Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Series: Climate Change Management, Volume 5

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(2013), "Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Series: Climate Change Management, Volume 5", International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, Vol. 5 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijccsm.2013.41405aaa.010

Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Series: Climate Change Management, Volume 5

Article Type: Books and resources From: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, Volume 5, Issue 1

Edited by Walter Leal FilhoSpringerBerlin2013692 pp.US$229.00ISBN 9783642311093

Even though some degree of reluctance was seen in the past, in considering matters related to disaster risk management in attempts to mainstream adaptation to climate variability and climate change, there is at present a wide recognition of the need to incorporate disaster risk management concerns in dealing with such phenomena. In addition, there is nowadays a growing awareness about the need for a multi-sectoral approach towards managing the effects of climate variability and climate change, in the area of disaster risk reduction.

No matter if one speaks of storms, hurricanes, forest fires, floods or droughts, matters related to “risk management”, “vulnerability”; or “risk analysis” – among others – need to be duly considered. Knowledge about these interrelations is needed, in order to better integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation considerations into planning processes as well as in the actual implementation on the ground. This is exemplified in the UNFCCC Compendium on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation methods, where various concrete measures are outlined.

This book, which derives from the fourth on-line climate conference (Climate 2011), fills a research gap and discusses emerging issues related to climate variation, climate change and disaster risk management. It also introduces a variety of concrete projects, initiatives and strategies currently being undertaken and implemented in the five continents, showcasing the latest examples of how to ensure that matters related to climate variability and climate change are duly considered in disaster risk management.