Weather and Climate Resilience: Effective Preparedness Through National Meteorological and Hydrological Services

by Vladimir Tsirkunov and David Rogers

"The importance of weather, climate, and water information is rising because of the need to serve more elaborate societal needs, minimize growing economic losses, and help countries adapt to climate change. Weather, climate and water impacts societies and economies through extreme events, such as tropical cyclones, floods, high winds, storm surges and prolonged droughts, and through high impact weather and climate events that effect demand for electricity...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 146480026X
• ISBN13: 9781464800269
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"