Lead authors:
Sari Kovats,
Kristie L. Ebi
and Bettina Menne

2003

This publication provides practical information to governments, health agencies and environmental and meteorological institutions in both industrialized and developing countries on how to assess vulnerability and adaptation to climate variability and change at the regional, national and local levels. Flexible methods and tools are described to achieve better understanding of the current and future vulnerability of specific populations.This will help institutions and agencies to identify appropriate and effective adaptation strategies, policies and measures.