Publication: Climate Change and Poverty : An Integrated Strategy for Adaptation
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2008-07
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2008-07
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Developing countries are most exposed to the impact of climate change and within these countries, the poor face the brunt of the burden. Climate change is not a discrete problem that can be dealt with through isolated reforms: impacting economic growth, health, and institutional capacity, it represents a full-frontal challenge to development. This note traces the multi-dimensional impacts of climate change, particularly on the poor, and proposes a three pronged integrated response to promote adaptation and help poor households cope with related risks.
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“Hull, Catherine; Cord, Louise; Hennet, Christel; Van der Vink, Gregory. 2008. Climate Change and Poverty : An Integrated Strategy for Adaptation. PREM Notes; No. 3. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/11148 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
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