Adapting to Climate Change in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

by Jane O. Ebinger, Rachel Block, Rachel I. Block, et al.

The region of Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECA) is already experiencing the consequences of climate change: increasing variability, warmer temperatures, altered hydrology. Events such as droughts, floods, heat waves, windstorms, and forest fires are increasing in number and severity. The concentration of greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere guarantees that similar or greater changes are yet to come--even if the world were to completely stop...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821381318
• ISBN13: 9780821381311
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.8"