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Guyana initial national communication in response to its commitments to the UNFCCC (Record no. 25398)

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080 ## - UNIVERSAL DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Universal Decimal Classification number 17.02.01 G986
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Guyana initial national communication in response to its commitments to the UNFCCC
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. [s.n.]
Place of publication, distribution, etc. [S.l.]
Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2002
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent [15], 175 leaves : col. ill., maps
500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note Bibliography : p. 170-175
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. Looks at the national circumstances in 1994 and reports on the national inventory of greenhouse gases. Focuses on Guyana's vulnerability to climate change and impacts such as sea level rise, especially in the coastal zone, and in water resources, agriculture, forestry, energy and health sectors. Examines adaptation measures and notes that these will require substantial financial and technical assistance. Highlights mitigation measures that will have to be employed and technology transfer that will be necessary. Stresses the need for systematic observation and research. Notes that education, public awareness and training will be essential tools for avoiding future chaos.
583 ## - ACTION NOTE
Time/date of action 1/21/04
Action agent JOYD
942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA)
Koha item type Monograph
Call number suffix G986
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Withdrawn status Lost status Damaged status Not for loan Home library Current library Date acquired Total Checkouts Full call number Barcode Date last seen Price effective from Koha item type
        CARICOM Documentation Centre CARICOM Documentation Centre 04/05/2023   17.02.01 G986 0000000019412 04/05/2023 04/05/2023 Monograph










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