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Africa in a changing global environment : perspectives of climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies in Africa / / Shingirirai Savious Mutanga, Thokozani Simelane, Nedson Phopiwa (eds.)
| Africa in a changing global environment : perspectives of climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies in Africa / / Shingirirai Savious Mutanga, Thokozani Simelane, Nedson Phopiwa (eds.) |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Pretoria, South Africa : , : Africa Institute of South Africa, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (238 p.) |
| Disciplina | 911.66 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
MutangaShingirirai Savious
SimelaneThokozani PhopiwaNedson |
| Soggetto topico |
Climatic changes - Risk management - Africa
Climatic changes - Environmental aspects - Africa |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 0-7983-0404-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- About the editors -- About the contributors -- Abbreviations and acronyms -- Chapter 1. Introduction. Part 1. Evidence of climate change and its effects on the continent. Chapter 2. Climate change and water degradation: challenges for sustaining human security in the Lake Chad Basin -- Chapter 3. Rainfall variability and crop production: the maze climate change brought to rain-fed agriculture -- Chapter 4. Maize innovation for climate change adaptation: evidence from rural Nigeria -- Chapter 5. Application of traditional knowledge in predicting and adapting to climate: indicators of change and coping strategies for rural communities in the central rift valley of Ethiopia -- Chapter 6. Climate change adaptation through sound land use planning: while the world ticks, Ethiopia lags. Part II. Green and low carbon economy opportunities for Africa. Chapter 7. Embracing the green economy: concepts and concerns -- Chapter 8. The implications of a transition to a green economy in the African context -- Chapter 9. Exploring the challenges and opportunities for low carbon climate resilient development in Africa -- Chapter 10. Cities as green economy drivers: making a case for green cities in South Africa. Part III. Renewable energy solutions to Africa's energy challenges. Chapter 11. The development and diffusion of biofuels as an adaptation strategy in Zimbabwe -- Chapter 12. Defining parameters for sustainable hydropower generation in light of climate change: a case study of Zambia's Kafue Flats -- Chapter 13. Conclusion. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910463426003321 |
| Pretoria, South Africa : , : Africa Institute of South Africa, , 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Africa in a changing global environment : perspectives of climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies in Africa / / Shingirirai Savious Mutanga, Thokozani Simelane, Nedson Phopiwa (eds.)
| Africa in a changing global environment : perspectives of climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies in Africa / / Shingirirai Savious Mutanga, Thokozani Simelane, Nedson Phopiwa (eds.) |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Pretoria, South Africa : , : Africa Institute of South Africa, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (238 p.) |
| Disciplina | 911.66 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
MutangaShingirirai Savious
SimelaneThokozani PhopiwaNedson |
| Soggetto topico |
Climatic changes - Risk management - Africa
Climatic changes - Environmental aspects - Africa |
| ISBN | 0-7983-0404-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- About the editors -- About the contributors -- Abbreviations and acronyms -- Chapter 1. Introduction. Part 1. Evidence of climate change and its effects on the continent. Chapter 2. Climate change and water degradation: challenges for sustaining human security in the Lake Chad Basin -- Chapter 3. Rainfall variability and crop production: the maze climate change brought to rain-fed agriculture -- Chapter 4. Maize innovation for climate change adaptation: evidence from rural Nigeria -- Chapter 5. Application of traditional knowledge in predicting and adapting to climate: indicators of change and coping strategies for rural communities in the central rift valley of Ethiopia -- Chapter 6. Climate change adaptation through sound land use planning: while the world ticks, Ethiopia lags. Part II. Green and low carbon economy opportunities for Africa. Chapter 7. Embracing the green economy: concepts and concerns -- Chapter 8. The implications of a transition to a green economy in the African context -- Chapter 9. Exploring the challenges and opportunities for low carbon climate resilient development in Africa -- Chapter 10. Cities as green economy drivers: making a case for green cities in South Africa. Part III. Renewable energy solutions to Africa's energy challenges. Chapter 11. The development and diffusion of biofuels as an adaptation strategy in Zimbabwe -- Chapter 12. Defining parameters for sustainable hydropower generation in light of climate change: a case study of Zambia's Kafue Flats -- Chapter 13. Conclusion. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910787642103321 |
| Pretoria, South Africa : , : Africa Institute of South Africa, , 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Africa in a changing global environment : perspectives of climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies in Africa / / Shingirirai Savious Mutanga, Thokozani Simelane, Nedson Phopiwa (eds.)
