How are we adapting to climate change? A global assessment

@article{Lesnikowski2013HowAW,
  title={How are we adapting to climate change? A global assessment},
  author={Alexandra Lesnikowski and J. Ford and L. Berrang-Ford and M. Barrera and J. Heymann},
  journal={Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change},
  year={2013},
  volume={20},
  pages={277-293}
}
  • Alexandra Lesnikowski, J. Ford, +2 authors J. Heymann
  • Published 2013
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  • Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change
    • This paper applies a systematic approach to measuring adaptation actions being undertaken by 117 parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) with the goal of establishing a baseline of global trends in adaptation. Data are systematically collected from National Communications prepared by Parties to the Convention and submitted periodically to the Secretariat. 4,104 discrete adaptation initiatives are identified and analyzed. Our findings indicate that while… CONTINUE READING
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