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Climate Change Research, Policy and Actions in Indonesia: Science, Adaptation and Mitigation 2021 Edition
Contributor(s): Djalante, Riyanti (Editor), Jupesta, Joni (Editor), Aldrian, Edvin (Editor)
ISBN: 3030555356     ISBN-13: 9783030555351
Publisher: Springer
OUR PRICE:   $170.99  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: October 2020
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BISAC Categories:
- Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental)
- Science | Global Warming & Climate Change
- Science | Earth Sciences - Geography
Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.45 lbs) 328 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
This book is open access. This edited volume reviews the latest advances in policies and actions in understanding the science, impacts and management of climate change in Indonesia.
​Indonesia is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change due to its geographical, physical, and social-economic situations. There are many initiatives to understand and deal with the impacts in the country. The national government has issued key guiding policies for climate change. International agencies together with local stakeholders are working on strengthening the capacity in the policy formulations and implement actions to build community resilience. Universities are conducting research on climate change related at different scales. Cities and local governments are implementing innovations in adapting to the impacts of climate change and transiting toward green economy. This book summarizes and discusses the state-of-the-art regarding climate change in Indonesia including adaptation and mitigation measures. The primary readership of the book includes policy makers, scientists and practitioners of climate change actions in Indonesia and other countries facing similar challenges.
Chapter "Carbon Stocks from Peat Swamp Forest and Oil Palm Plantation in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia" is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.