A critical review of impact of and adaptation to climate change in developed and developing economies |
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Authors: | Pradosh?K?Nath Email author" target="_blank">Bhagirath?BeheraEmail author |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, 721302, West Bengal, India |
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Abstract: | Rapid change in climate is set to alter the delicate balance that exists between man and nature. It is more so for the region
which are ecologically fragile. The literature to this effect points out that the poorest countries and communities are likely
to suffer the most because of their geographic locations, low income and low institutional capacity, as well as their greater
reliance on climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture. Even if climate mitigations plans are implemented properly there will
be some degree of warming due to inertia of emissions already released. As such, there is a strong consensus about the need
of adaptation to changing climatic conditions. Adaptation is believed to enhance the resilience against increasing climate
variability. In this backdrop, the objective of the present paper is, therefore, to systematically and critically review the
existing literature on the impacts of climate change and choice of adaptations across countries and draw insights for suggesting
a comprehensive policy framework particularly for developing countries in this regard. The paper finds that the role of government
and civil society is crucial for enabling efficient adaptation methods. Development policies and programs having synergy effect
with climate change initiatives help adapt with the changing climate better. However, the availability of clean technology
in developing countries will play the decisive role in controlling their growth rate of emission. This will be made feasible
only when there is a better understanding of the problem between the developed and developing world about the eminent danger
arising out of climate change. |
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