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This book describes the risks, impacts, measures, actions and
adaptation policies that have developed globally as a result of the
severe impacts of global climate change. In-depth chapters focus on
climate change assessment (CCA) in terms of vulnerabilities and
reflection on the built environment and measures and actions for
infrastructure and urban areas. Adaptation actions specific to
developing countries such as Egypt are presented and illustrated.
Global Climate change adaptation projects (CCAPs) in developing
countries, in terms of their targets and performance, are presented
and compared with those existing CCAPs in Egypt to draw learned
lessons. Climate change scenarios 2080 using simulations are
portrayed and discussed with emphasis on a case-study model from
existing social housing projects in hot-arid urban areas in Cairo;
in an effort to put forward an assessment and evaluation of current
CCA techniques. This book helps researchers realize the global
impacts of climate change on the built environment and economic
sectors, and enhances their understanding of current climate change
measures, actions, policies, projects and scenarios. Reviews and
illustrates the impact of global climate change risks; Provides an
understanding of global climate change risks in seven continents;
Illustrates policies and action plans implemented at the global
level and developing countries' level; Discusses climate change
assessment and vulnerabilities with emphasis on urban areas;
Presents measures and action plans to mitigate climate change
scenarios by 2080.
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