How can Political and Administrative Authorities Contribute to Local Community Adaptation to Climate Change in Benin?

From:: Department for International Development
Published: 1 January 2010

Country:: Benin
Document Type:: Briefing
Theme:: Climate and Environment
Authors:: Ahounou, M., Gnangassi, C., Hounkponou, S., Houssou-Goe, S.

Abstract

This paper presents evidence of climate change in Benin and offers some concrete steps to be taken by decision-makers and elected officials to incorporate climate change adaptation into local community development.

Citation

Hounkponou, S.; Houssou-Goe, S.; Gnangassi, C.; Ahounou, M. How can Political and Administrative AuthoritiesContribute to Local Community Adaptationto Climate Change in Benin? (2010) 4 pp. [Adaptation Insights No. 8]