Introduction to book

Joseph Awetori Yaro, Jan Hesselberg

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Abstract

This book provides conceptual and empirical discussions of adaptation to climate change/variability in rural West Africa. It brings on-board country experiences in adaptation by different socio-economic groups and efforts at building adaptive capacity. It presents a holistic understanding of adaptation and shows contextual and generic sources of adaptive capacity. Focusing on adaptation to climate change/variability is critical because the development challenges of rural West Africa have been historically intertwined with its climate. Moreover, emerging patterns of climate change are inextricably linked to developmental issues today for West Africa’s agrarian communities with high numbers of the population earning a living directly and indirectly from the natural environment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdaptation to Climate Change and Variability in Rural West Africa
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9783319314990
ISBN (Print)9783319314976
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2016

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