ISBN:
9783031155017
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (782 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Series Statement:
Springer Climate Series
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
304.25
Keywords:
Climatic changes-Effect of human beings on
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Disclaimer -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- Part I: Introduction -- Chapter 1: Ecological Footprints in Changing Climate: An Overview -- Introduction: Concept of Ecology, Ecosystem, and Natural Resources -- Biological Capacity/Biocapacity and Ecological Footprint -- Climate Change -- Asia -- Central America and the Caribbean -- Africa -- Latin America and the Caribbean -- South-West Pacific -- Europe -- Components of Ecological Footprint and Climate Change Consequences -- Land/Soil Ecosystem -- Forest Ecosystem -- Aquatic Ecosystem -- Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, and Sustainability -- Ecosystem and Sustainability -- Summary and Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Assessing Global-Scale Synergy Between Adaptation, Mitigation, and Sustainable Development for Projected Climate Ch... -- Introduction to Climate Change -- Key Drivers of Projected Climate Changes, Risks, and Impacts -- Projected Changes, Risks, and Impacts Under Climate Change -- Scenarios Beyond Twenty-First Century -- Future Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies -- Basics of Decision-Making -- General Aspects of Mitigation and Adaptation Approaches -- Mitigation Pathways -- Adaptation Pathways -- Sustainable Development with Adaptation and Mitigation -- Response Options for Mitigation and Adaptation -- Integrated Response Options -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3: Global Warming Impacts on the Environment in the Last Century -- Introduction -- Radiative Forcing to Climate Change -- Global Response to 1.5 C Global Warming -- Global Warming and the Environment -- Global Warming Impacts on Agriculture -- Global Warming Impact on Soil Resources -- Global Warming Impact on Water Resources -- Global Warming and Land Degradation -- Global Warming and the Forest Ecosystem.
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