Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Part I Integrative Processes and Concepts -- 1 Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education: Reviewing Needs -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education -- 2 The Role of Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education -- 3 Education for Sustainable Development and Universities: Some Issues, Challenges and Needs to Be Met -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- 2 The Matter of Geography in Education for Sustainable Development: The Case of Danish University Geography -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Greening Educational Policy and Geography in Higher Education -- 2 Is the Human-Environment Theme Being Reconfigured in Geography? -- 3 How Does Geography Contribute to ESD? -- 4 How Are Issues of Sustainability Addressed in Curricula? -- 5 What Is the Influence on Danish Universities of the Lucerne Declaration Concerning Geography? -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Additional Reference List -- 3 James Cook University's Holistic Response to the Sustainable Development Challenge -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Traditional Teaching and Learning at Universities -- 3 Organizational Frameworks for Considering Sustainability at Universities -- 4 Leadership and Governance -- 5 Partnerships and Engagement -- 6 Learning, Teaching and Research -- 7 Facilities and Operations -- 8 Conclusions -- References -- 4 Triple Bottom Line: An Academic Perspective on Sustainability Practices and Accountability -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction to Sustainable Development -- 2 Triple Bottom Line (TBL) as a Sustainable Development Approach -- 3 Sustainability Tools in HEIs -- 4 Academic Accountability -- 5 Research Method -- 6 Research Findings -- 6.1 Institutional Prosperity -- 6.2 Academic Accountability -- 6.3 Institutional Durability of ASPs -- 7 Conclusion -- References. , 5 Engineering Education for Sustainable Industries: Approach, Implementation and Accreditation -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Approach and Guiding Principles for Engineering Education -- 2.1 Training in Decision Making Process -- 3 Education for Sustainable Industries -- 4 Evaluation and Accreditation ``Engineering Education for Sustainable Industries'' by QUESTE-SI -- 5 Indicators -- 6 Results and Discussion -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- 6 Sustainable University for Regional Development: Quality Management Model that Integrates Employer and Social Partner Attitudes -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Framework -- 3 Methods -- 4 Results -- 5 Model and Recommendations -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 7 Investigating the Relationship of Wellbeing with Sustainable Values, Attitudes and Behaviour -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction Wellbeing and Sustainability -- 2 Sustainable Values, Attitudes and Behaviour -- 3 Sustainability Though Wellbeing -- 4 Methods -- 5 Results -- 5.1 Values and Wellbeing -- 5.2 Environmental Attitudes and Behaviour and Wellbeing -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 8 Green Fever EcoCycle and Sustainability in Action -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Case Study-Department Sustainability Challenge -- 3 The EcoCycle and the DSC -- 4 The EcoCycle and the DSC -- 5 Methods -- 6 Limitations -- 7 Results -- 7.1 Sub-Group Results -- 7.2 Conduits -- 7.3 Barriers -- 8 Discussion -- 9 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 9 The Processes of Integrating Sustainability in Higher Education Curricula: A Theoretical-Practical Experience Regarding Key Competences and Their Cross-Curricular Incorporation into Degree Courses -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 What Do We Mean by Competences in Sustainability? -- 3 Case Study: Implementation of the Model in Educational Practice -- 3.1 Stimulus Activity. , 3.2 Factors, Dimensions and Involved Agents -- 3.3 Context and Characteristics of the Training Activity -- 3.4 Activity Goals -- 3.5 Means -- 3.6 Problem-Posing Questions -- 3.7 Students' Tasks and Resulting Products -- 3.8 Rubrics (Performance Indicators) -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 10 Integrating a Triple Bottom-Line Approach into the Management System: A Framework for Institutions and Businesses Alike -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Background: Industrial Ecology, Sustainability, and Triple Bottom-Line -- 1.2 Organizational Management Systems -- 2 Method for Creating a Triple Bottom-Line Management System -- 2.1 Stage 1: Assessing the Organization: Define the System Boundaries -- 2.1.1 Scope Analysis -- 2.2 Stage 2: Inventory Process -- 2.2.1 Gap Analysis -- 2.2.2 Administration -- 2.2.3 Identify Transformations -- 2.2.4 Identify Subsystems -- 2.3 Stage 3: Identify Organizational Goals, Actions, and Indicators -- 2.3.1 Topic of Measure -- 2.3.2 Scope of Measure -- 2.4 Economic Capital -- 2.4.1 Inputs -- 2.4.2 Outputs -- 2.5 Environmental Capital -- 2.5.1 Inputs -- 2.5.2 Outputs -- 2.6 Social Capital -- 2.6.1 Inputs -- 2.6.2 Outputs -- 2.6.3 Unit of Measure -- 3 Conclusion -- References -- 11 Sustainable Development at Universities in the Sultanate of Oman: The Interesting Case of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Aspects of Sustainability Values in SQU and Oman -- 2 The Context of the SDU-SQU Case Study and Previous Work -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Analysis and Results -- 5 Discussion and Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- 12 Enhancing and Monitoring Sustainability Culture at the University of Michigan -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Campus Sustainability Integrated Assessment -- 3 Changing Sustainability Culture -- 4 Monitoring Change -- 5 The Approach -- 6 Questionnaires -- 7 Scope of Data Collected. , 8 Selected First Year Findings -- 9 Current Status of SCIP -- 10 Potential for Replication -- 11 Conclusions -- References -- 13 Walking the Dead: The Systemic Premises Explaining Missed Opportunity for Sustainability Initiatives in Canadian Higher Education Organizations -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 North American Higher Education Sustainability Organizations -- 3 The Significance of Sustainability to Canadian Higher Education Administration -- 4 The Face of Sustainability Champions on Campus -- 5 The State of Sustainability on Campus: What Is and What Could Be -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 14 Maximising Sustainability Outcomes by Amalgamating Dimensions of Sustainability -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Context -- 3 Aspects of Sustainability -- 4 Leadership and Governance: Setting the Goals and Funding -- 5 Campus Operations: Making Things Happen -- 6 Campus as a Laboratory: Sustainability Dimensions Supporting Each Other -- 7 Case Study 1: Recycling at the University of Melbourne: Operations, Research and Engagement -- 8 Case Study 2: Green Roofs: Research, Teaching, Community Engagement and Education and Operations -- 9 Case Study 3: Shallow Geothermal -- 10 Conclusions -- References -- 15 Driving the Energy Transition at Maastricht University? Analysing the Transformative Potential of the Student-Driven and Staff-Supported Maastricht University Green Office -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review: The Role of Energy Efficiency at Universities -- 3 Analytical Framework: Multi-level Perspective -- 4 Methodology -- 4.1 Case Description -- 4.2 Data Gathering and Analysis -- 5 Results -- 5.1 Landscape Trends -- 5.2 The Regime Before the Emergence of the Niche -- 5.3 Impact of the Niche on the Regime -- 6 Discussion -- 7 Limitations -- 8 Conclusion -- References. , 16 The Institutional Dimension of Sustainability: Creating an Enabling Environment for Sustainability Transformation at USM -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background -- 3 USM Sustainability Transformation -- 3.1 Kampus Sejahtera Programme (2000) -- 3.2 USM as a Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) for ESD (2005) -- 3.3 The University in a Garden Scenario (2006) -- 4 APEX Phase I -- 4.1 Laying the Foundation -- 4.2 The USM Sustainability Integration Model -- 4.3 SAM for Monitoring Sustainability -- 5 APEX Phase II -- 5.1 The Strategy -- 5.2 USM Policy on Sustainability 2013 -- 5.3 Sustainability Implementation Logframe -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 17 Development, Structure and Impact of a Ten Year Outreach and Study Abroad Program in Sustainability and Environmental Health Disparities: University of Northern Iowa, the Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy and the Romani of Pata Rat with a Report on a Cross-Sectional, Romani Environmental Footprint Study -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction and Background -- 2 Methods -- 2.1 Overall Study Abroad Effort -- 2.2 Recent Pata Rat Community Research -- 3 Findings from the Recent Community Research: Roma Footprint -- 4 Outcomes from Overall Study Abroad Effort to Date -- 5 Discussion and Future Efforts -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 18 Perspectivaction: A New Educational Framework to Include Sustainability in Responsible Management Education -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Contextualization -- 3 Education as a Vector for Sustainability -- 4 Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) -- 5 Theoretical-Conceptual Support -- 6 Perspectivaction Educational Framework -- 7 Perspectivaction's Main Activities -- 8 Method Used to Validate Perspectivaction -- 9 Conclusion -- References -- 19 Student Perceptions on the First Masters in Education for Sustainable Development in Malta. , Abstract.