This case-bound book draws upon experiences around the world reflecting how people are using climate information to improve their lives, through climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies. In this book, over 100 authors are relating their work in weather, climate and water services at international, regional, national and local levels. It reflects the progress and challenges in these fields, highlighting good practices in a wide variety of societies and disciplines.

This book is the twelfth in a series of volumes produced by Tudor Rose for the United Nations system to effectively deliver knowledge to decision makers in all socio-economic sectors worldwide.