Building institutions for resilience : combatting climate change / Andrew Simmons and Andree-Ann Simmons.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1: Introduction -- 2: Literature Review -- 3: The Caribbean Perspective: Building the Capacity of National Institutions as a Strategy for Enhancing the Resilience of People and Communities to the Impact of Climate Change in St. Vincent and the Grenadines -- 4: Capacity-Building of Institutions for Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Development in a Post-conflict LDC -- 5: Capacity-Building at the International Level: Stories from the Field -- 6: Reflections and Guidance for Implementing Capacity-Building Climate Resilience Programmes.

This volume uses a case study approach to present data on the relevance and effectiveness of the strategic actions implemented by NGOs, IGOs and governments at national, regional, and international scales, drawing lessons and recommendations to enhance the capacity of governments and institutions to deliver on climate change adaptation and sustainable development initiatives. The authors provide insights to policymakers, community leaders, students and researchers working on climate change adaptation and resilience-building practices and strategies in vulnerable communities, including small island developing states and post-conflict states, focusing on innovative management practices and institutional capacity building. The cases presented here provide insights into how institutions can strengthen local, national, and regional capacities to adapt to climate change and other calamities.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.