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Part IContextualising Integration -- 1 Digital Learning for Sustainability: An Interactive Magazine for Students, Academics and Expert Practitioners -- Abstract -- 1Introduction: The Worcester Sustainability Elective -- 2VLE Model -- 2.1 Initial Journey -- 3Literature Review -- 3.1 Digital Resources and Sustainability -- 3.2 Education for Sustainability -- 3.3 Studies in the Context of Blended Learning -- 3.4 Digital Learning and Sustainability -- 3.5 Propositions -- 4Methodology -- 4.1 Case Study -- 4.2 Data Sources -- 4.3 Conceptual Framework and Analysis -- 5Analysis and Discussion -- 5.1 Inflow Stage -- 5.2 Outflow Stage -- 5.3 Outcomes Stage -- 5.4 Transdisciplinary Observations -- 6Conclusions -- 2 The Relevance of Transdisciplinary Teaching and Learning for the Successful Integration of Sustainability Issues into Higher Education Development -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Specific Demands Due to Sustainable Development -- 2.1 The Imparting of Sustainability Specific Skills and Competencies -- 3The Role of Transdisciplinary Teaching and Learning Within Sustainability Programs -- 3.1 Transdisciplinary Teaching Against the Background of Motivational Research -- 4Conclusion -- References -- 3 Making Sustainability Part of Every Student's Curriculum -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 UK Higher Education Context -- 3 Anglia Ruskin University -- 4 Corporate Engagement with the Sustainability Agenda -- 5 Integrating Sustainability -- 6 Sustainability in the Formal Curriculum -- 7 Sustainability as Part of Anglia Ruskin's Academic Regulations -- 8 Embedding Sustainability in the Curriculum: Influence Versus Authority -- 9 Defining Sustainability -- 10 Audits of Sustainability -- 11 Sustainability Lenses at Anglia Ruskin -- 12 Conclusion -- References. , 4 Ecological Footprinting as a Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach to Complete Campus Engagement and Transformation Towards the One Planet Goal -- Abstract -- 1Introduction and Background -- 2Methodology -- 2.1 The Study Site -- 2.2 One Planet 2030 Strategy -- 2.3 Pedagogical Approach -- 2.4 Tier One: Personal EF Calculation -- 2.4.1 The Global Footprint Network Personal Calculator -- 2.5 Tier Two: Faculty EF Calculation -- 2.5.1 Faculty and Campus EF Calculation -- 2.5.2 The Footprint Company2122 Campus Calculator -- 2.6 2030 Projections -- 3Results -- 3.1 Embedding EF Into the Curriculum -- 3.1.1 Tier 1: Personal EF Calculation Preliminary Findings -- 3.1.2 Tier 2: Preliminary Faculty EF's -- 3.2 Campus Ecological Footprint -- 3.3 2030 Projections -- 4Discussion -- 5Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 5 An Analysis of the Sustainability of Different Methods of Delivering Higher Education -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Sustainable Development and Climate Change -- 3UK Higher Education Carbon Emissions -- 3.1 Emissions scopes -- 3.2 Emission Sources at HEIs -- 3.3 Carbon Reduction Progress -- 4Methods of Delivering Higher Education -- 5Traditional Higher Education -- 6Tradition Higher Education: International Students -- 7Carbon Impact of International Students -- 8Case Study: Manchester Metropolitan University -- 9Transnational Education (TNE) -- 10Carbon Impact of Transnational Education -- 11Distance Learning -- 12Conclusions -- References -- 6 Social and Environmental Reporting in the Italian Higher Education System: Evidence from Two Best Practices -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Universities and Sustainable Development -- 2 Social and Environmental Reporting Process -- 2.1 Expressions of Willingness on the Part of the ``Enlightened'' Subject -- 2.2 Commitment Disclosure. , 2.3 Definition and Formalization of the Working Group -- 2.4 Defining the Reporting System -- 2.5 Collection and Processing of Information -- 2.6 Drafting of Document -- 2.7 Approval of the SER by Governing Bodies -- 2.8 Communications of the SER -- 2.9 Social Audit -- 2.10 Obtaining Feedback -- 3 The Italian Context on Social and Environmental Reporting -- 4 Case Studies Analysis -- 4.1 Università degli studi di Ferrara -- 4.2 Highlights from the SER -- 4.3 Università degli studi di Macerata -- 4.4 Highlights from the SER -- 5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 7 How Do Limbo Dancing, Landlords and Students' Energy Habits Link to EfSD? A Student Green Fund Case Study -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Project Background -- 3Project Aims -- 4Project Action Plans -- 5Project Progress -- 6Results -- 7Project Reflection -- 8Interim Conclusions -- References -- 8 Implementing Sustainability and Social Responsibility Initiatives in the Higher Education System: Evidence from Spain -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Institutional Background: Special Attention to Spanish Higher Education System -- 3 Curriculum -- 4 Strategic Planning -- 5 Practices Related to Sustainability and Social Responsibility: Barriers and Drivers -- 6 Sustainability Reporting -- 7 Conclusions: Implications for Practice -- References -- 9 Enhancing Knowledge and Learning in Sustainable Developments at Universities -- Abstract -- 1 Background -- 2 Green Initiatives in Singapore -- 3 Teaching of Sustainability -- 4 Case Study Approach -- 5 Blended Learning -- 6 Research Design -- 7 Analysis and Discussion of Findings -- 7.1 Interviews with Students -- 7.2 Discussion of the Interview Comments -- 7.3 Analysis of Surveys -- 8 Implications -- 9 Limitations of Study -- 10 Conclusion -- References. , 10 Student Attitudes to Sustainability and Employability Skills: Expectations from the University Curriculum -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Methods -- 2.1 The Location of the Study -- 2.2 The Student Surveys -- 2.3 Limitations of the Study -- 3Results -- 3.1 University Student Experience Survey (2011& -- hx2013 -- 2012) -- 3.2 Student Skills Perception Survey (2012& -- hx2013 -- 2013) -- 4Discussion and Conclusion -- 4.1 Future Prospects -- References -- 11 The Application of Ecological Footprint Analysis to Distance Learning University Contexts: A Case Study of the College of Education, University of South Africa -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology Overview -- 3 Data Collection -- 4 Methodological Approach -- 5 Results -- 5.1 Ecological Footprint of the College of Education (CEDU---UNISA) -- 5.2 Students' and Staff Members' Consumption Habits -- 6 Discussion -- References -- 12 Indicator-Based Analysis of the Process Towards a University in Sustainable Development: A Case Study of the University of Tübingen (Germany) -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Analysing the Sustainability Check 2.0 -- 2.1 The Sustainability Check 2.0 -- 2.2 Evaluating the Sustainabity Check 2.0 -- 3 Representation and Evaluation of Sustainability Activities at the University of Tübingen -- 4 Classification and Evaluation of the Activities at the University of Tübingen -- 4.1 Objective `University for Sustainable Development' -- 4.2 Objective `Sustainability Management' -- 4.3 Objective `Sustainable University' -- 5 Discussion and Conclusion -- References -- 13 Carbon Stored in a Sustainable University Building: Bringing Education to Practice -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2The Green Office -- 3Students Company -- 4The Green Office Headquarter -- 5Methodology -- 6CO2 Emissions Inventory -- 7Carbon Stored in the Green Office. , 8Carbon Stored in the Phytophysiognomy and the Vegetal Formation -- 9Data Comparing -- 10Carbon Stored in UTFPR's Green Office -- 11CO2 Emissions Inventory -- 12Carbon Stock in Vegetation Types and Data Comparison -- 13Conclusions -- References -- 14 Developing and Managing Integrated [Interdisciplinary/Transdisciplinary] Graduate Programs in Environmental Science and Management in a Collaborative Context -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2The T-Shaped Curriculum -- 3Environmental Applied Science and Management (EnSciMan) -- 4Metrics of Integration and Collaboration -- 5Conclusions -- References -- 15 Reinforcing Sustainable Development in Schools in Malta: A Potential Approach by the University of Malta to Meet the Country's Sustainable Development Challenges -- Abstract -- 1Introduction---The Importance of Education for Sustainable Development -- 2Malta as a Background for Implementing Education for Sustainable Development -- 3The Role of Higher Education -- 4Research Methodology -- 5Data Collection and Analysis -- 6Results -- 7The Intercultural and Environmental Management Plan for a School in Malta -- 8Conclusion -- References -- 16 Commitments of University Leaders to the Talloires Declaration: Are They Evidenced in Industrial Design Teaching and Learning? -- Abstract -- 1 Background -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Degrees -- 3.2 Overall Sustainability Inclusion -- 3.3 Courses, Subjects, Modules -- 3.4 Student Work -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- 17 From Consumer to Citizen: Engaging Students with Participative Methods in Design -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Barriers to Sustainable Design Education -- 3 Design for Sustainability -- 3.1 Realising Design for Sustainability -- 4 Relational Skills -- 5 Case Studies in Teaching Design for Sustainability. , 5.1 Case Study 1: Conscientious Communicators.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change by Developing Promising Strategies Using Analogue Locations in Eastern and Southern Africa: A Systematic Approach to Develop Practical Solutions -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Goals and Objectives of the Project -- Methodology -- Stakeholders -- Outputs -- Identification and Biophysical Characterisation of the Temperature Analogue Locations in Kenya and Zimbabwe -- Identification of the Temperature Analogue Locations -- Socio-economic Characterisation of the Temperature Analogue Locations -- Quantification of the Performance of Crop, Soil and Water Management, and Crop Genotype Adaptation Options -- Implications of Both Current and Future Climate Change Production Risks at the Study Locations in Kenya and Zimbabwe -- Hands-on Training of Local Scientists and Local Communities -- PhD Research in the Frame of the CALESA Project -- The Final CALESA Conference -- Other Promotion and Dissemination Activities -- Some Lessons Learnt -- Adapting Agriculture Practices to Climate Change -- Farming Systems and Adoption Constraints -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 2 Improving Livelihoods in Semi-arid Regions of Africa Through Reduced Vulnerability to Climate Variability and Promotion of Climate Resilience -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Key Interventions -- Expected Outputs from the Interventions -- Expected Outcomes of the Interventions -- Expected Impact -- Proposed Theory of Change -- Partnerships -- References -- 3 Climate Change Adaptation Planning in Kenya: Do Scientific Evidences Really Count? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results and Discussions -- Platforms for Knowledge Sharing on Climate Change -- Application of Scientific-Based Evidence in Adaptation Planning Process -- Conclusion and Recommendation -- Acknowledgment -- References. , 4 Situation Analysis of Climate Change Aspects in Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Material and Methods -- Results and Discussion of the Projects Survey -- Projects in Selected CC Thematic Areas -- Projects in Selected Productive Sectors -- Adaptation Projects in Selected Productive Sectors -- Mitigation Projects in Selected Productive Sectors -- Capacity Building Projects in Selected Productive Sectors -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 5 Seasonal Rainfall Variability and Drought Characterization: Case of Eastern Arid Region, Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- The Study Area -- Data Analyses -- Results and Discussion -- Homogeneity Testing -- Rainfall Seasonality Patterns -- Trend of the Rainfall Events -- Variability and Anomalies in Seasonal Rainfall Amount -- Variations in Rainfall Amounts and Number of Rainy Days -- Monthly Variations in Seasonal Rainfall Amounts and Number of Rainy Days -- Probability and Frequency of a Dry-Spells and Implications on Crop Productivity -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 6 Addressing the Potential Impacts of Climate Change and Variability on Agricultural Crops and Water Resources in Pennar River Basin of Andhra Pradesh -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Site Description -- Results -- Model Evaluation -- Hydrological Model---SWAT -- Agricultural Model---EPIC -- Conclusions -- References -- 7 Grain Yield Responses of Selected Crop Varieties at Two Pairs of Temperature Analogue Sites in Sub-humid and Semi-arid Areas of Zimbabwe -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Site Description -- Experimental Design, Management and Data Collection -- Statistical Analysis -- Results -- Grain Yields at the Wetter Analogue Pair -- Grain Yields at the Drier Analogue Pair -- Discussion. , Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 8 Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change: An Evaluation of Yield Potential of Maize, Sorghum, Common Bean and Pigeon Pea Varieties in a Very Cool-Wet Region of Nyandarua County, Central Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Site -- Field Experiments -- Assessment of the Performance of Cereal and Legume Crop Varieties Under Very Cool Climate -- Determining the Effect of Water Conservation and Fertiliser Application on Productivity of Maize and Sorghum -- Determining the Effect of Water Conservation and Plant Population on Productivity of Common Bean and Pigeon Pea -- Results -- Performance of Crop Varieties -- Effect of Water Conservation and Nitrogen Fertiliser Application on Crop Yield -- Effect of Water Conservation and Plant Population on Crop Yield -- Discussion -- The Performance of Crop Varieties -- Effect of Water Conservation and Nitrogen Fertiliser Application on Crop Yield -- Effect of Water Conservation and Plant Population on Crop -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 9 An Assessment of Gender Sensitive Adaptation Options to Climate Change in Smallholder Areas of Zimbabwe, Using Climate Analogue Analysis -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results -- Characteristics of Households -- Crops Grown at Study Sites During the 2010/2011 Season -- Soil and Water Management Strategies Used by Households -- Discussion and Lessons Learned -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 10 Impact of Climate Change and Adaptation Measures Initiated by Farmers -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Perception of Farmers About Changes in Rainfall and Temperature -- Coping Mechanisms Adopted by the Farmers Due to Climate Change -- Micro-level Implications of Climate Change. , Effects of Climate Change on Health Aspects of Farm Women -- Synergies of Climate Change -- Conclusions -- Reference -- 11 In Situ Soil Moisture Conservation: Utilization and Management of Rainwater for Crop Production -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results -- Fanya Juu Terraces -- Contour Bunds -- Semi-circular Bunds (Hoops) -- Negarims -- Tied Ridges -- Trapezoidal Bunds -- Zai Pits -- Sub-soiling and Ripping -- Tumbukiza -- Deep Tillage -- Micro-catchments -- Discussion -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 12 Enhancing Food Production in Semi-arid Coastal Lowlands Kenya Through Water Harvesting Technologies -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Site Characterization -- Experiment 1 -- Experiment 2 -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 13 Opportunities for Coping with Climate Change and Variability Through Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Technologies in Semi-arid Eastern Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Sites -- Crop Simulations Using APSIM Model and the Inputs -- Results and Discussion -- Maize Yields with and Without Fertilizers and Soil and Water Management Practice -- Maize Yields (kg/ha) with Farmers' Practice and Soil and Water Management Practice -- Application of Fertilizers and Use of Soil and Water Management Practices -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 Adoption of Water Resource Conservation Under Fluctuating Rainfall Regimes in Ngaciuma/Kinyaritha Watershed, Meru County, Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Data Collection -- Data Analysis -- Results and Discussion -- Rainfall Trends for the Period 1986--2008 -- Perceived Indicators of Sustainable Water Conservation Practices -- Adoption Level of WC Practices and Constraints. , Correlation Analysis of Adoption Level of WC Practices and Selective Variables -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 15 Effects of Integration of Irrigation Water and Mineral Nutrient Management in Seed Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Production on Water, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Use Efficiencies -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Potato Growth in the Field -- Water and Nutrient Use Efficiencies -- Water Use Efficiency -- Nitrogen and Phosphorus Use Efficiency -- Data Analysis -- Results -- Soil Analysis and Climatic Data -- Water Use Efficiency -- Nitrogen Use Efficiency -- Phosphorus Use Efficiency -- Discussion and Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 16 Integrating Farmers and Scientific Methods for Evaluating Climate Change Adaptation Options in Embu County -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Site Location and Description -- Experimental Design -- Data Analysis -- Results -- Farmer's Evaluation on Treatment Performance -- Treatment Score by Gender -- Field Experiment Results -- Combination Effect -- Discussions -- Farmer's Evaluation on Treatment Performance -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 17 On-Station Evaluation of Maize Genotypes for Nutrient and Water Use Efficiency in the Semi Arid Lands of Coastal Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Experimental Procedures -- Data Analysis -- Results and Discussion -- Recommendation and Way Forward -- References -- 18 Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum Mill.) Yield Performance under Elevated Dry Season Temperatures as an Adaptation to Climate Change in Tabora, Tanzania -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Climatic Conditions During Tomato Growing Period in Tabora, Region -- Field Experiments -- Results of the Field Experiment. , On-Farm Tomato Yield Performance Results.

Note: Intro -- International Perspectives on Climate Change -- Preface -- Contents -- Part I Impacts of Change Impacts in Regions and Geographical Areas -- 1 Regional Vulnerability of Agro-Environmental Processes Facing Climate Change. Latin American Adaptation Agendas -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Regional Vulnerability of Agro-Environmental Processes in Latin America -- Agriculture and Mitigation -- Ecosystem Services Approach for Adapting to Climate Change -- Conclusions -- References -- 2 Risk Analysis in Transboundary Water of the Rivers Pilcomayo and Paraguay -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Paraguay and Pilcomayo River -- Risk Analysis of Transboundary Rivers in the Context of Climate Variability and Change -- AREA 16 (ParaguayArgentina) -- ÁREA 19 (Paraguay) -- ÁREA 20 (Paraguay) -- ÁREA 21 (ArgentinaParaguay) -- ÁREA 22 (ArgentinaParaguay) -- Information System for Risk Management at Paraguay and Pilcomayo Transboundary Rivers -- Conclusions -- References -- 3 Analysis of Temporal Variability of Droughts in Southern Paraguay and Northern Argentina (1961-2011) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Region and Rainfall Data -- SPI and Drought Occurrences -- Temporal Variability of Droughts -- Changes in Drought Occurrence Rate -- Changes in Drought Severity -- Conclusions -- References -- 4 Sedimentation and Life Expectancy of Lake Amatitlán, Guatemala: Increased Vulnerability Under Future Climate Change -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Study Site -- Bathymetric Survey -- Sediment Collection -- Results and Discussions -- Bathymetry Comparison 2001-2012 -- Sediment Cores -- Sediment Loads in Rio Villalobos -- Sedimentation Rates -- Volumetric Comparison 1971-2001-2012 -- Life Expectancy of Lake Amatitlán -- Conclusions -- References -- 5 Towards Valuing Climate Change Impacts on the Ecosystem Services of a Uruguayan Coastal Lagoon. , Abstract -- Introduction -- Trends in Climate Affecting Uruguay -- Case Study Site -- Selection of Ecosystem Services -- Valuation of Climate Change Impacts on Three Ecosystem Services -- Changes in Productivity: Precipitation as an 'Input' to the Shrimp Fishery -- Effects of Precipitation on the LRPA Shrimp Fishery -- Valuing Precipitation as an Input to Shrimp Harvest -- Valuing Carbon Sequestration Services of LRPA Emergent Wetland Plants -- Estimating Carbon Stored by LRPA Wetland Soils -- Estimating the Market Value for the LRPA Carbon Sequestration Service -- Valuing Climate Impacts on 'Habitat Maintenance' and 'Cultural' Ecosystem Services -- Conclusion -- References -- 6 Integrating Climate Science, Monitoring, and Management in the Rio de la Plata Estuarine Front (Uruguay) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Hydroclimatology -- Causal Relationships and Lags -- Institutional Arrangements to Identify and Implement Adaptation Measures -- Management Options -- Conclusions -- References -- Part II The Management of Climate Change Impacts -- 7 Managing the Impacts of Climate Change in Latin America: The Need for Technology Transfer -- Abstract -- Introduction: Some Facts About Latin America -- Climate Change and Its Impacts in Latin American Countries -- Managing Climate Change: The Role of Technology Transfer -- Conclusions -- References -- 8 Strategic Contributions to Extreme Climate Change: The Innovation Helixes as a Link Among the Short, Medium and Long-Terms -- Abstract -- Introduction -- A Diagnosis of the Effects of Extreme Climate Change in Guatemala -- Perception of the People Regarding Climate Change -- The Baseline of Climate Change Perception in Guatemala -- Conclusions -- References -- 9 What Contributes to Climate Change Adaptive Capacity? A Retrospective Case Study in a Caribbean Small Island Community -- Abstract -- Introduction. , Background -- Determinants of Adaptive Capacity -- Successful Climate Change Adaptation -- Case Study -- Methodology -- Preliminary Results -- Perceptions Regarding Level of Success -- Effectiveness -- Efficiency -- Legitimacy -- Equity -- Multi-Scalar Factors Contributing to Community-Level Adaptive Capacity -- Local -- National -- Regional -- International -- Concluding Remarks -- References -- 10 Taking a Micro-Perspective on the Global Challenge of Climate Change: The "Microenergy Systems" Research Focus at the Technische Universität Berlin -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Decentralized Energy Systems and Their Relevance for Global Access to Energy, Development and Climate Change -- The Concept of Microenergy Systems -- A Research Agenda for MES -- The MES Research Group -- The Energy Inclusion Initiative in Peru: An Exemplary Case for Cooperation with the Private Sector -- Conclusions and Outlook -- References -- 11 The Impacts of Climate Change on the Livelihoods of Coastal People in Bangladesh: