The law of adaptation to climate change : U.S. and international aspects

The laws that try to reduce climate change are well known. But what about the climate change that is occurring regardless of these efforts? The Law of Adaptation to Climate Change takes a sweeping look at the current and proposed legal aspects of coping with climate change from drought, extreme precipitation, heat waves, and wild fires to global shifts in temperature, sea level, water and food supply, coastal conditions, infrastructure, ecosystems, and human health and economies. Applicable laws exist at all levels, but are uncoordinated and embody numerous contradictions and inevitable gaps. This book provides a comprehensive resource of laws aimed at increasing resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change. Written by authorities from private practice, government, and academia, this compendium examines the legal aspects of coping with climate change, both in the United States and around the world. Chapters address critical U.S. concerns related to water, energy, building and infrastructure, public lands, coastal issues, species and ecosystem impacts, and disaster preparedness, as well as important international issues such as financing, health, population displacement, maritime jurisdiction, water, and human security."

Introduction and overview / Michael B. Gerrard-- Adaptive management / Robert L. Fischman and Jillian R. Rountree -- Managing water supplies / Robert W. Adler -- Managing demand for water / Benjamin Houston and Noah D. Hall -- Energy system impacts / Robin Kundis Craig -- Infrastructure / Gregory E. Wannier -- Buildings / J. Cullen Howe -- Protecting the coast / Robert R.M. Verchick and Joel D. Scheraga -- Coastal retreat measures / J. Peter Byrne and Jessica Grannis -- Species and ecosystem impacts / Patrick Parenteau -- Agriculture and forestry / Debra L. Donahue -- Governance of public lands, public agencies, and natural resources / Robert L. Glicksman -- Domestic disaster preparedness and response / Victor B. Flatt -- Insurance / Sean B. Hecht -- Impact review, disclosure, and planning / Katrina Fischer Kuh -- State and local adaptation / Vicki Arroyo and Terri Cruce -- The international legal framework for adaptation / David Freestone -- Financing of adaptation measures / Deepa Badrinarayana -- Global health and disaster preparedness / Lindsay F. Wiley -- Population displacement, relocation and migration / Michelle Leighton -- Maritime jurisdiction in a changing climate / Kate Purcell -- International water law and adaptation / A. Dan Tarlock -- Food security, fisheries, and ecosystems / Cinnamon Carlarne and Josh Eagle -- Legal rights and remedies / Maxine Burkett -- Human security and military preparedness / Linda Malone.