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Electric power production.
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Electronic books.
Description / Table of Contents:
Climate change is a global phenomenon that is being experienced by all levels of society, regardless of race and species, and in all types of ecosystems, regardless of geographic location. It will have diverse effects on biodiversity which will directly impact on food security, water supply, and livelihood among others, especially for the poor and more vulnerable sectors of human society. More importantly, all forms of life including human society are trying their best to adapt and survive.T.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Pages:
1 online resource (297 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9789812309792
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/geomar/detail.action?docID=746371
DDC:
574.959
Language:
English
Note:
Intro -- Table of Contents -- INTRODUCTION -- 1. Exploring the Link between Climate Change and Biodiversity by Ahmed Djoghlaf and Delfin Ganapin, Jr. -- REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES AND CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES -- 2. Issues on Climate Change and Biodiversity in Southeast Asia by Rodel D. Lasco -- 3. Climate Change in the Montane Mainland Southeast Asia: Reflections on Water Resources and Livelihoods by Jian Chu Xu and David Thomas -- 4. Climate Change, Biodiversity, Livelihoods, and Sustainagility in Southeast Asia by Meine Van Noordwijk -- COUNTRY PERSPECTIVES -- 5. Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Climate Change in Cambodia: Reducing Livestock to Decrease GHG Emission? by Vathana Sann and Bunthan Ngo -- 6. Malaysia's Current Policy and Research Initiatives Toward Climate Change: Impacts to Biodiversity by Alona C. Linatoc, Mohd. Noh Dalimin and Maryati Mohamed -- 7. Anticipated Impacts of Climate Change on Marine Biodiversity: Using Field Situations that Simulate Climate Change in Singapore by Chou Loke Ming -- 8. Climate Change and Biodiversity in the Philippines: Potential Impacts and Adaptation Strategies by Florencia B. Pulhin and Rodel D. Lasco -- 9. Research Initiatives on Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation in Thailand by Amnat Chidthaisong -- 10. The Role of Biodiversity in Climate Change Mitigation in Vietnam: The Red River Estuary - Ba Lat Case Study by Nguyen Huu Ninh, Le Thi Thuyet, and Cao Thi Phuong Ly -- 11. Implications of the Dutch-Philippines Biodiversity Research on the Impacts, Vulnerability, and Adaptation to Climate Change: The Coastal Ecosystem by Wilfredo H. Uy -- CHALLENGES AND FUTURE ACTIONS -- 12. Biodiversity and Climate Change: Perspectives, Research Needs, and Institutions by Percy E. Sajise, Mariliza V. Ticsay, Gil C. Saguiguit, Jr., Rodrigo U. Fuentes, and Rodel D. Lasco -- Index.
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