A Sociological Study -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Coastal Zone in Bangladesh -- The Methodology -- Climate Change and its Impacts on the Livelihoods of Coastal People in the Context of Bangladesh -- Conclusions -- References -- 12 From Rainforests to Drylands: Comparing Family Farmers' Perceptions of Climate Change in Three Brazilian Biomes -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Climate Change Communication -- Methodology -- Results -- Smallholders: Sample Characterization -- Changes in Rainfall -- Changes in Temperature Levels -- Perception of Extreme Events -- Do Convergent Perceptions Lead to Similar Behaviours? -- How Did the Respondents Answer? -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Part III The Role of Policy-making and the Contribution of Information, Communication and Stakeholders' Involvement. , 13 Precipitation Variability and Adaptation Strategies in the Southern Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico: Integrating Local Knowledge with Quantitative Analysis -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Droughts and Agriculture -- Methods -- Study Area -- Drought and Rainfall Analysis -- Farmers' Perceptions and Adaptations -- Results -- Drought and Rainfall -- Farmers' Perceptions and Adaptations -- Perceptions -- Adaptations -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 Making Science Count: Climate Change and the SciencePractice Interface -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Evaluation of the Two Projects -- A Discussion of the Barriers: Some Insights -- Conclusions -- References -- 15 Island Erosion and Afflicted Population: Crisis and Policies to Handle Climate Change -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Environmental Migrants from Vanishing Island -- Methodology -- Result and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 16 Does Awareness Through Learning About Climate Change Enhance Farmers' Perception of and Adaptation to Climate Uncertainty? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials -- Methods -- Empirical Modelling of Farmers' Perception and Adaptation to Climate Change -- Interrelating Awareness of Climate Change and Farmers' Perception of and Adaptation to Climatic Uncertainty -- Selection of Exogenous Variables and Hypotheses to be Tested -- Results -- Descriptive Statistics -- Farmers' Perception of and Adaptation to Climate Change -- Awareness Through Learning About Climate Change -- Determinants of Farmers' Perception of and Adaptation to Climate Change -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 17 Local Knowledge and Participatory Climate Change Planning in the Northeastern U.S -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Deliberative Policy, Adaptive Governance, and Climate Change -- Valuing Local Knowledge and Experience. , Trust in Pre-existing and Emerging Leadership and Social and Professional Networks -- Conclusions and Implications -- References -- 18 Evaluating of Post-2012 Carbon Policies -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- The Methodology -- The Model Scenarios -- Discussion of the Results -- Conclusions -- References -- 19 Perceptions About Climate Change in Sidama, Ethiopia -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Area -- Methods -- Results and Discussion of Findings -- Lay Perceptions of Climate Change -- Increased Temperature -- Erratic Rainfall Patterns -- Climate Data Analysis -- Temperature and Rainfall Data -- Perception of Causes of Climate Change -- Perceptions of Vulnerability and Impact of Climate Change -- Adaptive Actions -- Mainstreaming Climate Change to Development Policy -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 20 Perceptions of and Attitudes Toward Climate Change in the Southeastern United States -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Site Descriptions -- Climate Change Belief and Skepticism -- Observed Changes in Weather and Climate -- Effects Experienced and Anticipated -- Perceived Causes -- Attitudes Toward Mitigation -- Conclusions -- References -- 21 The Role of Higher Education in Institutionalising Climate Change in Bangladesh -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Conceptual Development -- Human Factors -- Natural Factors -- Scenario of Climate Change in Bangladesh -- HE: A Paradigm Shift -- HE in Bangladesh -- Research Design -- Data Collection, Analysis, Confidentiality and Limitations -- Findings and Discussion -- Genesis of HE and Public Universities -- Private Universities -- Role of HE in the Education and Research of Climate Change -- Education Programmes -- Research on Climate Change -- Climate Change Education for Primary and Secondary Levels -- Social Awareness of Climate Change. , Strategic Planning and Policy.

Note: Intro -- Climate Change and the Sustainable Use of Water Resources -- Preface -- Contents -- Part I -- 1 Climate Change Impacts on Green Water Fluxes in the Eastern Mediterranean -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Area and Data Quality -- Method of Investigation -- Soil Moisture and Runoff -- Transpiration -- Results -- Soil Moisture Dynamics -- Direct Evaporation -- Transpiration -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 2 Stormwater Reuse via Aquifer Storage and Recovery: Risk Assessment for Sandy AquifersTC ''Stormwater reuse via aquifer storage and recovery:'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Benefits and Constraints of ASR -- Stormwater Versus Treated Effluent -- ASR Technique: Theory and Case Studies -- Site Selection Considerations -- Water Quality Considerations -- Microbial Pathogens -- Natural Organic Matter -- Redox Reactions -- Ion Exchange -- Dissolution/Precipitation -- ASR in Use -- First Conclusions -- Stormwater ASR in Sandy Aquifers -- Stormwater Quality -- Total Suspended Solids -- Nutrients and Oxygen -- Organic Carbon -- Heavy Metals -- Metal Behaviour During the ASR Cycle -- Pretreatment -- Injection -- Storage -- Recovery -- Overall -- Implications and Recommendations -- Implications for Stormwater ASR in Sandy Aquifers -- Aquifer Selection Recommendations -- Monitoring Recommendations -- Pretreatment Recommendations -- Conclusions -- References -- 3 Hydrologic Balance of Citarum Watershed under Current and Future ClimateTC ''Hydrologic Balance of Citarum Watershed Under Current and Future Climate'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Study Area -- Streamflow Analysis -- Hydrology Balance Analysis -- Water Supply -- Water Demand -- Water Supply Scenarios -- Water Demand Scenarios -- Results of Analysis -- Impact of ENSO on Streamflow -- Water Supply -- Water Balance. , No Change in Rainfall Scenario -- Change in Rainfall Scenario -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- 4 Towards a Database for an Information Management System on Climate Change: An Online Resource -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Problem Definition -- Goals and Objectives -- Materials and Methods -- Conclusion -- Supporting Information Available -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 5 Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Evapotranspiration and Soil SalinizationTC ''Assessing the impact of climate change on evapotranspiration and soil salinization'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II -- 6 The South African Water Sector: On its Way Towards Adaptive Water Governance?TC ''The South African Water Sector: on its Way Towards Adaptive Water Governance?'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Towards a Concept for Adaptive Water Governance -- Adaptive Governance -- Good Governance -- Water Governance -- Adaptive Water Governance -- The Problem of Interplay: Multi-Level and Horizontal Governance -- The Problem of Fit: Polycentric, Flexible and Redundant Governance Structures -- Social Sustainability: Equity, Integration and Participation -- Economic Sustainability: Efficiency and Coherence -- Political Sustainability: Rule of Law, Accountability and Transparency -- Ecological Sustainability and Responsiveness -- Synergies and Trade-Offs Between the Elements of Adaptive Water Governance -- Adaptive Water Governance Applied to South African Water Governance Reforms -- Flexible Institutions: the National Water Act -- Redundancy: Functional Overlap of Institutions -- Participation of Stakeholders: Top--Down Versus Bottom--Up -- Equity: Providing Equal Access to Water and Sanitation Services -- Conclusion. , Acknowledgments -- References -- 7 Increase in Port Downtime and Damage in Vietnam Due To a Potential Increase in Tropical Cyclone IntensityTC ''Increase in Port Downtime and Damage in Vietnam Due to a Potential Increase in Tropical Cyclone Intensity'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Assumptions -- Tropical Cyclone Data -- Population Projections -- GDP Projections -- Simulation Methodology -- Increase in Tropical Cyclone Intensity in the Year 2085 -- Effect of Maximum Sustained Wind Speed on Radius of Tropical Cyclone -- Computation of Wind Downtime and Minimum Damage Threshold -- Estimation of Indirect Damage -- Loss of Productivity of Ports -- Effect of Climate Change on Port Operations -- Estimation of Direct Damage -- Implications and Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- 8 Hydro-Economic Analysis for Water Resources Management in a Changing ClimateTC ''Hydro-Economic Analysis for Water Resources Management in a Changing Climate'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Hydro-Economic Models: Concept and Design -- A Description of the Approach -- Examples of Model Design -- Analysing Adaptation in Water Resources Management with a Hydro-Economic Approach -- Water and Agriculture -- Water and its Multiple Users -- Additional Applications of Hydro-Economic Models -- New Infrastructure and Water Markets -- Flood Infrastructure Investments -- Institutional Aspects: Barriers to Climate Resilient Water Management -- Conclusion -- References -- 9 Climate Change and Water Resource Availability: What to Do? -- Abstract -- Water Resource and Climate Change: A Background -- Another Global Problem Connected with Water Resource: The Price of Water -- Adaptation to Climate Change as Sustainable Water Management -- A Way for Sustainable Water Management: Environmental Education as Ethics of Consumption for Young Generations. , Discussion of Results -- Conclusions -- References -- 10 Adaptations to Climate Change and Variability Among Smallholder Farmers in TanzaniaTC ''Adaptations to Climate Change and Variability Among Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results and Discussions -- Evolution and Dynamics of Farmer Groups in the Study Areas -- Vertical Progress of Farmer Groups -- Step Towards an Economic Stage -- Horizontal Expansion of Farmer Group Activities -- Impacts of Climate Change Adaptations on Land Cover Degradation -- Conclusions -- References -- 11 ''Greening'' Integrated Water Resources Management Policies for Tackling Climate Change Impacts: A Call for Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Concept of IWRM -- IWRM and Climate Change -- Greening IWRM: A Demand of the Time -- Why ''Greening IWRM''? -- What is Green IWRM? -- Greening IWRM: A Process Approach -- Greening IWRM: The Case of Bangladesh -- Conclusion -- References -- 12 Urbanization and Flood Vulnerability in a Peri-Urban Neighbourhood of Dakar, Senegal: How can Participatory GIS Contribute to Flood Management?TC ''Urbanization and flood vulnerability in a peri-urban neighborhood of Dakar (Senegal): How can participatory GIS contribute to flood management?'