Download or read book Puerto Rico's state of the climate 2010-2013 written by Coastal Zone Management Program (P.R.). Puerto Rico Climate Change Council and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 2010, over 50 researchers, planners, economists, architects, sociologists, health professionals, and hydrologists, as well as several other professional and experts of other fields relevant to the study of climate variability and change met and agreed to contribute to assess potential effects and impacts associated to climate variability and change in Puerto Rico. The main objective of the initial group was to assess the vulnerability of coastal communities, critical infrastructure, and biodiversity, and to initiate the development of adaptation strategies. However, it was necessary to broaden the scope of work as new members from other sectors and disciplines joined the group. This group of volunteers adopted the name Puerto Rico Climate Change Council. [...] At the time of publishing this report the Council has 157 members and collaborating partners. [...] In Puerto Rico, the general public associates climate change and are primarily concerned about the potential impacts of climate change to life and property, and the potential increase in the frequency and magnitude of storm surges, floods, and coastal erosion. The general public is less aware of climate change impacts on human health, food production,water supply, and biodiversity. [...] This first Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment report will be followed by the Adaptation Strategies document. Both documents will be periodically updated by the Climate Change Council with the support of the Puerto Rico Coastal Zone Management Program." -- Foreword.