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Confronting drought in Africa's drylands : opportunities for enhancing resilience / / Raffaello Cervigni and Michael Morris, editors
| Confronting drought in Africa's drylands : opportunities for enhancing resilience / / Raffaello Cervigni and Michael Morris, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, District of Columbia : , : The World Bank, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (299 p.) |
| Disciplina | 338.96709154 |
| Collana | Africa Development Forum |
| Soggetto topico |
Arid regions - Africa, Sub-Saharan - Economic conditions - 21st century
Sustainable development - Africa, Sub-Saharan Drought management - Africa, Sub-Saharan Poverty - Government policy - Africa, Sub-Saharan |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 1-4648-0818-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; About the Editors; About the Authors; Abbreviations; Overview; Scope of inquiry: Focus of this book; Conceptual framework: The determinants of resilience; Vulnerability in drylands if transformation is not managed; Options for increasing resilience; Cross-cutting interventions to enhance resilience; Strengthening social protection programs; Enhancing preparedness with disaster risk management instruments; Evaluating options: Assessing the relative merits of resilience-enhancing interventions; Potential impacts of livelihood interventions
The fiscal dividend of resilience-enhancing interventions: A country typologyPromoting new livelihoods to manage the transformation; Policy recommendations; Note; References; Part A. Key Issues and Challenges; 1. The Central Role of Drylands in Africa's Development Challenge; Definition of ""drylands""; Reasons for concern about drylands; Objectives of this book; Value-added of this book; Limitations of the book; References; 2. Resilience and its Determinants: A Conceptual Framework; Analyzing resilience: Conceptual and data challenges; The determinants of resilience The policy significance of the determinants of resilienceShocks affecting drylands; Relationship between resilience and poverty; Note; References; 3. Vulnerability in Drylands Today; Quantifying the dimensions of vulnerability across livelihood types; Estimating vulnerability across livelihood strategies; Selected drivers of vulnerability; Political economy factors affecting resilience; Note; References; 4. Vulnerability in Drylands Tomorrow: Business as Usual Raising Ominous Prospects; Estimating vulnerability in 2030: A scenario modeling approach; A brief description of the umbrella model Results: Vulnerability estimates for 2030Effects of climate change on future vulnerability; Note; References; Part B. Identifying Solutions; 5. Livestock Production Systems: Seizing the Opportunities for Pastoralists and Agro-Pastoralists; Current situation; Opportunities; Challenges; Key messages; Notes; References; 6. Tree-Based Systems: Multiple Pathways to Boosting Resilience; Current situation; Management strategies for tree-based systems; Benefits of tree-based systems; Opportunities; Challenges; Key messages; References 7. Agriculture: More Water and Better Farming for Improved Food SecurityCurrent situation; Opportunities; Challenges; Key messages; References; 8. Healthy Ecosystems: Integrated Approaches for Well-Balanced Landscapes; Current situation; Opportunities; Challenges; Key messages; References; 9. Market Connections: Promoting Trade to Promote Resilience; Current situation; Opportunities; Challenges; Key messages; Note; References; 10. Social Protection: Building Resilience among the Poor and Protecting the Most Vulnerable; Current situation; Opportunities; Challenges; Key messages; Notes References |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910511313203321 |
| Washington, District of Columbia : , : The World Bank, , 2016 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Confronting drought in Africa's drylands : opportunities for enhancing resilience / / Raffaello Cervigni and Michael Morris, editors
| Confronting drought in Africa's drylands : opportunities for enhancing resilience / / Raffaello Cervigni and Michael Morris, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, DC : , : World Bank : Agence Francaise de Development, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (pages cm) |
| Disciplina | 338.967 |
| Collana | Africa development forum series. |
| Soggetto topico |
Arid regions - Africa, Sub-Saharan - Economic conditions - 21st century
Sustainable development - Africa, Sub-Saharan Drought management - Africa, Sub-Saharan Poverty - Government policy - Africa, Sub-Saharan |