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- The problem of Floods at the Peri-Urban Interface -- GIS as a Diagnostic Tool -- GIS as a Prescriptive Tool -- Alternative GISs: PPGIS, PGIS, and CiGIS -- PGIS: a Definition -- Participation in PGIS -- The Benefits of Participation -- Access to Differentiated Information -- The Potential for Empowerment -- Objectives -- Study Area -- Methodology -- Results -- The Urbanization Process -- The Influence of Landforms -- The Influence of Land Availability -- The Influence of Land Price -- Risk Awareness and Marginalization. , PGIS: The Intersection between Intervention and Research -- Participation and Empowerment -- Participation and an Improved Access to Knowledge -- Conclusion -- References -- 13 Vulnerability of Andean Communities to Climate Variability and Climate ChangeTC ''Vulnerability of Andean Communities to Climate Variability and Climate Change'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Water Governance, Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change -- The Study Areas -- The Vulnerability of the Basins -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 Water Management Issues in Southern Tunisia Under a Climate Change ContextTC ''Water Management Issues in the Southern Tunisia Under Climate Change Context'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Cross-border Water Management Issues -- Southern Tunisia Water Policy Milestones -- Technical Constraints -- The Illegal Oasis Extension -- Conclusion -- References -- 15 Climate Change and its Impacts on the Livelihoods of the Vulnerable People in the Southwestern Coastal Zone in BangladeshTC ''Climate Change and its Impacts on the Livelihoods of the Vulnerable People in the Southwestern Coastal Zone in Bangladesh'' \f C \l ''3 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Key Hazards, Vulnerabilities and Risks Due to Climate Change -- Current Climate -- Sea Level Rise -- Saltwater Intrusion -- Increased Intensity of Extreme Events -- Increasing Cyclones and Storm Surges -- Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Flooding -- Increased Drought -- Key Impacts and Vulnerabilities -- Crop Agriculture and Food Security -- Livestock -- Coastal Zone -- Impact on Mangrove Ecosystem -- Settlements and Infrastructure -- Impact on Livelihoods -- Vulnerability of Small Farmers in the Coastal Zone -- Wage Labour in the Coastal Zone -- Changing Lives -- Losing Livelihood: Gradually -- Lost Livelihood: Sudden -- Summary of the Key Impacts. , Adaptation Strategies for Reducing Vulnerabilities Due to Climate Change.

Note: Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- Energy Policy and Security Through the Lenses of Stochastic Portfolio Theory and the ACEGES Model -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The ACEGES Model and the SPT Framework -- 2.1 The ACEGES Model -- 2.2 The Stochastic Portfolio Theory -- 3 Example: Constructing Oil Import Portfolios -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Energy Security as a Subset of National Security -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Energy Security in an Economic Sense -- 3 How Various Countries Achieve Energy Security -- 4 Vulnerability Analysis -- 5 The European Union Concept of ``Horizontal Convergence´´ for Infrastructure Protection -- 6 3D Vulnerability Analysis: Micro- Versus Macroanalysis -- 7 Illustrating the 3D Vulnerability Approach: A Simple Model -- 8 A Horizontal Convergence Approach: GIS Applications -- 9 The Concept of Vulnerability: Some Final Comments -- 10 Conclusion -- References -- Challenges to Global Energy Policy and Supply Security -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background -- 3 Some Fundamental Challenges for Energy Supply -- 4 Energy Efficiency and the Role of the UN -- 5 Input from Energy Specialists -- 6 The Response of UN Agencies -- 7 Risks for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability -- 8 Planet Under Pressure -- 9 Conclusions -- References -- Change in Energy Structure and Energy Security under Climate Mitigation Scenarios -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Scenarios -- 3.1 Reference Scenario -- 3.2 Policy Scenario -- 4 Results and Discussions -- 5 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Insights on Cooperative Electricity Consumption in Human Aggregates from a Thermodynamic Analysis: Implications for Energy Policies -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Background: Evolutionary Dynamics (Cultural, Biological, or Otherwise) -- 2 The Model -- 2.1 Sociodynamica: An Overview of the Simulation Model -- 2.2 Working with Simulations -- 3 Social Synergy. , 4 Empirical Evidences -- 5 Energy Flows -- 6 Present Trends -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- The UK Electricity System and Its Resilience -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Rising Demand and Geopolitical Issues for the Energy Sector -- 1.2 Rising Demand and Geopolitical Issues for the Electricity Sector -- 1.3 Climate Change -- 1.4 Security of Supply -- 1.5 The UK Energy and Climate Change Policy -- 2 Security Concerns -- 2.1 Reliance on Primary Fuels for Electricity Generation -- 2.2 Infrastructure Investment -- 2.3 Capacity Margins and Retirement of Generation Plant -- 2.4 Network Performance -- 2.5 Concerns Around Equity -- 2.6 Homeland Security -- 2.7 Infrastructures and Their Connections -- 2.8 Distribution and Smart Grids -- 3 Electricity System Resilience -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- The Macroeconomic Effects of Energy Purchases -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Stylized Facts -- 2 The Model -- 2.1 The Features of the Baseline Model -- 2.2 The Goods Market -- 2.3 The Capital Market -- 2.4 The Dynamics -- 2.4.1 The Short Run -- 2.4.2 The Long Run -- 3 Introducing the Strategy -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- EU´s Dynamic Evaluation of Energy Efficiency: Combining Data Envelopment Analysis and Multicriteria Decision Making -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Data Envelopment Analysis -- 3.2 Building an Operational Efficiency Evaluation Model Through a Multicriteria Approach -- 4 Data and Variables -- 5 Results -- 5.1 DEA Results -- 5.2 Second-Stage Results -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- The Availability of European Oil and Gas Resources -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Paradigm Choice -- 3 VSD Model -- 4 Unconventional Oil and Gas -- 5 Oil and Gas Production Costs -- 6 Supply Cost Curves -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- Energy Security: Stochastic Analysis of Oil Prices -- 1 Energy Security, Oil, and Prices. , 2 Stochastic Analysis of Oil Prices -- 2.1 Underlying Models -- 3 Empirical Analysis -- 3.1 Parameter Estimation -- 3.2 Methodology and Empirical Results -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Green Energy Development in China: The Case of Clean Coal Technologies -- 1 Background -- 2 Coal Stimulates Economic Development -- 3 Improving Coal Efficiency Can Immediately Reduce Demand and Emissions -- 4 The Large Substituting for Small Program Has Been a Success -- 5 General Policy Recommendations for China -- 6 Concluding Remarks -- References -- China´s New Energy Security: A Swing of the Pendulum -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theorization of China´s Energy Security -- 3 Reconsidering External Dependence -- 4 Thinking Internally -- 5 Concluding Remarks -- References -- The Energy Efficiency Policy Initiatives and Energy Security: Experiences from India -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background -- 3 Energy Efficiency Policies -- 4 A Brief History of Energy Efficiency Initiatives in India -- 5 Latest Policies and Institutions of Energy Efficiency -- 6 Schemes for Promoting Energy Efficiency in India -- 6.1 Key Challenges in Securing Energy Efficiency Targets in India -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Impact of Shocks on Australian Coal Mining -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Coal Mining Industry Overview -- 2.1 Exports -- 3 Internal and External Shocks -- 3.1 1960-1986 -- 3.2 1987-2003 -- 3.3 2004 to Date -- 4 Literature Review -- 5 Data -- 6 Methodology -- 6.1 Zivot and Andrews (ZA) (1992) Unit Root Test with One Structural Break -- 6.2 Clemente-Montanes-Reyes (1998) Unit Root with Two Structural Breaks -- 7 Results and Discussion -- 8 Policy Implications and Conclusions -- References -- An Assessment of the Impacts of Government Energy Policy on Energy Technology, Innovation, and Security: The Case of Renewable Technologies in the US Electricity Sector -- 1 Introduction. , 2 Theory and Literature Review -- 2.1 Exogenous Technological Change -- 2.2 Endogenous Technological Change -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Theoretical Analysis -- 3.2 Model Specification: Empirical Model -- 3.3 Limitations of the Study -- 3.4 Data and Variables -- 4 Co-integration Analysis and Results -- 5 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- An Overview of Energy Policy and Security in the Pacific Region -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Energy Mix and Supply in Pacific Island Countries -- 3 Energy Security -- 4 Energy Policy in PICs -- 5 What Are PICs Doing to Ensure Energy Security? -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- The Evolution of the Spanish Energy System in the Context of Energy Security: Current Trends, Future Developments -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background: The European Energy Context -- 3 The Spanish Energy Context -- 3.1 Spain Before the Financial Crisis -- 3.2 The Current Situation of the Spanish Energy System -- 4 Spanish Energy Scenarios to 2030 -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 The Evolution of Energy Demand and Security of Supply in the Future Spanish Energy System -- 4.3 The Electricity Sector in the BaU and EEF Scenarios -- 5 Conclusions and Policy Recommendations -- References -- Energy, Development, and Economic Growth in Colombia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Energy, Economy, and Poverty in Colombia -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Model -- 3.2 Estimation -- 3.3 Data -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Productivity Model -- 4.1.1 Estimation Results -- Long-Run Relationship and Short-Run Relationship -- 4.1.2 Discussion of Results -- 4.2 Poverty and Energy Model -- 4.2.1 Estimation Results -- Long-Run Relationship and Short-Run Dynamics -- 4.2.2 Discussion of Results -- 5 Conclusions -- 6 Policy Recommendations -- References.

