The World, Explained · 45 sec
Climate change adaptation
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Climate change adaptation is the process of adjusting to the effects of climate change, both current and anticipated.
- How it works
Adaptation aims to moderate or avoid harm for people, and is usually done alongside climate change mitigation.
- Why it matters
It also aims to exploit opportunities.
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Climate change adaptation is the process of adjusting to the effects of climate change, both current and anticipated.