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IPCC Working Group II (Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability) Summary for Policymakers released
http://www.ipcc-wg2.gov/index.htmlhttp://ipcc-wg2.gov/AR5/images/uploads/IPCC_WG2AR5_SPM_Approved.pdf
Press Release:
The report concludes that responding to climate change involves making choices about risks in a
changing world. The nature of the risks of climate change is increasingly clear, though climate
change will also continue to produce surprises. The report identifies vulnerable people, industries,
and ecosystems around the world. It finds that risk from a changing climate comes from
vulnerability (lack of preparedness) and exposure (people or assets in harm’s way) overlapping with
hazards (triggering climate events or trends). Each of these three components can be a target for
smart actions to decrease risk.
“We live in an era of man-made climate change,” said Vicente Barros, Co-Chair of Working Group II.
“In many cases, we are not prepared for the climate-related risks that we already face. Investments
in better preparation can pay dividends both for the present and for the future.”
http://www.ipcc-wg2.gov/AR5-tools/IPCC_WG2AR5_PressRelease.pdf
changing world. The nature of the risks of climate change is increasingly clear, though climate
change will also continue to produce surprises. The report identifies vulnerable people, industries,
and ecosystems around the world. It finds that risk from a changing climate comes from
vulnerability (lack of preparedness) and exposure (people or assets in harm’s way) overlapping with
hazards (triggering climate events or trends). Each of these three components can be a target for
smart actions to decrease risk.
“We live in an era of man-made climate change,” said Vicente Barros, Co-Chair of Working Group II.
“In many cases, we are not prepared for the climate-related risks that we already face. Investments
in better preparation can pay dividends both for the present and for the future.”
http://www.ipcc-wg2.gov/AR5-tools/IPCC_WG2AR5_PressRelease.pdf
