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This book provides the first systematic critique of the concept of climate change adaptation within the field of international development. Drawing on a reworked political ecology framework, it argues that climate is not something 'out there' that we adapt to. Instead, it is part of the social and biophysical forces through which our lived environments are actively yet unevenly produced. From this original foundation, the book challenges us to rethink the concepts of climate change, vulnerability, resilience and adaptive capacity in transformed ways. With case studies drawn from Pakistan, Indi

Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Introduction - Social Value and Social Return on Investment: Theory and Practice -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Social Value -- 1.2.1 Measuring Social Value: Social Return on Investment (SROI) -- 1.2.1.1 Challenges and Opportunities -- 1.2.1.2 SROI in Practice: Indigenous Peoples and Environmental Stewardship -- 1.3 The Chapters -- 1.3.1 Social Value, SROI and Measurements -- 1.3.2 Social Value in Practice -- References -- Part I: Social Value, SROI and Measurements -- Chapter 2: A Critical Perspective on the Measurement of Social Value Through SROI -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Social Return on Investment -- 2.2.1 The SROI Framework -- 2.2.2 General Approaches to Valuating and Monetizing Social Value -- 2.3 Correctness and Appropriateness of SROI -- 2.3.1 The Correctness of the SROI Framework -- 2.3.2 The Appropriateness of the SROI Framework -- 2.3.2.1 Comparability -- 2.3.2.2 Subjectivity -- 2.3.2.3 Legitimacy -- 2.3.2.4 Resource Utility -- 2.4 Advantages and Benefits -- 2.5 Practical Cases -- 2.5.1 Social Enterprises Preserving Cultural Heritage -- 2.5.2 The Greenlink Project -- 2.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Measuring and Managing Social Value: Myths and Opportunities -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The Imperative for Impact Management -- 3.3 The Principles of Social Value and Impact Management -- 3.3.1 Origins -- 3.3.2 Purpose -- 3.3.3 The Foundations of Impact -- 3.3.4 Principles in Practice -- 3.3.5 Responding to What Matters for Stakeholders -- 3.3.6 Qualitative Data -- 3.3.6.1 Involving Stakeholders and Identifying Relevant Outcomes -- 3.3.7 Quantitative Data -- 3.3.7.1 Amount of Changes -- 3.3.7.2 Duration of Changes -- 3.3.7.3 Relative Importance of Changes: Valuation -- 3.3.7.4 Estimating Contribution to Changes -- 3.3.8 Transparency and Verification -- 3.4 Challenges with Solutions.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction: Ignored for Too Long -- Chapter 1: Understanding Climate Change -- Chapter 2: The Uncertainty of the Future -- Chapter 3: The Dangers of Climate Change -- Chapter 4: Fighting Climate Change -- Chapter 5: A Changing World -- Notes -- Discussion Questions -- Organizations to Contact -- For More Information -- Index -- Picture Credits -- About the Author -- Back Cover

Intro -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- References -- 2 Characteristics of the Spring-Summer Atmospheric Circulation Transition Over the South China Sea and Its Surrounding Regions and Their Responses to Global Warming -- 2.1 Characteristics of the Transition Over the SCS and Its Surrounding Regions -- 2.1.1 Characteristics of the Transition -- 2.1.2 Physical Processes of the Transition -- 2.2 Interannual Variation of Net Heat Flux Over the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific Ocean During the Transition -- 2.3 Impact of Intraseasonal Oscillation on SCSSM Onset -- 2.3.1 Relationship Between SCSSM Onset and MJO Activity -- 2.3.2 Physical Process Behind MJO Impact on SCSSM Onset -- 2.3.3 Synergy Between MJO and Tropical SST -- 2.4 Precursory Signals for SCSSM Onset -- 2.4.1 Multi-time-scale Characteristics of SCSSM Onset Date -- 2.4.2 Precursory SST Signals for Interannual Variation and Interdecadal Change of SCSSM Onset -- 2.4.3 Asymmetry Between the Central-Eastern Equatorial Pacific SSTA and SCSSM Onset -- 2.5 Responses of Subtropical Highs to Global Warming -- 2.5.1 Model, Data, and Method -- 2.5.2 Response of the WNPSH to Global Warming -- 2.5.3 Responses of Subtropical Anticyclones to Global Warming -- 2.6 Response of SCSSM Onset to Global Warming -- 2.6.1 Models, Data, and Method -- 2.6.2 SCSSM Onset in CMIP5 Historical Experiments -- 2.6.3 Response of SCSSM Onset to Global Warming -- 2.7 Summary -- References -- 3 Air-Sea Interactions and Climate Variability Over the South China Sea and the Adjacent Regions -- 3.1 Air-Sea Interactions on Different Time Scales -- 3.1.1 Intraseasonal Air-Sea Interactions -- 3.1.2 Interannual Air-Sea Interactions -- 3.2 Processes for Interannual Variability of Rainfall Over the South China Sea -- 3.2.1 Interannual Variations of Summer Rainfall in the South China Sea.