Note: Intro -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Chapter 1: The Need for Contributions to the Decade of Education for a Sustainable Future: an Ethical Commitment -- Chapter 2: Evolutionary Foundations for Sustainability and Environmental Ethics -- Chapter 3: Implementing Sustainable Development in Higher Education -- Chapter 4: An Assessment of Requirements to Reframe Science Education towards Education for Sustainable Development -- Chapter 5: Education for Sustainable Development Indicators, Competences and Science Education -- Chapter 6: Experimental Science Activities and Environmental Education: A pivotal bridge -- Chapter 7: Eco-Schools: Development of assessment tools -- Chapter 8: Education for Sustainable Development in Primary Schools: Contributions from the Development of a Teacher Training Program -- Chapter 9: The Relevance of Learning Strategies Relying on Investigative and Experimental Premises for Science Teaching: A Case Study with Junior School Students -- Chapter 10: Effectiveness of Outdoor Practices on Environmental Sustainability -- Chapter 11: "Questions in Biology"Designing an Online Discussion Forum for Promoting Active Learning about Evolution -- Chapter 12: Field activities within an Environmental Sciences Program: a B-Learning Case Study -- Chapter 13: Online Learning for Sustainability:The Student Perception in an Environmental Science Post-Graduation -- Chapter 14: Agronomists, Civil Engineers and Architects: What Role in Earth Sustainability? -- Chapter 15: Developing Activities on Waste Management - an Approach to Achieve a Cleaner Environment -- Chapter 16: Sustainability of Fisheries -- Chapter 17: Perceived Importance of Fish Sustainability:The Impact of Consumers' Benefits and Risk Perception regarding Farmed and Wild Fish Consumption. , Chapter 18: Collaborative Governance for the Preservation and Valorization of the Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Serra da Aboboreira -- About the Authors -- Thematic Index.

Note: Cover -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- I. Implementing Sustainable Development in the Curriculum -- Chapter 1- Building Sustainability Leaders: A Framework to Prepare Students to Thrive on Complexity and Lead Transformative Changes. Michael Shriberg -- Chapter 2 - Fostering Rapid Transitions to Education for Sustainable Development through a Whole-System Approach to Curriculum and Organizational Change. Cheryl J. Desha and Karlson 'Charlie' Hargroves -- Chapter 3 - Promoting Education for Sustainable Development through Grassroots Action in Malta: An Example of NGO-University Collaboration. Paul Pace -- Chapter 4 - Convergence and Confluence: A Systems Thinking Approach to Integrated Sustainability in Higher Education. Jennifer Thompson and Amelia Mayahi -- Chapter 5 - Bridging the Gaps to Develop Graduate Capabilities for Sustainability. Anne Sibbel -- Chapter 6 - Experiencing Transformation in Sustainability: A Student Perspective. Jennie Winter, Debby Cotton and Vivien Grant -- Chapter 7 - Enabling University Leaders to Serve as Role Models for Sustainable Development. Chris Shiel -- Chapter 8 - Making Education for Sustainability Work on Campus: The Proposals of the Roundtable on Environmental Systems and Sustainability. Michael A. Reiter, Will J. Focht, Paul A. Barresi, Susan Gill, Richard C. Smardon, Susan L. Baker, Kimberly D. Reiter, Eric Fitch, Terry Rolfe and Sue Bumpous -- Chapter 9 - Monitoring Changes in the Sustainability Attributes of Higher Education Students in a New Zealand University. Kerry Shephard, John Harraway, Brent Lovelock, Sheila Skeaff, Liz Slooten, Mick Strack and Tim Jowett -- Chapter 10 - Needs for Tailored Knowledge and Skill-Based Education for Sustainable Development: Balkan Environment Life Leadership Standards Courses. Anđelka Mihajlov. , Chapter 11 - Student Expectations on Content and Pedagogy for Sustainability within Textiles and Apparel Curricula. Anupama Pasricha -- Chapter 12 - Inclusion of Environmental and Social Aspects of Sustainability in Industrial Design Education. Mariano Ramirez -- Chapter 13 - Using Sustainability in the Integrative Training of Engineering Students in Canada. Tatiana Teslenko -- Chapter 14 - The Value of Authentic Learning Spaces to Facilitate Education for Sustainable Development in Open and Distance Learning. Rudi Pretorius -- Chapter 15 - Complexity of Campus Sustainability Discourse. Tamara Savelyeva and Jae Park -- Chapter 16 - Faculty Enrichment Program for Infusing Sustainability Education across the University Curriculum. William M. Stigliani, Catherine Zeman and Gowri Betrabet Gulwadi -- Chapter 17 - Climate Justice Partnership Linking Universities and Community Organizations in Toronto, Durban, Maputo and Nairobi. Patricia E. Perkins and Ana Louise Tavares Leary -- Chapter 18 - Ecohumanities and Service Learning: New Directions in Pedagogy. Kelly A. Parker -- Chapter 19 - The Development of a Multidisciplinary Sustainable Business Leadership Degree in a Post-Secondary Institute. Mark Giltrow -- Chapter 20 - The Sustainable Management and Promotion of Territory: A Strategic Operative Education Plan and Training as a Result of Collaboration between Perugia University, Todi's State Technical Agricultural College and the Local Municipality. Adriano Ciani -- Chapter 21 - International MSc Programme "Environmental Management and Cleaner Production": A Success Story. Jurgis Kazimieras Staniškis -- Chapter 22 - A Model for Enhancing Education for Sustainable Development with Management Systems: Experiences from the Nordic Countries. Tove Holm, Kaisu Sammalisto, Timo Vuorisalo, Thomas S. Grindsted. , Chapter 23 - Developing People and Transforming the Curriculum: Action Research as a Method to Foster Professional and Curriculum Development in Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education. Gisela Cebrián, Marcus Grace and Debra Humphris -- Chapter 24 - Introducing the Methodology Background of the Lifestyle Index of Sustainability. Kira Giesecke -- Chapter 25 - Impacts of Sustainability Courses on the Behavior of Business School Students. Menno de Lind van Wijngaarden and Julia Planko -- Chapter 26 - Sustainable Development in Higher Education in the Muslim World. Fayyaz Vellani and Naveed Nanjee -- Chapter 27 - Incorporating Sustainability in Curricula while Meeting Entrenched Traditional Learning Outcomes. Matthew Rockall -- Chapter 28 - Teaching Sustainable Management to US Undergraduates: Learning to be Change Leaders. Diana C. Cooper -- II. Implementing Sustainable Development in University Activities -- Chapter 29 - Implementing Sustainability at the Campus - Towards a better Understanding of Participation Processes within Sustainability Initiatives. Antje Disterheft, Sandra Sofia Ferreira da Silva Caeiro, Ulisses Manuel de Miranda Azeiteiro and Walter Leal Filho -- Chapter 30 - A National Programme to Support Education for Sustainable Development in the United Kingdom: University Experiences of the HEA Green Academy Programme. Simon Kemp, Stephen Scoffham, Peter Rands, Alastair Robertson, Zoe Robinson, Sarah Speight, Antonius Raghubansie and Heather Luna -- Chapter 31 - Greening the Campus: The Economic Advantages of Research and Dialogue. Eric Pallant, Kelly Boulton and David McInally. -- Chapter 32 - "Don't Think Twice - This is the Opportunity of a Lifetime!": Students' [Passionate] Engagement with Processes of Greening the Campus. Beatriz Acevedo, Romas Malevicius, Sarah Johnson and Charlotte Bonner. , Chapter 33 - Change-Agents in Sustainability Governance: Institutional Transformation at Three Institutions of Higher Education. Valentin Tappeser and Arian Meyer -- Chapter 34 - Sustainable Development of Universities and the "University of Sustainable Development": Experience from Russia. Natalia Tihomirova, Siarhei Zenchanka and Siarhei Malchenka -- Chapter 35 - Integrating Sustainability throughout an Institution: Eden Hall Campus and the School of Sustainability and the Environment. David M. Hassenzahl, Molly Mehling and Esther Barazzone -- Chapter 36 - Transformation to a Sustainable-Led University: Insights from the South-East Asia Region. Mostafa Nejati, Amirul Shah Md Shahbudin and Azlan Amran -- Chapter 37 - Exploring the Usefulness of Problem-Based Learning in Education for Sustainable Development: A Case Study. Lukas Paul Fesenfeld, Charlotte Filiz Merten, Christoph Michael Schulze, Felix Tilmann Vahle and Dennis Redeker -- Chapter 38 - Effective Structures for Sustainability Programs in Higher Education. Lauren C. Edmonds and John P. Swaddle -- Chapter 39 - Enhancing the Sustainability Element in Chemical and Biological Engineering Problem-Based Laboratories by Partnering with Community Groups. Royann Jean Petrell and Susan Anne Baldwin -- Chapter 40 - An University-Based Assessment of the Levels of Sustainability of Maritime Transport Systems in the Baltic Sea Region: Experiences from Warsaw University. Ljubov Kohutnicka -- Chapter 41 - The Campus as a Teaching Tool: A Case Study of Macalester College's EcoHouse. Suzanne Savanick Hansen and Christopher W. Wells -- Chapter 42 - Teacher Preparation Programs: Integrating Sustainability Education Components Using a Social Justice Framework. Louise Gonsalvez -- Chapter 43 - Developing a First-Time Sustainability Report for a Higher Education Institution. Natalia Moudrak and Amelia Clarke. , Chapter 44 - Promoting Transparency of Sustainability Factors through Responsibility Reporting: A Case Study. Arja Sinkko -- Chapter 45 - The Ethical Dimension of Sustainability in Higher Education: Applying the Principles of the Earth Charter in Malaysia and Beyond. Brandon P. Hollingshead, Peter Blaze Corcoran, Adnan A. Hezri, Kanayathu Chacko Koshy, Joseph P. Weakland and Zakri Abdul Hamid -- Chapter 46 - Evolving and Implementing Green Campus Strategies in Indian Higher Educational Institutions for Sustainable Development. Gopalsamy Poyyamoli, Arun Prasath Ramaswamy, Muthu Nandhivarman and Golda Arpudhalin Edwin -- III. Implementing Sustainable Development in Research and in Outreach Programmes -- Chapter 47 - Creating and Assessing a Campus Culture of Sustainability: The University of Michigan Experience. Robert W. Marans and Michael Shriberg -- Chapter 48 - Developing and Implementing Energy Sustainability Research in Business Education. Vlasios Voudouris and John Sedgwick -- Chapter 49 - The Impact of University Policies for Sustainable Development on Students: a Comparison of Students from two Institutions, One in the UK and One in Portugal. Chris Shiel and Arminda do Paço -- Chapter 50 - Manifestos for Sustainable Development: Student Visioning of Change through a Geography Course. Michael D. Lee -- Chapter 51 - Green Energy in Higher Educational Institutions for Sustainable Development: Potentials and Challenges in India. Arun Prasath Ramaswamy, Gopalsamy Poyyamoli, Muthu Nandhivarman and Golda Arpudhalin Edwin -- Chapter 52 - A Sustainable Strategy for Gauging Rural Vulnerability and Promoting Sustainable Rural and Urban Lifestyles. Norizan Md. Nor, Salfarina Abd Gapor, Govindran Jegatesen and Hamoon Khelghat-Doost. , Chapter 53 - New Approaches in Graduate Education for Sustainable Development: Modalities of Field Training in the Master's in Development Practice Programs. David Nugent, Lucia Rodríguez and Jairo García.

