The law of adaptation to climate change
Subtitle: U.S. and international aspects
By: edited by Michael B. Gerrard and Katrina F. Kuh
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: American Bar Association
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781614386964
Subjects: Climatic changes; Law and legislation; Environmental impact analysis
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction and overview; title: Adaptive management; title: Managing water supplies; title: Managing demand for water; title: Energy system impacts; title: Infrastructure; title: Buildings; title: Protecting the coast; title: Coastal retreat measures; title: Species and ecosystem impacts; title: Agricultural and forestry; title: Governance of public lands, public agencies, and natural resources; title: Domestic disaster preparedness and response; title: Insurance; title: Impact review, disclosure, and planning; title: State and local adaptation; title: The international legal framework for adaptation; title: Financing of adaptation measures; title: Global health and disaster preparedness; title: Population displacement, relocation and migration; title: Maritime jurisdiction in a changing climate; title: International water law and adaptation; title: Food security, fisheries, and ecosystems; title: Legal rights and remedies; title: Human security and military preparedness.