Climate change is one of the primary concerns of humanity today. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Third Assessment Report (TAR) conclude s that there is strong evidence that human activities have ffected the world’s climate (IPCC, 2001). The rise in global emperatures has been attributed to emission of greenhouse gases, not ably CO2 (Schimmell et al., 1995). As the climate changes, increasing attention is given to how societies can adapt to a new climate regime. Adaptation refers to adjustments in natural or human systems in response to observed or expected changes in climate stimuli, or their effects in order to alleviate adverse impacts or take advantage of opportunities (Adger et al., 2005; IPCC, 2001;McCarthy et al., 2001). It includes adaptation to present climatic condition
Tahun publikasi
2006
Penulis
Cruz R V O; Pulhin J M; Pulhin F B; Lasco R D
Bahasa
English
Kata kunci
adaptation, analysis, institutions, water resources
Geografis
Philippines