Front Cover -- Contents -- Foreword -- About the Authors -- Acknowledgments -- Information for Teaching This Unit -- Session 1 - What Have You Heard About Climate Change? -- Session 2 - Sources of CO2 in the Atmosphere -- Session 3 - The Greenhouse Effect -- Session 4 - Fact or Phony? Scientifically Evaluating Data -- Session 5 - Conducting Research on Current Climate Change Topics -- Session 6 - Climate Change Conference -- Session 7 - Climate Change Challenges -- Session 8 - Climate Change Solutions -- Session 9 - Connecting to Your Community -- Index -- Back Cover.

Front Cover -- Understanding Present and Past Arctic Environments -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of contributors -- About the editor -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Climate change over the Arctic: impacts and assessment -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Sea ice and its role in the polar environment -- 1.3 Role of black carbon aerosol in the warming of the Arctic -- 1.4 Causes and effects of rapid warming in the Arctic -- 1.5 Global effects of warming in the Arctic -- 1.5.1 Effects on inhabitants, wildlife, and the ecosystem -- 1.6 How to slow down the warming in the Arctic -- References -- 2 India's scientific endeavors in the Arctic with special reference to climate change: the past decade and future perspectives -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Establishment of permanent field station at Ny-Ålesund -- 2.3 Atmospheric research actives around Ny-Ålesund -- 2.3.1 Monitoring of black carbon ratios -- 2.3.2 Monitoring of Arctic precipitation and clouds -- 2.4 Cryosphere studies -- 2.5 Biogeochemical studies -- 2.5.1 Marine ecosystem -- 2.6 Microbial community composition of Kongsfjorden system -- 2.7 Benthic studies -- 2.7.1 Terrestrial ecosystem -- 2.8 India's engagement in Arctic-related international scientific bodies -- 2.9 Need for India to enhance its present engagement in Arctic affairs -- 2.10 India's future plans for Arctic research -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 3 Lakes and fjords of Polar regions-potential indicators of climate change -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Materials and methods -- 3.2.1 Study area and sample collection -- 3.2.2 Sample analysis -- 3.2.3 Quality assurance and quality control -- 3.3 Paleoenvironmental indicators -- 3.3.1 Sediment components (sand, silt, and clay) -- 3.3.2 Organic components (TOC, TN, and TP) -- 3.3.3 Major and trace elements.

This book presents a serious and workable solution to the grave problem of climate change, grounded in practical cosmopolitan ethics. In particular it addresses a key aspect of climate change politics and policy that is often overlooked: the role of individuals

Severely threatened by climate change, Bangladesh is showing the world how to take an active role in adapting to this situation. Learning from its own experience in coping with floods and cyclones, Bangladesh is taking the lead in international climate change negotiations and attempting to persuade the industrialized world to curb emissions

"Water, soil, plants, and animals are the main pillars that support global food security. Plants grow using nutrients from water and soil resources and then used by animals which affects them consequently. Water is the essential condition of life for all living beings, and soil is its support and a crucial reservoir. The interactions between the Water-Soil-Plant-Animal nexus and climate change are of increasing concern to scholars, decision-makers, and researchers. The impacts of climate change on these resources include water and soil quality degradation, infectious disease, shortage, desertification, and erosion. These impacts are accelerated due to human pressure through over-use and pollution.Water-Soil-Plant-Animal Nexus in the Era of Climate Change includes relevant theoretical approaches, empirical research, and bibliometric and bibliographic methods to bring together affordable methods and techniques to optimize the use of the nexus in the context of climate change. It presents an inventory of techniques and practices in the field, and introduces an opportunity to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of these techniques, making it ideal for scholars, researchers, planners, and decision-makers."--