Isbn: 9783030078096 - university initiatives in climate change mitigation and adaptation (2 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. University Initiatives in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation | Rafael Leal-Arcas (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | xi | Englisch | 2018 | Springer | EAN 9783030078096 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book focuses on the role of higher education institutions in addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation challenges, contributing to the development of this fast-growing field. Further, it includes the results of empirical research and offers ideas regarding on-going and future research initiatives. The contributions also-showcase the research and projects on issues pertaining to climate change at universities from across the globe;-document and promote ideas and experiences acquired in the execution of research projects, especially successful initiatives and best practices; and-introduce methodological approaches and projects that offer a better understanding of climate change across society and economic sectors.The book is structured around two parts: lessons learned from climate change research, education, studies and projects. Each part focuses on mitigationand adaptation respectively, with many responses of the two modalities overlapping.This book is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the fields of environment, human geography, business and economics, as well as academics and students, as it presents education, communication and awareness-raising projects on matters related to climate change at universities in both industrialised and developing countries, often in cooperation with government bodies, NGOs and other stakeholders.…