Climate Change, Disaster Risk, and the Urban Poor
Download or Read eBook Climate Change, Disaster Risk, and the Urban Poor PDF written by Judy L. Baker and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Judy L. Baker |
| Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
| Total Pages | : 323 |
| Release | : 2012-04-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780821389607 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0821389602 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Climate Change, Disaster Risk, and the Urban Poor by : Judy L. Baker
Book excerpt: The urban poor living in slums are at particularly high risk from the impacts of climate change and natural hazards. This study analyzes key issues affecting their vulnerability, with evidence from a number of cities in the developing world.
