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Climate Vulnerability Monitor 2nd Edition. A Guide to the Cold Calculus of a Hot Planet Paperback – September 26, 2012

by DARA (International Organization) (Author), DARA (Editor), Wearebold.es (Illustrator)

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The Climate Vulnerability Monitor 2nd Edition is a comprehensive revised global assessment of the socio-economic effects of climate change and the carbon economy, including a detailed examination of their costs and benefits internationally. The report presents 34 different indicators of impact for 184 countries with comparable estimates of vulnerability for the years 2010 and 2030. The report assimilates latest research and scientific studies on different aspects of the climate crisis enabling the reader to compare the many concern areas of interest as they are estimated to be experienced by one, many or all countries. The overall costs are compared with required investments in emission reductions (mitigation) and risk reduction and preventative efforts (adaptation). The main finding of the report is that climate change has already held back global development: it is a significant cost to the world economy today. Inaction on climate change can also be considered a leading global a leading global cause of death. Harm is most acute for poor and vulnerable groups but no country is spared either the costs of inaction or the benefits of an alternative path. Inaction will increasingly hold back growth. Strong action will reap monetary benefits for the world and safeguard the fate of nations. Taking urgent steps increases the benefits and reduces the costs for all.

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English
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DARA and the Climate Vulnerable Forum
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September 26, 2012
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9.84 x 9.84 x 7.87 inches
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8461605675
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978-8461605675
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The Climate Vulnerability Monitor 2012 draws our attention to what we no longer can ignore, as the signs on the wall convey a clear message: Climate change is happening and impacting humanity where it is most vulnerable. It thereby confirms the shocking truth that those who have caused it the least are suffering the most. --Hans Joachim Schellnhuber Founding Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)

This second edition of the Climate Vulnerability Monitor is the splash of cold water we desperately need to awaken us from our climate change complacency. It provides the economic justification for an immediate and bold response to the problem and highlights the terrible injustice we do to millions of the world s poor if we fail to respond. --Robert Glasser, Secretary General CARE International

This report has the potential to change the way we act on climate change. If climate change is already costing 2% of global GNP, then the precautionary principle taking action now just in case of future cost no longer provides a good foundation for policy. Instead, it seems, there is a distinct economic case to move fast and move far in the direction of a low carbon world. --Simon Maxwell Executive Chair, Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN)

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Founded in 2003, DARA is an independent organisation headquartered in Madrid, Spain, committed to improving the quality and effectiveness of aid for vulnerable populations suffering from conflict, disasters and climate change. DARA was mandated by the Climate Vulnerable Forum as independent developer of the Climate Vulnerability Monitor in its first and second editions. This second edition has been overseen by a joint Steering Group comprising Climate Vulnerable Forum and DARA officials and with continued input from external advisory bodies.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ DARA and the Climate Vulnerable Forum (September 26, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 331 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8461605675
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8461605675
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.84 x 9.84 x 7.87 inches

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Ambitious but relevant

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2013

While the issues surrounding the climate change debate are often confusing and controversial, it is CLEAR that something has to be done.

DARA (the Madrid-based research organization behind this publication), has definitely embarked on an ambitious feat, and some may criticize them for "overreaching" the climate change and carbon economy impacts. However, the report shows that working to reduce dependence on carbon will have concrete benefits for people's lives.

Regardless of where people stand on these issues, this book can be a relevant and useful tool for navigating the climate debate.

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A Highly Recommended Report

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The Monitor is a one stop shop for the latest findings on the current state of our changing planet. The comparative approach signals that the issue of climate change will have impact on all countries, big, small, developed or developing.

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After reading this I find it a very valuable tool. This can be used by students, professionals or anybody interested in climate change.

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