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A place for environmental refugees: Adaptation to climate and environmental change in South Asia

Posted on:2011-03-28Degree:M.AType:Thesis
University:The George Washington UniversityCandidate:Riva, Daniel PaulFull Text:PDF
GTID:2446390002451002Subject:Geography
Abstract/Summary:
This thesis investigates climate-related environmental change as a distinct threat to the low-lying coastal zones of South Asia, particularly among vulnerable populations in Bangladesh and Maldives. With the objective of identifying adaptive strategies against erosion and inundation in low-lying coastal zones, the thesis examines planned relocation as an adaptive to response to climate-related environmental threats.
Keywords/Search Tags:Environmental, Low-lying coastal zones, South asia
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