Participation, scenarios and pathways in long-term planning for climate change adaptation

Climate Change in California: Scenarios for Adaptation

The Public Policy Institute of California is dedicated to informing and improving public policy in California through independent, objective, nonpartisan research on major economic, social, and political issues. The institute's goal is to raise public awareness and to give elected representatives and other decisionmakers a more informed basis for developing policies and programs. The institute'...

Integrating Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation with Urban planning for a Livable city in Tehran

Climate change impacts are seen within growing numbers of cities in low- and middle-income countries, so there is growing interest in the adaptation and mitigation plans and programs put forward by city authorities. This paper aims to provide a better understanding of the constraints which cities face them in this subject by analyzing the case of Tehran. City has a commitment to decentralizatio...

Beyond Mitigation: Planning for Climate Change Adaptation

Long-term Emissions and Climate Stabilization Scenarios

Adaptation to Climate Variability and South African Livestock Systems: Lessons for Long-term Climate Change

Adaptation Adaptation is a concept derived from evolutionary biology, which, in its strict biological sense refers to the ability of organisms to pass on their genetic material to the next generation. It is measured through genetic fitness. Another, broader view of adaptation refers to the ability of individuals or groups to respond to changes in their environment. Until the last decade or so, ...