Outlook on climate change adaptation in the Tropical Andes mountains

Outlook on climate change adaptation in the Tropical Andes mountains MOUNTAIN ADAPTATION OUTLOOK SERIES

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Foreword Executive summary Recommendations Introduction Climate change Climate change hazards and trends Projections Impact of climate change on natural and human systems Loss of ecosystem functions and biodiversity Water Food

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Health Energy Industry Key risks related to climate change Policy assessment Analysis of relevant adaptation policies and frameworks of the major vulnerable sectors Policy approaches Institutional and stakeholder analysis Gender issues Indigenous people Gap analysis Comparative analysis of available policies Water Loss of ecosystem functions and biodiversity Health Food (agriculture) Energy (hydropower) Are the responses forward-looking? Conclusions Acronyms Notes References

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