Scales of governance and environmental justice for adaptation and mitigation of climate change.

Scales of governance and environmental justice for adaptation and mitigation of climate change.
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DOI:
10.1002/jid.833
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发表时间:
2001-01-01
影响因子:
1.4
通讯作者:
Adger, W. N.
Adger, W. N.
中科院分区:
经济学4区
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作者:
Adger, W. N.

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