Climate Change Adaptation Strategies

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What is the main goal of climate change adaptation?

  • To avoid harm for people and nature (correct)
  • To accelerate the effects of climate change
  • To reduce the need for adaptation strategies
  • To exploit opportunities for people

Which of the following is NOT a classification of adaptation actions mentioned in the text?

  • Institutional
  • Technological
  • Behavioural and cultural
  • Economic (correct)

Why are developing countries particularly vulnerable to climate change?

  • Because they bear the brunt of climate change effects (correct)
  • Because they contribute the most to climate change
  • Because they lack access to international funding
  • Because they have strong adaptation planning in place

What is an important sector for which adaptation needs are high?

<p>Agriculture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of countries have plans, policies, or strategies in place for adaptation planning?

<p>More than 70% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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