Note: Intro -- The Economic, Social and Political Elements of Climate Change -- Foreword -- Contents -- Part I: Social Aspects of Climate Change -- Chapter 1: Adaptive Capacities of European City Regions in Climate Change: On the Importance of Governance Innovations for Regional Climate Policies -- Introduction: Adaptation Policies for European Regions -- Knowledge: What Are the Dominating Narrative Frames of Regional Climate Policies? -- Infrastructure: Is the ``European City´´ an Adapted Urban Development Strategy? -- Institutions: Multi-Level Governance for Successful Climate Policy Integration -- Governance Innovations: Lessons from Innovative Institutions for Regional Adaptation in Northern Hesse -- Conclusions: Integration of Climate Change Policy into Regional Governance Needed -- References -- Chapter 2: An Assessment of Climate-Induced Conflict Risks Over Shared Water Resources in Africa -- Introduction -- Climate Change and Freshwater Demands in Africa -- Difficulties, Constraints and Limitations Related to Climatic Changes in Africa -- Case Studies on African Water Conflicts -- Cameroon Versus Nigeria on Lake Chad -- Problem Definition -- Senegal Versus Mauritania -- Problem Definition -- Ghana Versus Burkina Faso (1998) -- Problem Definition -- Niger Versus Nigeria on the Niger River Basin -- Problem Definition -- Eastern Africa (IGAD Region) -- Problem Definition -- Conflict Resolution Techniques -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 3: Indigenous Communities and Climate Change Policy: An Inclusive Approach -- Introduction -- Social Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities Across the Globe -- The Social Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities in Asia -- Role of Indigenous Communities in Dealing with Climate Change -- Potential Response of Indigenous Communities -- Adaptive Strategies in the Past. , Adaptive Strategies in the Present -- The Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities in India -- Tackling Water Stress with Traditional Practices in India -- Carbon Offsetting Techniques -- Why There Is a Need To Have an Inclusive Approach in Climate Change Policy -- Adaptation and Mitigation -- Policy Issues and Gaps -- Recommendations and the Way Forward to Copenhagen -- Areas for Further Research -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Mitigating Climate Change Via Clean Energy Financing: An Assessment of the Asian Development Bank´s Mitigation Efforts in Southeast Asia -- Introduction -- Economic, Energy and Emission Trends in the Study Countries -- Nexus Between Climate Change Mitigation, the Clean Energy Paradigm, and Energy for the Poor -- Financing Issues and the Funding Role of MDBs -- ADB´s Engagement in Clean Energy Finance: A Case Study -- Assessment of ADB´s Clean Energy Strategies in Southeast Asia -- Conceptual Assessment of ADB´s Country Strategies -- Operational Assessment of ADB Energy Sector Lending -- Some Conclusions and Policy Recommendations -- Appendix: Assessment of ADB Energy Sector Portfolio -- References -- Chapter 5: Nikan oti (the future): Adaptation and Adaptive Capacity in Two First Nations Communities -- Introduction -- Elder Contributions -- Historical Changes -- Adaptive Capacity -- James Smith Capacity To Adapt -- Shoal Lake Capacity To Adapt -- First Nation Spiritual Philosophies -- Thought for the Future -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Mitigation of the Earth´s Economy: A Viable Strategy for Insurance Systems -- Insurance Systems and Climate Change -- Linked Social‒Ecological Systems -- Three Systems . . . -- . . .in Relationship -- Why Mitigation Is a Necessity for Insurance Systems -- Reflexive Mitigation: A Viable Insurance System Approach. , Did a Reflexive Mitigation Path for Insurance Appear Post-Katrina? -- A Stable Basis for Adaptation with Grace -- Adaptation to Climate Change: Business-as-Usual -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Contribution of Urban Agriculture to Food Security, Biodiversity Conservation and Reducing Agricultural Carbon Footprint -- Introduction -- Urban Agriculture and Food Security -- Urban Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation -- Urban Agriculture, Carbon Footprint and Carbon Credit -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Temporal Metaphor in Abrupt Climate Change Communication: An Initial Effort at Clarification -- Introduction -- Metaphor in Climate Change Communication -- Steven Jay Gould´s Dichotomy of Temporal Metaphor -- Metaphor and Analogy in Warnings of Abrupt Climate Change -- Insight into Signals of Danger -- Theoretical References -- Overextension -- Re-description and Conventionalization -- Implications -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: The Increase of Global Temperature as a Result of the Greenhouse Effect: Assessing the Reasons for Disagreement Among Scientists -- Introduction -- Research Methodology -- Results -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 10: The Social Dilemma of Climate Change: Socio-economic Implications -- Introduction: Climate Change Is Essentially a Social Dilemma -- Social Dilemmas -- Climate Warming Is an Asymmetric Dilemma -- There Are Many Stakeholders in the Dilemma -- Is Climate Warming Still a Blind Environmental Dilemma? -- Temporal Aspects of Climate Warming -- Implications of the Structural Complexity: Institutions Are Necessary -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11: Towards a Psychology of Climate Change -- Introduction -- Understanding Climate Change: Human Difficulties with Complexity -- Forming Individual Knowledge. , Emotional Responses to Climate Change and Their Role in Motivating Behaviour -- The Perception of Individual Risk Related to Climate Change -- Motivation of Behaviour: The Multi-determination of Behaviour -- Evaluation of Behavioural Outcomes -- Direct Versus Mediated Experiences of Climate Change -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12: Worldviews and Climate Change: Harnessing Universal Motivators to Enable an Effective Response -- Introduction -- Paper -- Embracing ``Historical Obligation´´ -- Reframing Climate Change from Private to Public Interest -- Finding ``Flow´´ -- Collective ``Flow´´ -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Economic Aspects of Climate Change -- Chapter 13: Analysis of Green Investment Scheme for Energy Efficiency Measures in Latvia -- Introduction -- International Emissions Trading -- Green Investment Schemes -- Climate Change Financial Instrument -- Existing Situation of Energy Efficiency in Buildings -- State-Owned Buildings -- Municipal Buildings -- Residential Buildings -- Implementation of the Climate Change Financial Instrument in the Building Sector -- State and Municipal Buildings -- Residential Buildings -- Discussions -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 14: Carbon Credit Currency for the Future -- Introduction -- Regulatory Mechanism: Kyoto Protocol -- Carbon Market -- Introduction to Carbon Credits -- Need for Carbon Credits -- Clean Development Mechanism -- Joint Implementation -- Emissions Trading -- Market Structure -- Allowance-Based Markets -- EU ETS -- New South Wales -- Chicago Climate Exchange -- Project-Based Markets -- Market Classifications -- European Climate Exchange -- What Are Futures? -- The Role of Markets -- Where Do They Develop? -- What Does Trading Derivatives Involve? -- ECX Derivatives -- Twofold Role of Derivatives -- Derivatives and the EU ETS -- Chicago Climate Exchange. , Trading on the Exchange -- Future of the Carbon Market -- Voluntary Market: Gaining Momentum -- Beyond the Carbon Market -- Is There a Post-2012 Market? -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 15: Climate Change and Agricultural Production in Vietnam -- Introduction -- Methodology and Data -- The Trend of Climate Change -- Air Temperature -- Absolute Minimum Temperature -- Sunshine Duration -- Rainfall -- Storms in Vietnam -- The Impact of Climate Change and Sea Level Rise on Agriculture -- The Impact of Climate Change -- The Impact of Sea Level Rise -- Red River Delta -- Mekong River Delta -- Central Coastal Provinces -- Adaptation Strategies for the Agricultural Sector -- For Agriculture -- For Forestry -- For Water Resources -- For Aquaculture -- Some Responses to the Impacts of Climate Change on Future Agriculture -- Response to Climate Change by 2050 -- Mountain and Midland (Region I) -- Red River Delta (Region II) -- Coastal Northern Centre (Region III) -- Coastal Southern Centre (Region IV) -- Central Highlands (Region V) -- Northeast South and Mekong River Delta (Region VI, VII) -- Response to Climate Change After 2050 -- Mountain and Midland (Region I) -- Red River Delta (Region II) -- Coastal Centre (Region III, IV) -- Central Highlands (Region V) -- Northeast South and Mekong River Delta (Region VI, VII) -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 16: Climate Change and Economic Uncertainty in the Wine Sector: A Case Study of the Maule Region, Chile -- Introduction -- Vulnerability Approach: Conceptual Model of Vulnerability -- Analytical Framework -- Case Study: Maule Region -- Methods -- Results -- Exposure-Sensitivities -- Current Opportunities and Adaptive Strategies -- Current Risks and Adaptive Strategies -- Future Exposure-Sensitivities -- Future Adaptive Capacity -- Conclusion -- References. , Chapter 17: Critical Parameters for Mass-Cargo Affine Industries Due to Climate Change in Germany: Impacts of Low Water Events on Industry and Possible Adaptation Measures.

