Climate Change, Disaster Risk, and the Urban Poor

Author	: Judy L. Baker
Publisher	: World Bank Publications
Total Pages	: 323
Release	: 2012-04-01
ISBN-10	: 9780821389607
ISBN-13	: 0821389602
Rating	: 4/5 (07 Downloads)

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Download or read book Climate Change, Disaster Risk, and the Urban Poor written by Judy L. Baker and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The urban poor living in slums are at particularly high risk from the impacts of climate change and natural hazards. This study analyzes key issues affecting their vulnerability, with evidence from a number of cities in the developing world.

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