Commissioned by the Intergovernmental Meeting (IGM) of the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN), this book offers a detailed survey of the current status of climate change and climate variability in the Asia-Pacific region, a thorough and thoughtful assessment of climate and security and clear recommendations on the best paths of climate research in the future.

Offers a broad perspective on the impacts of climate change on society in Asia and the Pacific Explores a many-layered mix of science, economics, politics and sociological concerns Provides a useful resource for scientists, policy makers and practitioners Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Foreword by Helen Clarke.- Foreword by Ghassem Asrar.- Foreword by Scott Hauger.- Preface.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Climate Variability and Change.- 3. Climate and Urbanization.- 4. Climate and Security.- 5. Climate and Society.- 6. Climate and Sustainability.- 7. Future Directions for Climate Research in Asia and the Pacific.- Index.