An assessment of the economic impact of climate change on the Coastal and Human Settlements Sector in Guyana
Abstract
.--I. Introduction.--II. The Impacts of Climate Change.--III. Population and Economy of Guyana.--IV. Low elevation Coastal Zones and Climate Change.--V. Methodology.--VI. IPCC Scenarios.--VII.Vulnerability Projections.--VIII. Climate Change Adaptation.--IX. The Net Benefit from Adaptation.--X. Policy Recommendations.--XI. Summary Conclusions.
ECLAC Subtopics
CLIMATE CHANGEUnited Nations Subtopics
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ; CLIMATE CHANGE ; COASTAL AREAS ; HUMAN SETTLEMENTS ; TEMPERATURE ; ELECTRICITY ; ECONOMIC RESEARCH ; SOIL EROSION ; FRESHWATER ; FISHERIES ; MANGROVE SWAMPS ; COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS ; ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ; ECONOMIC ASPECTS ; ENERGY POLICY ; POPULATION DYNAMICS ; SEA LEVEL ; ECOSYSTEM SERVICESCountry / Region
GUYANAen