| ISBN | 1-4648-0818-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; About the Editors; About the Authors; Abbreviations; Overview; Scope of inquiry: Focus of this book; Conceptual framework: The determinants of resilience; Vulnerability in drylands if transformation is not managed; Options for increasing resilience; Cross-cutting interventions to enhance resilience; Strengthening social protection programs; Enhancing preparedness with disaster risk management instruments; Evaluating options: Assessing the relative merits of resilience-enhancing interventions; Potential impacts of livelihood interventions
The fiscal dividend of resilience-enhancing interventions: A country typologyPromoting new livelihoods to manage the transformation; Policy recommendations; Note; References; Part A. Key Issues and Challenges; 1. The Central Role of Drylands in Africa's Development Challenge; Definition of ""drylands""; Reasons for concern about drylands; Objectives of this book; Value-added of this book; Limitations of the book; References; 2. Resilience and its Determinants: A Conceptual Framework; Analyzing resilience: Conceptual and data challenges; The determinants of resilience The policy significance of the determinants of resilienceShocks affecting drylands; Relationship between resilience and poverty; Note; References; 3. Vulnerability in Drylands Today; Quantifying the dimensions of vulnerability across livelihood types; Estimating vulnerability across livelihood strategies; Selected drivers of vulnerability; Political economy factors affecting resilience; Note; References; 4. Vulnerability in Drylands Tomorrow: Business as Usual Raising Ominous Prospects; Estimating vulnerability in 2030: A scenario modeling approach; A brief description of the umbrella model Results: Vulnerability estimates for 2030Effects of climate change on future vulnerability; Note; References; Part B. Identifying Solutions; 5. Livestock Production Systems: Seizing the Opportunities for Pastoralists and Agro-Pastoralists; Current situation; Opportunities; Challenges; Key messages; Notes; References; 6. Tree-Based Systems: Multiple Pathways to Boosting Resilience; Current situation; Management strategies for tree-based systems; Benefits of tree-based systems; Opportunities; Challenges; Key messages; References 7. Agriculture: More Water and Better Farming for Improved Food SecurityCurrent situation; Opportunities; Challenges; Key messages; References; 8. Healthy Ecosystems: Integrated Approaches for Well-Balanced Landscapes; Current situation; Opportunities; Challenges; Key messages; References; 9. Market Connections: Promoting Trade to Promote Resilience; Current situation; Opportunities; Challenges; Key messages; Note; References; 10. Social Protection: Building Resilience among the Poor and Protecting the Most Vulnerable; Current situation; Opportunities; Challenges; Key messages; Notes References |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910798370403321 |
| Washington, DC : , : World Bank : Agence Francaise de Development, , 2016 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Enhancing the Climate Resilience of Africa's Infrastructure : : The Power and Water Sectors. / / Cervigni, Raffaello
| Enhancing the Climate Resilience of Africa's Infrastructure : : The Power and Water Sectors. / / Cervigni, Raffaello |
| Autore | Cervigni Raffaello |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C. : , : The World Bank, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (216 pages) |
| Disciplina | 330.01 |
| Collana | Africa development forum |
| Soggetto topico |
Water resources development - Environmental aspects - Africa
Water-supply - Environmental aspects - Africa Power resources - Environmental aspects - Africa Water-power - Environmental aspects - Africa Infrastructure (Economics) - Environmental aspects - Africa Climatic changes - Africa Economic development - Environmental aspects - Africa Resilience (Ecology) - Africa |
| ISBN | 1-4648-0467-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Overview / Raffaello Cervigni, James E. Neumann, Rikard Liden, Kenneth M. Strzepek -- Africa's power and water infrastructure / James E. Neumann -- Methodology / Kenneth M. Strzepek [and 7 others] -- Climate change projections in Africa / Brent Boehlert, Kenneth M. Strzepek, David Groves, Bruce Hewitson, and Chris Jack -- Reference investment scenario / Annette Huber-Lee [and 5 others] -- Impacts of climate change on infrastructure performance / Mark Howells [and 7 others] -- Adaptation to climate change in infrastructure planning / Robert Lempert [and 7 others] -- Adaptation to climate change in project design / David Groves [and 7 others] -- Recommendations / Raffaello Cervigni, Fatima Denton, and Rikard Liden. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910797533003321 |
