| This report brings us completely up-to-date on the vulnerability of socio-economic and natural systems to climate change and suggests options for adaptation to predicted effects.
Issues addressed:
Evaluates evidence that recent observed changes in climate have already affected a variety of physical and biological systems. Studies the vulnerabilities of human populations to future climate change, including associated sea-level rise, climate extremes such as floods and droughts. Takes into account potential impacts on water resources, agriculture and food security, human health, coastal and other types of settlements, and economic activities.
Assesses the potential responses of natural environments and the wildlife that inhabit them to future climate change and identifies environments at particular risk. Considers how adaptation to climate change might lessen adverse impacts or enhance beneficial impacts. Provides an overview of the vulnerabilities and adaptation possibilities for all major regions of the world. Contrasts the different vulnerabilities of the developed and developing parts of the world and explores the implications for sustainable development and equity concerns. This title contains 28 colour plates, 90 line diagrams, 119 tables
Edited by
James J. McCarthy: Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University
Osvaldo F. Canziani: National Universities of La Plata and Comahue
Neil A. Leary: IPCC Working Group II, Technical Support Unit
David J. Dokken: University Corporation, for Atmospheric Research
Kasey S. White: IPCC Working Group II, Technical Support Unit
Contribution of Working Group II to the Third Assessment Report
of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change | 
