adaptation and major poverty arenas including chronic poverty, rights and social justice, pro-poor growth, pro-poor urban governance, asset-building and livelihood diversification. The journal consists of 16 articles on disaster risk management, social protection, microfinance, climate insurance, climate science and adaptation tools and addresses the conceptual and operational challenges for delivering a pro-poor adaptation agenda at a variety of different scales