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| Washington, D.C. : , : The World Bank, , 2015 | ||
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Enhancing the climate resilience of Africa's infrastructure : the power and water sectors / / Raffaello Cervigni [and three others], editors
| Enhancing the climate resilience of Africa's infrastructure : the power and water sectors / / Raffaello Cervigni [and three others], editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, DC : , : International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank, , [2015] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (219 p.) |
| Disciplina | 330.01 |
| Collana | Africa development forum |
| Soggetto topico |
Water resources development - Environmental aspects - Africa
Water-supply - Environmental aspects - Africa Power resources - Environmental aspects - Africa Water-power - Environmental aspects - Africa Infrastructure (Economics) - Environmental aspects - Africa Climatic changes - Africa Economic development - Environmental aspects - Africa Resilience (Ecology) - Africa |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 1-4648-0467-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Overview / Raffaello Cervigni, James E. Neumann, Rikard Liden, Kenneth M. Strzepek -- Africa's power and water infrastructure / James E. Neumann -- Methodology / Kenneth M. Strzepek [and 7 others] -- Climate change projections in Africa / Brent Boehlert, Kenneth M. Strzepek, David Groves, Bruce Hewitson, and Chris Jack -- Reference investment scenario / Annette Huber-Lee [and 5 others] -- Impacts of climate change on infrastructure performance / Mark Howells [and 7 others] -- Adaptation to climate change in infrastructure planning / Robert Lempert [and 7 others] -- Adaptation to climate change in project design / David Groves [and 7 others] -- Recommendations / Raffaello Cervigni, Fatima Denton, and Rikard Liden. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910461666203321 |
| Washington, DC : , : International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank, , [2015] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Low carbon development opportunities for Nigeria [[electronic resource] ] : sectoral analyses / / Raffaello Cervigni, John A. Rogers and Irina Dvorak (editors)
| Low carbon development opportunities for Nigeria [[electronic resource] ] : sectoral analyses / / Raffaello Cervigni, John A. Rogers and Irina Dvorak (editors) |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, DC, : World Bank, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (425 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.738/74609669 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CervigniRaffaello |
| Collana | World Bank Studies |
| Soggetto topico |
Air - Pollution - Economic aspects - Nigeria
Carbon dioxide mitigation - Nigeria Industries - Environmental aspects - Nigeria Environmental policy - Nigeria |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 0-8213-9976-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Contents; Preface; About the Editors and Authors; Acknowledgments; Part 1 Agriculture and Land Use Sector; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Executive Summary; Chapter 1 Introduction; Figure 1.1 Implementation of the Vision 20: 2020 Roadmap; Figures; Figure 1.2 Mitigation Potential of Low-Carbon Practices on the Agriculture Sector; Table 1.1 Sources for Nigerian Agronomic Practices; Table 1.2 Data Sources for Land Uses; Tables; Table 1.3 Sources of Coefficients Used in the Analysis; Notes; References; Data Sources for the Agriculture and Land Use Sector
Chapter 2 The Reference Scenario Agricultural Growth Model; GHG Emissions Model; Figure 2.1 Agricultural Growth Model: Production Increase and Growth Sources; Table 2.1 Agricultural Growth Model Predicted Growth; Maps; Map 2.1 Land Use Map, 2011; Map 2.2 Land Suitable for Agricultural Use, 2011; Figure 2.2 Land Use Evolution in the Reference Scenario; Table 2.2 Land Use in 2010, 2025, and 2035 for the Reference Scenario; Table 2.3 Projected Expansion of Infrastructure for Agriculture in 2025; Emissions Baseline Figure 2.3 Annual Emissions by Land Use Activity, in the Reference Scenario, 2010-35 Table 2.4 Annual Emissions of 2010 and 2035 in the Reference Scenario; Notes; References; Chapter 3 The Low-Carbon Scenarios: Mitigation Options; Sustainable Land Management