Applied studies in climate adaptation

The book advances knowledge about climate change adaptation practices through a series of case studies. It presents important evidence about adaptation practices in agriculture, businesses, the coastal zone, community services, disaster management, ecosystems, indigneous populations, and settlements and infrastructure. In addition to 38 case studies across these sectors, the book contains horizon-scoping essays from international experts in adaptation research, including Hallie Eakin, Susanne Moser, Jonathon Overpeck, Bill Solecki, and Gary Yohe. Australia's social-ecological systems have a

10 Methods to prioritise adaptation options for iconic seabirds and marine mammals impacted by climate change10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Going beyond a shopping list of adaptation options; 10.3 Generating adaptation options; 10.4 Evaluating options using a cost-benefit-risk framework; 10.5 Evaluating barriers to implementing adaptation options; 10.6 Evaluating social acceptability of adaptation options; 10.7 Overall ranking of adaptation options; 10.8 Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References