Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation in Asia and the Pacific

The Regional Workshop on Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation in Asia and the Pacific was attended by more than 100 technical and policy experts from 20 countries and territories. The topical areas were agriculture, forests, coastal resources, and water resources, and selected papers on these topics appear in this book. In addition, the first paper presents the general workshop conclusions and recommendations. The 20 peer-reviewed papers, most of which are written by researchers in Asian and Pacific developing countries, are a significant contribution to the understanding of climate change vulnerability and adaptation in Asia and the Pacific.

Foreword. Preface. Climate Change Vulnerability and
Adaptation in Asia and the Pacific: Workshop Summary
L. Amadore,
et al. Climate Change in Asia: A Review of the Vulnerability and
Adaptation of Crop Production
A. Iglesias, et al. Effects of
Interannual Climate Variability and Climate Change on Rice Yield in
Java, Indonesia
I. Amien, et al. Vulnerability of Rice
and Corn to Climate Change in the Philippines
R.D. Buan, et al.
Assessing Impacts of Climatic Variations on Foodgrain Production in
Bangladesh
Z. Karim, et al. Agricultural Vulnerability and
Adaptation to Global Warming in China
Lin Erda. The Impacts of
Potential Climate Change and Climate Variability on Simulated Maize
Production in China
Wang Jinghua, Lin Erda. Vulnerability
of Sri Lanka Tea Production to Global Climate Change
M.A.
Wijeratne. The Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Pasture and
Cattle Production in Mongolia
B. Bolortsetseg, G.
Tuvaansuren. Modeling Potential Changes of Forest Area in
Thailand under Climate Change
K. Boonpragob, J.
Santisirisomboon. Vulnerability and Adaptation of the Larch Forest
in Eastern Siberia to Climate Change
K.I. Kobak, et al.
Potential Impact of Global Climate Change on Forest Distribution in
Sri Lanka
S. Somaratne, A.H. Dhanapala. Potential Impacts
of Sea Level Rise on the Coastal Resources of Manila Bay: A
Preliminary Vulnerability Assessment
R.T. Perez, et al.
Shoreline Stabilization Approaches in Response to Sea Level Rise: U.S.
Experience and Implications for Pacific Island and Asian Nations

S.P. Leatherman. Tropical Cyclones and Coastal Inundation under
Enhanced Greenhouse Conditions
A.B. Pittock, et al.
Vulnerability of Bangladesh to Climate Change and Sea Level Rise
through Tropical Cyclones and Storm Surges
A. Ali.
Vulnerability and Adaptation of Hong Kong to Weather-Induced Hazards
under Climate Change Conditions
A.M. Jose, et al. Vulnerability
of Freshwater Resources to Climate Change in the Tropical Pacific
Region
G.A. Meehl. Integrated Model Systems for National
Assessments of the Effects of Climate Change: Applications in New
Zealand and Bangladesh
R.A. Warrick, et al. A Process for
Evaluating Anticipatory Adaptation Measures for Climate Change

J.B. Smith, et al. Workshop Participants. Author Index. Key Word
Index.