Essays about: "mainstreaming adaptation"

Showing result 16 - 17 of 17 essays containing the words mainstreaming adaptation.

  1. 16. Mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation into municipal planning to foster sustainability transitions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Christopher Lüderitz; [2014]
    Keywords : green infrastructure; urban transformation; sustainability science; policy integration; spatial planning; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Unprecedented global challenges demand all-encompassing modification of societal realms to ensure life support functions and human development. In the absence of adequate responses to climate change at a global level and the need for place-based adaptation, local governments are gaining increasing attention to govern and implement solution options to foster sustainability transitions. READ MORE

  3. 17. Women’s Participation in National Adaptation Programs of Action : - A Discourse Analysis

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Nina Rinne; [2011]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; National Adaptation Programs of Action; Women’s participation; gender; least developed countries; climate change;

    Abstract : This thesis analyzes the National Adaptation Programs of Action (NAPA) that aredeveloped for the least developed countries within the United Nations FrameworkConvention of Climate Change. The NAPAs are developed to help the least developedcountries to deal with the challenges that are likely to occur due to climate changeissues. READ MORE