Understanding vulnerability to the impacts of global environmental change and
identifying adaptation measures to cope with these impacts require localized investigations
Worldwide, millions of people experience coastal flooding each year, with devastating effects especially in rural coastal settlements in tropical developing countries.
This study examined the roles of markets in non-timber forest products and services that usually serve as safety nets for forest communities.
Weak networks among institutions have serious implications for the effectiveness of national response to climate change.
The Congo basin Forests and Climate Change Adaptation (CoFCCA) project was implemented in three countries in Central Africa: Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Burkina Faso and Cameroon are highlighted in these climate change vulnerability risk assessment and adaptation pilot projects.