Mountain Adaptation Outlook Series - Synthesis Report

Foreword Introduction Background to this report Climate change trends and risks for mountain societies Mountains in a changing climate Risks for mountain societies Climate change impacts and policy response National adaptation policies Sectors Water Agriculture and food Forest, ecosystems and biodiversity Infrastructure and energy Human health Tourism Global and regional action on adaptation Global action on adaptation Regional and sub-regional responses Synthesis Report MOUNTAIN ADAPTATION OUTLOOK SERIES 5 6 8 9

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From knowledge to action – a highlight of project impacts Enhancing regional cooperation through policy dialogues Adaptation actions within mountain countries targeting specific sectors References

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