Future Imperfect: Climate change and adaptation in the Carpathians

Contents

Duna-Ipoly National Park, Hungary © Herczeg Zoltan

Foreword Executive Summary

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The Carpathian Region Geography The Carpathian Convention: Cooperation and Sustainable Development The Changing Carpathian Climate Vulnerability and Adaptation in Six Important Sectors Water resources Forests and Forestry Wetlands

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Grasslands Agriculture Tourism

Conclusions and Recommendations

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References and Further reading Partners

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FUTURE IMPERFECT