Taming climate risks : adaptation to climate change and coping with current climate risks

Date

2009

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), Nairobi, KE

Abstract

This brief presentation covers issues identified by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the government of Kenya regarding risk reduction and adaptation to climate change. It suggests key “climate risk screening questions” that would support the organization of information for sector-specific planning.

Description

Keywords

CLIMATE CHANGE, CLIMATE RISKS, ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE, RISK MANAGEMENT, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, DISASTER MANAGEMENT, KENYA, SOUTH OF SAHARA

Citation

DOI