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What is the main goal of climate change adaptation?
What is the main goal of climate change adaptation?
Which of the following is NOT a classification of adaptation actions mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a classification of adaptation actions mentioned in the text?
Why are developing countries particularly vulnerable to climate change?
Why are developing countries particularly vulnerable to climate change?
What is an important sector for which adaptation needs are high?
What is an important sector for which adaptation needs are high?
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What percentage of countries have plans, policies, or strategies in place for adaptation planning?
What percentage of countries have plans, policies, or strategies in place for adaptation planning?
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Study Notes
Climate Change Adaptation
- The main goal of climate change adaptation is to reduce vulnerability to the impacts of climate change.
Adaptation Actions
- Some classification of adaptation actions includes autonomous, planned, and spontaneous adaptation.
Vulnerability of Developing Countries
- Developing countries are particularly vulnerable to climate change due to their limited financial and technological resources, inadequate infrastructure, and fragile ecosystems.
High-need Sectors
- Agriculture is an important sector for which adaptation needs are high.
Adaptation Planning
- Only about 70% of countries have plans, policies, or strategies in place for adaptation planning.
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Test your knowledge about the process of adjusting to the effects of climate change and the various adaptation strategies and options available. Explore the ways in which adaptation aims to moderate harm for people and exploit opportunities, as well as how it can help manage impacts and risks to both people and nature.
