The Palgrave Handbook of Climate Resilient Societies brings together global perspectives on how societies can prepare for, absorb and adapt to climate disruption. It treats resilience as a challenge involving people, institutions, infrastructure, economies and ecosystems rather than as a single technical intervention.
Contributors examine climate risks, adaptation strategies, governance, development, community capacity and sector-specific responses across diverse regions. The breadth of the handbook allows readers to compare how resilience is understood and pursued under different environmental, social and institutional conditions.
As a reference for researchers, advanced students, policymakers and practitioners, it connects theory with the practical work of building fairer, more adaptive and durable societies.
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