Adaptation Strategies: Living with Change
Explore strategies for adapting to the unavoidable impacts of climate change, such as flood defenses, drought-resistant crops, and early warning systems.
Key Questions
- Who should be held responsible for the costs of climate adaptation?
- Design an adaptation plan for a community vulnerable to increased flooding.
- Assess the role of infrastructure development in climate resilience.
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Suggested Methodologies
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