Interactions and Amplifications of Climate Risks

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What is one of the processes that social adaptation can mediate?

Political stability

Public risk perceptions and understanding (correct)

Individual economic growth

Technological advancements

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to reduce the impact of environmental change?

Integrated water management

Promoting deforestation (correct)

Early warning systems

Robust building standards

What approach has been proposed as a transformational adaptive strategy in response to climate change?

Indiscriminate migration

Isolation

Managed retreat (correct)

Heightened conflict

Which type of investment is highlighted as a means to decrease marginalisation of vulnerable groups?

Ecosystem-based investments Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to promote long-term resilience, according to the text?

Enhanced livelihoods Signup and view all the answers

Which structural measure is mentioned as part of strategies for adaptation to climate change?

Rehabilitation of degraded coastal ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons adaptation measures are already required to address climate change?

To cope with the effects of climate change being experienced today Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of actions to limit the negative impacts of climate change on human health?

Increasing greenhouse gas emissions Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key concerns regarding climate change risks mentioned in the text?

Rapid acceleration of climate change at a global scale Signup and view all the answers

Which type of measures aim to limit the negative impacts and burden on human health according to the text?

Adaptation measures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of adaptation measures in the context of climate change?

To empower actors to adapt to the impacts Signup and view all the answers

Which type of measures focus on managing floods without altering their natural course?

Non-structural measures for flood management Signup and view all the answers

What poses challenges to policy making in terms of adaptation to indirect effects?

Complex causal chains and limited predictability Signup and view all the answers

In what situations can 'surprises' occur according to the text?

When behaviors differ qualitatively from expectations Signup and view all the answers

What are the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on agricultural production and fisheries according to the text?

Affect both agricultural production and fisheries, including food availability and prices Signup and view all the answers

What should adaptation policies consider with regards to agro-food systems and fisheries according to the text?

Consider both agro-food systems and fisheries Signup and view all the answers

Resilience to increased food insecurity and price volatility is important for what according to the text?

Human health Signup and view all the answers

How can food security be enhanced according to the text?

By ensuring long-term ecosystem benefits while enhancing food security Signup and view all the answers