Mitigation and adaptation strategies for climate change

What this note covers

1. Defining the divide: mitigation versus adaptation
2. Mitigation strategy 1: the renewable energy transition
3. Mitigation strategies 2 and 3: carbon capture and reforestation
4. Adaptation strategy 1: engineered coastal defences (seawalls) and managed retreat
5. Adaptation strategy 2: drought-resistant crops and food system adaptation
6. The Paris Agreement: framework, effectiveness and equity
7. Evaluating effectiveness and equity: comparative analysis

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