vbid/9783030506575

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This book presents a comprehensive overview of the�history, definition, causes, effects, impacts and implications of climate change on young people globally, with a focus on�Small Island Communities (SIDS) in particular. The text�highlights the key problems associated with the impact of climate change on young people in SIDS, specifically its effects on socio-economic development and livelihoods, and�explores the need for the development of a new conceptual framework to deal with building the resilience of the adaptive capacity of youth in SIDS. The book analyzes�the strengths and weaknesses of the emerging phenomenon of Global Youth Climate Change Movements/Actions, and examines the management/governance challenges associated with the Movement in terms of its operational mechanism, mobilization strategies and its use of social media/technology to mobilize mass action. The text concludes with a recommendation for further research in this area as a way to understand how the Movement functions and its mechanism for implementation of future research.� � �Typham this is the title: Impacts of Climate Change on Young People in Small Island Communities