Anthropogenic sea-level rise (SLR) is predicted to impact, and, in many cases, displace, a
large proportion of the population via inundation and heightened SLR-related hazards. With …

The Arctic is undergoing rapid climate change and is projected to experience the most
warming this century of any world region. We review the societal aspects of these current …

This chapter takes sustainable development as the starting point and focus for analysis. It
considers the broad and multifaceted bi-directional interplay between sustainable …

The polar regions, notably the Arctic and maritime Antarctic, are experiencing impacts from
climate change at magnitudes and rates that are among the highest in the world, and will …

As managed retreat programs expand across the globe, there is an urgent need to assess
whether these programs are reducing exposure to climatic hazards, enhancing adaptive …

In coming decades, sea level rise associated with climate change will make some
communities uninhabitable. Managed retreat, or planned relocation, is a proactive response …

Climate change increasingly affects agricultural systems, making it necessary for farmers to
adapt to changing climatic conditions. An important element shaping farmers' adaptation …

The impacts of climate change, such as sea-level rise and extreme weather events, are
expected to increase and alter human migration and mobility. Climate-related mobility is not …

Owing to their high shoreline-to-land-area ratios, islands are especially sensitive to coastal
change and their inhabitants especially vulnerable to associated impacts. In places along …

Community-based conservation can support livelihoods and biodiversity, while reinforcing
local and Indigenous values, cultures, and institutions. Its delivery can help address cross …