Options; Adjusted Agricultural Growth Model; Table 3.1 Mitigation Options Adopted in the Low-Carbon Scenario; Emissions Models under Two Low-Carbon Scenarios; Figure 3.1 Total Production Increase and Growth Sources for Low-Carbon Scenario; Table 3.2 Agricultural Growth Model of Low-Carbon vs. Reference Scenarios Table 3.3 Land Use for Low-Carbon Scenarios (2025/2035) vs. Reference Scenario Figure 3.2 Adoption Rate of SLM Practices; Low-Carbon Scenarios: Results; Figure 3.3 Land Use Evolution in Low-Carbon Scenarios, 2010-35; Table 3.4 Results for the Two Low-Carbon Simulations; Table 3.5 Mitigation Potential of Various Activities; Figure 3.4 Agricultural Mitigation Potential by Subsector for Low-Carbon Scenarios; Table 3.6 Public Cost of Emissions and Mitigation Potential of SLM Measures, 2011-35; Figure 3.5 Marginal Abatement Cost of SLM Practices for FGN Table 3.7 Private Cost of Emissions and Mitigation Potential of SLM Measures Figure 3.6 Marginal Abatement Cost to Farmers of SLM practices; Figure 3.7 MAC Curves of SLM Practices for All of Nigeria (public + private costs and benefits); Figure 3.8 MAC of SLM practices (scenario A), with Carbon Revenue Added for Farmers; Notes; Table 3.8 MAC of SLM Measures, Depending on the Low-Carbon Scenarios; References; Chapter 4 Recommendations for an Effective Low-Carbon Strategy in the AFOLU Sector; Building a Network of Climate Smart Agriculture Partners; Figure 4.1 Capacity Building Model Effective Implementation Mechanisms |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910462967603321 |
| Washington, DC, : World Bank, 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Low carbon development opportunities for Nigeria : sectoral analyses / / Raffaello Cervigni, John A. Rogers and Irina Dvorak (editors)
| Low carbon development opportunities for Nigeria : sectoral analyses / / Raffaello Cervigni, John A. Rogers and Irina Dvorak (editors) |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, DC : , : World Bank, , [2013] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (pages cm) |
| Disciplina | 363.738/74609669 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CervigniRaffaello |
| Collana | World Bank Studies |
| Soggetto topico |
Air - Pollution - Economic aspects - Nigeria
Carbon dioxide mitigation - Nigeria Industries - Environmental aspects - Nigeria Environmental policy - Nigeria |
| ISBN | 0-8213-9976-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Contents; Preface; About the Editors and Authors; Acknowledgments; Part 1 Agriculture and Land Use Sector; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Executive Summary; Chapter 1 Introduction; Figure 1.1 Implementation of the Vision 20: 2020 Roadmap; Figures; Figure 1.2 Mitigation Potential of Low-Carbon Practices on the Agriculture Sector; Table 1.1 Sources for Nigerian Agronomic Practices; Table 1.2 Data Sources for Land Uses; Tables; Table 1.3 Sources of Coefficients Used in the Analysis; Notes; References; Data Sources for the Agriculture and Land Use Sector
Chapter 2 The Reference Scenario Agricultural Growth Model; GHG Emissions Model; Figure 2.1 Agricultural Growth Model: Production Increase and Growth Sources; Table 2.1 Agricultural Growth Model Predicted Growth; Maps; Map 2.1 Land Use Map, 2011; Map 2.2 Land Suitable for Agricultural Use, 2011; Figure 2.2 Land Use Evolution in the Reference Scenario; Table 2.2 Land Use in 2010, 2025, and 2035 for the Reference Scenario; Table 2.3 Projected Expansion of Infrastructure for Agriculture in 2025; Emissions Baseline Figure 2.3 Annual Emissions by Land Use Activity, in the Reference Scenario, 2010-35 Table 2.4 Annual Emissions of 2010 and 2035 in the Reference Scenario; Notes; References; Chapter 3 The Low-Carbon Scenarios: Mitigation Options; Sustainable Land Management Options; Adjusted Agricultural Growth Model; Table 3.1 Mitigation Options Adopted in the Low-Carbon Scenario; Emissions Models under Two Low-Carbon Scenarios; Figure 3.1 Total Production Increase and Growth Sources for Low-Carbon Scenario; Table 3.2 Agricultural Growth Model of Low-Carbon vs. Reference Scenarios Table 3.3 Land Use for Low-Carbon Scenarios (2025/2035) vs. Reference Scenario Figure 3.2 Adoption Rate of SLM Practices; Low-Carbon Scenarios: Results; Figure 3.3 Land Use Evolution in Low-Carbon Scenarios, 2010-35; Table 3.4 Results for the Two Low-Carbon Simulations; Table 3.5 Mitigation Potential of Various Activities; Figure 3.4 Agricultural Mitigation Potential by Subsector for Low-Carbon Scenarios; Table 3.6 Public Cost of Emissions and Mitigation Potential of SLM Measures, 2011-35; Figure 3.5 Marginal Abatement Cost