Climate Resilient Organization : Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change ...

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Format: Trade Paperback Subject Area: Nature, Science, Business & Economics Author: Martina K. Linnenluecke, Andrew Griffiths height: 0.5 in Publisher: Elgar Publishing, Incorporated, Edward Number of Pages: 240 Pages Subject: Environmental Conservation & Protection, Organizational Behavior, General, Insurance / Risk Assessment & Management, Global Warming & Climate Change Item Length: 9.1 in width: 6.5 in Item Width: 6.5 in ISBN: 9781786433398 Publication Year: 2016 Item Height: 0.5 in Type: Textbook Book Title: Climate Resilient Organization : Adaptation and Resilience to Cli Language: English Item Weight: 12.6 Oz Publication Name: Climate Resilient Organization : Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change and Weather Extremes

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Climate Resilient Organization : Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change .... Split into two parts, this book begins with an analysis of the subject on a global scale; it continues by translating the science surrounding it while presenting it in a manner suited to local decision-makers. Climate Resilient Organization : Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change and Weather Extremes, Paperback by Linnenluecke, Martina K.; Griffiths, Andrew, ISBN 1786433397, ISBN-13 9781786433398, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Drawing together understandings from science and business around the increasingly important concept of resilience, this book provides managers, academics and practitioners with important ideas that will help business prepare for the future. It provides much needed detail on the challenges that climate change poses for organisations and makes essential reading for anyone interested in sustainable business. ' - Suzanne Benn, University of Technology, Sydney, AustraliaClimate change has had a significant impact globally, predominantly for those vulnerable to its influence. The first book of its kind, The Climate Resilient Organization assesses the issues that have mounted for decision-makers in the field, while providing strategies to tackle them.With a particular focus on building climate-resilient pathways for private sector organizations, the expert authors offer practical tools and decision-making criteria for evaluating adaptation needs, costs and benefits. Split into two parts, this book begins with an analysis of the subject on a global scale; it continues by translating the science surrounding it while presenting it in a manner suited to local decision-makers.Sustainability and climate adaptation scholars as well as managers will equally find this book to be an insightful read. Government officers and risk management professionals will also find the topics discussed beneficial to their work.