| Africa in a changing global environment : perspectives of climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies in Africa / / Shingirirai Savious Mutanga, Thokozani Simelane, Nedson Phopiwa (eds.) |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Pretoria, South Africa : , : Africa Institute of South Africa, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (238 p.) |
| Disciplina | 911.66 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
MutangaShingirirai Savious
SimelaneThokozani PhopiwaNedson |
| Soggetto topico |
Climatic changes - Risk management - Africa
Climatic changes - Environmental aspects - Africa |
| ISBN | 0-7983-0404-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- About the editors -- About the contributors -- Abbreviations and acronyms -- Chapter 1. Introduction. Part 1. Evidence of climate change and its effects on the continent. Chapter 2. Climate change and water degradation: challenges for sustaining human security in the Lake Chad Basin -- Chapter 3. Rainfall variability and crop production: the maze climate change brought to rain-fed agriculture -- Chapter 4. Maize innovation for climate change adaptation: evidence from rural Nigeria -- Chapter 5. Application of traditional knowledge in predicting and adapting to climate: indicators of change and coping strategies for rural communities in the central rift valley of Ethiopia -- Chapter 6. Climate change adaptation through sound land use planning: while the world ticks, Ethiopia lags. Part II. Green and low carbon economy opportunities for Africa. Chapter 7. Embracing the green economy: concepts and concerns -- Chapter 8. The implications of a transition to a green economy in the African context -- Chapter 9. Exploring the challenges and opportunities for low carbon climate resilient development in Africa -- Chapter 10. Cities as green economy drivers: making a case for green cities in South Africa. Part III. Renewable energy solutions to Africa's energy challenges. Chapter 11. The development and diffusion of biofuels as an adaptation strategy in Zimbabwe -- Chapter 12. Defining parameters for sustainable hydropower generation in light of climate change: a case study of Zambia's Kafue Flats -- Chapter 13. Conclusion. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910818237603321 |
| Pretoria, South Africa : , : Africa Institute of South Africa, , 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Water and climate change in Africa : challenges and community initiatives in Durban, Maputo and Nairobi / / edited by Patricia E. Perkins
| Water and climate change in Africa : challenges and community initiatives in Durban, Maputo and Nairobi / / edited by Patricia E. Perkins |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (142 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.73874096 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PerkinsPatricia E |
| Collana | Routledge advances in climate change research |
| Soggetto topico |
Climatic changes - Africa
Climatic changes - Economic aspects - Africa Climatic changes - Environmental aspects - Africa Water-supply - Africa - Management Water resources development - Africa Water-supply - Government policy - Africa |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
0-203-55604-6
1-299-46949-3 1-136-77312-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction: the importance of community-based organizations for equitable water governance in times of climate change / Patricia E. Perkins -- Economic, ecological and climate justice: literacy and politics / Wahu Kaara -- Climate, gender and class justice in Africa / Patrick Bond -- Kilimanjaro initiative: working with youth in Nairobi / Sadique Bilal Issa -- Climate change in South Durban, South Africa / Lushendrie Naidu -- Bringing together community and academic knowledge: the Eduardo Mondlane University Faculty of Education Environmental Education Club / Eugenia Cossa -- Community river restoration in South Africa / Simphiwe Nojiyeza -- Gender and climate change in Mozambique / Saquina Mucavele -- Can you educate hungry people? / Erika Mendes and Tiago Esmael -- A hot climate for civil society: engagement with climate change and water in eThekwini (Durban) / Mary Galvin -- Planning and climate change in Nairobi / Romanus Opiyo -- Climate vulnerability and resilience in local communities / Elizabeth Lorimer -- Durban, climate change, and socio-political transformation / Rehana Dada -- Conclusion: developing community-based responses to climate change / Patricia E.Perkins and Patricia Figueiredo Walker. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910452686003321 |
| Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Water and climate change in Africa : challenges and community initiatives in Durban, Maputo and Nairobi / / edited by Patricia E. Perkins
| Water and climate change in Africa : challenges and community initiatives in Durban, Maputo and Nairobi / / edited by Patricia E. Perkins |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (142 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.73874096 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PerkinsPatricia E |
| Collana | Routledge advances in climate change research |
| Soggetto topico |
Climatic changes - Africa
Climatic changes - Economic aspects - Africa Climatic changes - Environmental aspects - Africa Water-supply - Africa - Management Water resources development - Africa Water-supply - Government policy - Africa |
| ISBN |
1-136-77319-3
0-203-55604-6 1-299-46949-3 1-136-77312-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction: the importance of community-based organizations for equitable water governance in times of climate change / Patricia E. Perkins -- Economic, ecological and climate justice: literacy and politics / Wahu Kaara -- Climate, gender and class justice in Africa / Patrick Bond -- Kilimanjaro initiative: working with youth in Nairobi / Sadique Bilal Issa -- Climate change in South Durban, South Africa / Lushendrie Naidu -- Bringing together community and academic knowledge: the Eduardo Mondlane University Faculty of Education Environmental Education Club / Eugenia Cossa -- Community river restoration in South Africa / Simphiwe Nojiyeza -- Gender and climate change in Mozambique / Saquina Mucavele -- Can you educate hungry people? / Erika Mendes and Tiago Esmael -- A hot climate for civil society: engagement with climate change and water in eThekwini (Durban) / Mary Galvin -- Planning and climate change in Nairobi / Romanus Opiyo -- Climate vulnerability and resilience in local communities / Elizabeth Lorimer -- Durban, climate change, and socio-political transformation / Rehana Dada -- Conclusion: developing community-based responses to climate change / Patricia E.Perkins and Patricia Figueiredo Walker. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910779556503321 |
| Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Water and climate change in Africa : challenges and community initiatives in Durban, Maputo and Nairobi / / edited by Patricia E. Perkins
| Water and climate change in Africa : challenges and community initiatives in Durban, Maputo and Nairobi / / edited by Patricia E. Perkins |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (142 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.73874096 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | PerkinsPatricia E |
| Collana | Routledge advances in climate change research |
| Soggetto topico |
Climatic changes - Africa
Climatic changes - Economic aspects - Africa Climatic changes - Environmental aspects - Africa Water-supply - Africa - Management Water resources development - Africa Water-supply - Government policy - Africa |
| ISBN |
1-136-77319-3
0-203-55604-6 1-299-46949-3 1-136-77312-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction: the importance of community-based organizations for equitable water governance in times of climate change / Patricia E. Perkins -- Economic, ecological and climate justice: literacy and politics / Wahu Kaara -- Climate, gender and class justice in Africa / Patrick Bond -- Kilimanjaro initiative: working with youth in Nairobi / Sadique Bilal Issa -- Climate change in South Durban, South Africa / Lushendrie Naidu -- Bringing together community and academic knowledge: the Eduardo Mondlane University Faculty of Education Environmental Education Club / Eugenia Cossa -- Community river restoration in South Africa / Simphiwe Nojiyeza -- Gender and climate change in Mozambique / Saquina Mucavele -- Can you educate hungry people? / Erika Mendes and Tiago Esmael -- A hot climate for civil society: engagement with climate change and water in eThekwini (Durban) / Mary Galvin -- Planning and climate change in Nairobi / Romanus Opiyo -- Climate vulnerability and resilience in local communities / Elizabeth Lorimer -- Durban, climate change, and socio-political transformation / Rehana Dada -- Conclusion: developing community-based responses to climate change / Patricia E.Perkins and Patricia Figueiredo Walker. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910829090403321 |
| Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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