Climate and Atmosphere
Definition(s)
Adaptation to climate change refers to adjustment in natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli or their effects, which moderates harm or expoloits beneficial opportunities (Source: IPPC,4th Assessment Report,WG II, Appendix 1, Glossary, 2007)
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French
adaptation au changement climatique
Russian
Приспособление к изменению климата
Spanish
adaptación al cambio climático
Arabic
التكيف مع تغير المناخ
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