Note: Intro -- Experiences of Climate Change Adaptationin Africa -- Foreword -- Contents -- 1 Links Between Capacity and Action in Response to Global Climate Change: A Climate Response Shift at the Local Level -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Capacity and the Climate Change Problem -- Adaptive and Mitigative Capacity -- Response Capacity -- Translating Capacity into Action -- Risk Perception and Varying Responses to Climate Change -- Conclusions and Future Directions -- References -- 2 Key Themes of Local Adaptation to Climate Change: Results from Mapping Community-Based Initiatives in Africa -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Conceptual Framework -- Research Results -- Key Themes of Social Resilience -- Key Themes of Economic Resilience -- Critical Success Factors -- Box 1: Some Examples of Community Involvement, Critical Success Factors and Transferability of African CBA Projects -- Discussion -- Some current limitations to successful adaptation -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 3 Potential Climate Change Impacts on Direct Economic Values From Wildlife in the Kilombero Ramsar Site, Tanzania -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Data Collection and Analysis -- Results -- Rainfall Pattern and Probability -- Wildlife Hunting Licenses and Outtakes in the North Kilombero Hunting Block -- Direct Economic Value of Wildlife -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 4 Improving the Participation of Agro-Pastoralists in Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Policy Formulation: A Case Study from Keiyo District, Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Description of the Study Area -- Research Approach -- Results and Discussion -- Local Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction. , Agro-Pastoralist Involvement in CCA and DRR Policy Processes -- Challenges to Agro-Pastoralist Involvement in Policy Processes -- Opportunities for Enhancing Agro-Pastoralist Involvement in Policy Processes -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- 5 Integration of Indigenous Knowledge Systems into Climate Change Adaptation and Enhancing Food Security in Nandi and Keiyo Districts, Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Description of the Study Area -- Keiyo District -- Nandi District -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Household Demographics and Livelihood Activities -- Common Shocks Affecting Household Food Security Status -- Household Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security Risk Reduction -- Reliability and Opportunities for Integrating IKS in CCA and Food Security -- Conclusions -- References -- 6 Climate Change and the Emergence of Helter-Skelter Livelihoods Among the Pastoralists of Samburu East District, Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Results and Discussions -- Drought and the Pastoralist -- Conflicts Across Ethnic and International Borders, and with Wildlife -- The Aftermath of Floods -- Family and Community Instability -- Facing up to Climate Change: Adapting and Coping -- Tapping into the Resiliency of the Camel -- Turning to Agro-Pastoral Practices -- Livestock Mobility and Micro-Business Ventures -- Concluding Remarks -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 7 Carbon Changes Following the Establishment of Exclosure on Communal Grazing Lands in the Semi-Arid Lowlands of Tigray, Ethiopia -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Experimental Design -- Soil Sampling, Analyses and Carbon Stock Calculation -- Vegetation Inventory, Above-Ground Biomass and Carbon Estimation -- Statistical Analyses -- Results. , Ecosystem Carbon Stocks in Exclosures and Adjacent Communal Grazing Lands -- Soil, Vegetation and Climatic Variables Explaining Ecosystem Carbon Stocks -- Ecosystem Carbon Stocks and Site Characteristics in Church Forests -- Discussion -- Comparability of Exclosures and the Adjacent Grazing Lands -- Variation of Soil and Above-Ground Carbon Stocks on Communal Grazing Lands -- Changes in Ecosystem Carbon Stock in Relation to Exclosure Age -- Potential of Exclosures to be Considered as a Clean Development Mechanism Project -- Conclusions -- References -- 8 Coastal Forest Buffer Zones and Shoreline Change in Zanzibar, Tanzania: Practical Measures for Climate Adaptation? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Zanzibar -- Project Background, Methods and Research Area -- Coastal Erosion and Environmental Change -- Physical Changes Over the Last 50 Years -- Physical Impacts of Sea Level Rise -- Current Pressures and Local Perceptions -- Coastal Forest Buffer Zones: Planning and Issues -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 9 Conflicting Policies: Institutional Approaches Towards Decentralisation and Promoting Climate Change Resilience in Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Area and Methods -- Study Country -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Decentralisation of the Forest Sector -- Equity, Sustainability, Poverty Reduction and Climate Change -- Anthropogenic Impacts Contributing to Climate Change in Kenya -- Impacts of Climate Change in Kenya -- Impact on Development and the Economy -- Extreme Events and Natural Disasters -- Initiatives in Protected Areas and Curbing Climate Change -- Conclusions and Policy Recommendations -- References -- 10 Climate Shocks, Perceptions and Coping Options in Semi-Arid Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Climate Change Perceptions. , Climate Shocks and Outcomes -- Coping Options and Knowledge of Climatic and Agricultural Information -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 11 Drought Monitoring in Food-Insecure Areas of Ethiopia by Using Satellite Technologies -- Abstract -- Introduction -- An Overview of Drought Monitoring and Modelling -- Drought Object Modelling -- Materials and Methods -- Theoretical Framework -- Study Area -- Methodology -- Materials -- GIS Data Processing and Preliminary Results -- Relationships Between Precipitation and NDVI -- NDVI and Deviation of NDVI for Spatially Locating Drought -- Conclusions -- References -- 12 A Swot Analysis of Mitigation of Climate Change Through REDD -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Strengths of REDD -- REDD Can Serve as a Source of Funds for Sustainable Forest Management -- Ecological Benefits of REDD -- REDD Can Contribute to Poverty Alleviation -- Weaknesses of REDD -- Ecological Versus Economic Rate of Operation -- Spatial and Sectoral Leakages -- Unintended Positive Effects of REDD -- Insufficiency, Unreliability and Complications of REDD Funding -- Tendency to Justify REDD on the Basis of the Lower end of its Costs -- Opportunities for REDD -- Willingness of Developing and Developed Countries to Participate in REDD -- Learning from Similar Past Initiatives -- Threats to REDD -- Poor Governance -- Political Instability and War -- Loss of Interest in REDD by the International Community -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 13 Environmental Mainstreaming in Development Policy and Planning in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study from Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Development Planning Framework -- The District-Focus Planning Framework -- The National Economic and Social Council-led Planning Framework -- Environmental Planning Framework. , Kenya's Environmental Mainstreaming Strategies -- Normative Strategies: Political Commitment and Strategic Vision -- Organisational Strategies: Institutional Arrangements and Practices -- Procedural Strategies: Assessment and Consultation -- Use of Policy Instruments for Environmental Mainstreaming -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- 14 Net Primary Productivity Response to Climate Change in the Mount Kenya Ecosystem -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Study Area -- CASA Model -- Data Used -- General Circulation Model Downscaling -- Results and Discussions -- GCM Downscaling and Validation -- Climatic Scalar Variability -- Estimated CASA Model NPP -- Conclusions -- References -- 15 Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change by Developing Promising Strategies Using Analogue Locations in Eastern and Southern Africa: Introducing the Calesa Project -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Scope of the Project and Methodology -- Stakeholders and Expected Outputs -- Conclusions -- References -- 16 The Unitar Climate Change Programme: Innovative Adaptation Initiatives in Africa -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Current and Recent Activities -- Outputs of ACCCA -- Conclusions -- References -- Home Pages, Videos and Resources -- 17 A Grassroots Initiative to Disseminate Solar Energy Technologies in Ethiopia: Implications to Climate Change Education -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Problem and Rationale -- Rationale Behind the Grassroots Initiative -- Background to the Grassroots Initiative -- Methodology -- Selection of Participating Schools -- Textbooks' Review -- Field Survey -- Results -- Integration of Issues Related to Energy and Environment -- Impacts of the Handbook -- Dissemination of Solar Home Systems -- Solar Cookers and Driers -- Sings of Sustainability -- Discussion -- Conclusion and Implication -- Acknowledgments -- References. , 18 Integrating Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge Systems for Climate Change Adaptation in Zambia.