International Perspectives on Climate Change [electronic resource] : Latin America and Beyond / edited by Walter Leal Filho, Fátima Alves, Sandra Caeiro, Ulisses M. Azeiteiro.

Preface -- Part I: Impacts of Change Impacts in Regions and Geographical Areas -- Part II: The Management of Climate Change Impacts -- Part III: The Role of Policy-Making and the Contribution of Information, Communication and Stakeholders' Involvement.

This collected volume deals with emerging issues related to climate variation, climate change and adaptation technologies, with a special focus on Latin American countries. Presenting a variety of adaptation strategies and projects currently being undertaken and implemented, the book showcases how Latin American nations are struggling to meet the challenges of climate change. Latin America as a whole and Central America in particular is one of the most vulnerable regions of the world and is severely affected by recurrent extreme climate-related events. This volume documents and analyzes the main challenges and lessons learned, serving to disseminate knowledge beyond the region and enhance international research and policy cooperation.