of SLM Practices for FGN Table 3.7 Private Cost of Emissions and Mitigation Potential of SLM Measures Figure 3.6 Marginal Abatement Cost to Farmers of SLM practices; Figure 3.7 MAC Curves of SLM Practices for All of Nigeria (public + private costs and benefits); Figure 3.8 MAC of SLM practices (scenario A), with Carbon Revenue Added for Farmers; Notes; Table 3.8 MAC of SLM Measures, Depending on the Low-Carbon Scenarios; References; Chapter 4 Recommendations for an Effective Low-Carbon Strategy in the AFOLU Sector; Building a Network of Climate Smart Agriculture Partners; Figure 4.1 Capacity Building Model Effective Implementation Mechanisms |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910787316303321 |
| Washington, DC : , : World Bank, , [2013] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Mitigating Drought Impacts in Drylands : : Quantifying the Potential for Strengthening Crop- and Livestock-Based Livelihoods
| Mitigating Drought Impacts in Drylands : : Quantifying the Potential for Strengthening Crop- and Livestock-Based Livelihoods |
| Autore | Carfagna Federica |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C. : , : The World Bank, , 2018 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (104 pages) |
| Disciplina | 363.34 |
| Collana | World Bank Studies |
| Soggetto topico | Natural disasters - Economic aspects |
| ISBN | 1-4648-1227-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910795039303321 |
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| Washington, D.C. : , : The World Bank, , 2018 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Mitigating drought impacts in Drylands : quantifying the potential for strengthening crop- and livestock-based livelihoods / / Federica Carfagna, Raffaello Cervigni, and Pierre Fallavier, editors
| Mitigating drought impacts in Drylands : quantifying the potential for strengthening crop- and livestock-based livelihoods / / Federica Carfagna, Raffaello Cervigni, and Pierre Fallavier, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, DC : , : World Bank Group, , [2018] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (107 pages) |
| Disciplina | 363.34 |
| Collana | A World Bank Study |
| Soggetto topico | Natural disasters - Economic aspects |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 1-4648-1227-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910468046103321 |
| Washington, DC : , : World Bank Group, , [2018] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Toward climate-resilient development in Nigeria [[electronic resource] /] / Raffaello Cervigni, Riccardo Valentini, Monia Santini, editors
| Toward climate-resilient development in Nigeria [[electronic resource] /] / Raffaello Cervigni, Riccardo Valentini, Monia Santini, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : World Bank, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | xxii, 188 p. : ill, maps |
| Disciplina | 338.9669 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
CervigniRaffaello
ValentiniR <1959-> (Riccardo) SantiniMonia |
| Soggetto topico |
Sustainable development - Nigeria
Climatic changes - Nigeria Climatic changes - Economic aspects - Nigeria Crops and climate - Nigeria |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 0-8213-9924-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910452644803321 |
| Washington, D.C., : World Bank, 2013 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Toward climate-resilient development in Nigeria / / Raffaello Cervigni, Riccardo Valentini, Monia Santini, editors
| Toward climate-resilient development in Nigeria / / Raffaello Cervigni, Riccardo Valentini, Monia Santini, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C. : , : The World Bank, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (pages cm) |
| Disciplina | 338.9669 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
CervigniRaffaello
ValentiniR <1959-> (Riccardo) SantiniMonia |
| Soggetto topico |
Sustainable development - Nigeria
Climatic changes - Nigeria Climatic changes - Economic aspects - Nigeria Crops and climate - Nigeria |
| ISBN | 0-8213-9924-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction -- Country and sector background -- Methodology of analysis -- Climate projections and their uncertainty -- Climate change impact analysis -- Adaptation options in the agriculture and water sectors -- Conclusions and recommendations. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910779752303321 |
| Washington, D.C. : , : The World Bank, , 2013 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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