Consequences of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes
- 1st Edition, Volume 8 - September 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Author: John E. Hay
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 1 0 2 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 2 8 8 - 0
Managing the Consequences of Weather, Climate, and Ocean Extremes in Our Warming World examines the impacts of weather and climate extremes and evaluates the steps that might… Read more
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Request a sales quoteManaging the Consequences of Weather, Climate, and Ocean Extremes in Our Warming World examines the impacts of weather and climate extremes and evaluates the steps that might be done to mitigate the negative effects of these extremes. The information is targeted and given in a cohesive and complete manner due to the author's broad and in-depth subject area expertise. The book complements the previously published volume Science of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes and will help professionals gain an authoritative, evidence-based, and practice-relevant understanding of the significant risks to the future performance of the human and natural systems they are managing.
- Includes assessments, advice, and recommendations of extreme weather and climate events
- Features case studies from around the globe to provide further context to the research
- Covers weather, climate, and oceanic extremes, as well as experiences and possibilities for controlling them
Students and researchers in atmospheric, climate, and ocean science, Science advisors, risk assessors and policy analysts working at sub-national, national and global levels in both the public and private sectors, and responsible for advising policy makers, risk managers, technicians, planners and decision makers on how to manage a key manifestation of global warming, namely the occurrence of extreme weather, climatic and oceanic events
1. Introduction Overview
Scope and Structure of this Book
A Brief Review of the Relevant Science
Roles of Indigenous Knowledge and of Local Knowledge Manage Extremes, or Manage Their Consequences?
Concepts and Terminology
References
Part I: Consequences
2. Consequences of Extremes: Methods
Introduction
Assessing the Direct Consequences of Extremes
Assessing the Consequences of Specific Extremes
Assessing the Wider Consequences of Extremes
Conclusions
References
3. Consequences of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes
Introduction
The Direct Consequences of Extremes
The Direct Consequences of Specific Extremes
The Wider Consequences of Extremes
Summary and Conclusions
References
Part II: Countermeasures
4. Managing the Current and Anticipated Consequences of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes
Introduction
Theory and Practice of Planning and Decision Making
Slow the Rate of Change, or Live with Change?
Why Manage Extremes?
What’s Special About Managing Extremes?
How Might Extremes Best be Managed?
Looking to the Future
Summary and Conclusions
References
5. Global-level Perspectives on Managing Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes
Introduction
Learning from Experiences Managing Extremes
Enhancing the Management of Extremes: Global Level Opportunities and Challenges
Managing the Consequences of Specific Extremes
Managing the Wider Consequences of Extremes
Summary and Conclusions
References
6. National Experiences and Opportunities for Managing Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes
Introduction
Learning from National Experiences Managing Extremes
Opportunities to Enhance the Management of Extremes at National Level
Managing the Consequences of Specific Extremes
Managing the Wider Consequences of Extremes
Summary and Conclusions
References
7. Local-level Perspectives on Managing Weather and Climate Extremes
Introduction
Learning from Local Experiences Managing Extremes
Enhancing the Management of Extremes: Local Level Opportunities and Challenges
Managing the Consequences of Specific Extremes
Managing the Wider Consequences of Extremes
Summary and Conclusions
References
8. Monitoring and Evaluating Management Interventions
Introduction
Why Monitor and Evaluate the Responses to Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes?
Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks, Approaches and Processes Temporal and Spatial Scales of Monitoring and Evaluation
Key Learnings from Monitoring and Evaluation
Challenges and Opportunities
Summary and Conclusions
References
9. Reflections and Foresights
Introduction
Reflections
Foresights
Conclusions
References
Scope and Structure of this Book
A Brief Review of the Relevant Science
Roles of Indigenous Knowledge and of Local Knowledge Manage Extremes, or Manage Their Consequences?
Concepts and Terminology
References
Part I: Consequences
2. Consequences of Extremes: Methods
Introduction
Assessing the Direct Consequences of Extremes
Assessing the Consequences of Specific Extremes
Assessing the Wider Consequences of Extremes
Conclusions
References
3. Consequences of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes
Introduction
The Direct Consequences of Extremes
The Direct Consequences of Specific Extremes
The Wider Consequences of Extremes
Summary and Conclusions
References
Part II: Countermeasures
4. Managing the Current and Anticipated Consequences of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes
Introduction
Theory and Practice of Planning and Decision Making
Slow the Rate of Change, or Live with Change?
Why Manage Extremes?
What’s Special About Managing Extremes?
How Might Extremes Best be Managed?
Looking to the Future
Summary and Conclusions
References
5. Global-level Perspectives on Managing Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes
Introduction
Learning from Experiences Managing Extremes
Enhancing the Management of Extremes: Global Level Opportunities and Challenges
Managing the Consequences of Specific Extremes
Managing the Wider Consequences of Extremes
Summary and Conclusions
References
6. National Experiences and Opportunities for Managing Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes
Introduction
Learning from National Experiences Managing Extremes
Opportunities to Enhance the Management of Extremes at National Level
Managing the Consequences of Specific Extremes
Managing the Wider Consequences of Extremes
Summary and Conclusions
References
7. Local-level Perspectives on Managing Weather and Climate Extremes
Introduction
Learning from Local Experiences Managing Extremes
Enhancing the Management of Extremes: Local Level Opportunities and Challenges
Managing the Consequences of Specific Extremes
Managing the Wider Consequences of Extremes
Summary and Conclusions
References
8. Monitoring and Evaluating Management Interventions
Introduction
Why Monitor and Evaluate the Responses to Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes?
Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks, Approaches and Processes Temporal and Spatial Scales of Monitoring and Evaluation
Key Learnings from Monitoring and Evaluation
Challenges and Opportunities
Summary and Conclusions
References
9. Reflections and Foresights
Introduction
Reflections
Foresights
Conclusions
References
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 8
- Published: September 1, 2025
- No. of pages (Paperback): 325
- No. of pages (eBook): 325
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323951029
- eBook ISBN: 9780323952880
JH
John E. Hay
Dr. Hay PhD, Has over fifty years’ experience in academia, the private sector and governmental organisations. His work has focused on bringing an interdisciplinary approach to the environmental sciences and to technical and policy-relevant assessments and guidance, especially in relation to climate extremes, variability and change.
He works as a consultant and advisor to many national governments and regional and international organizations, including several United Nations agencies, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Governments of New Zealand and Australia, the Pacific Regional Environment Programme, the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, and Live & Learn.
As a Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), John was a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, awarded jointly to the IPCC and Al Gore. John is also a recipient of a prestigious fellowship from the Guggenheim Foundation.
Affiliations and expertise
Adjunct Professor, The University of the South Pacific; Adjunct Professor, Griffith University, Australia; Adjunct Professor, University of Auckland, New Zealand