Assessing the risk of climate change
Being able to adapt to climate change effectively entails knowing your risks and vulnerabilities. A new standard for risk assessment has just joined the ISO climate adaptation series.
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This document specifies requirements and guidance on adaptation planning for local governments and communities.
This document supports local governments and communities in adapting to climate change based on vulnerability, impacts and risk assessments. In working with relevant interested parties, it also supports the setting of priorities, and the development and subsequent updating of an adaptation plan.
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Status : PublishedPublication date : 2020-05
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Edition : 1Number of pages : 41
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Pollution, pollution control and conservation
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