Heat and high water: Nine pathways to climate resilient development

"Heat and High Water" examines climate threats and resilience strategies sector by sector, focusing on the specific challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean. Written for a general audience in clear, non-technical language, this book provides a much-needed primer on how countries can adapt to this harsh new reality.

The book engages questions on adaptation and many more with a deep analysis based on three core principles: the need for flexible solutions amid the uncertainty of climate change; the interdependence of sectors across social and economic life; and the need to reform governance to ensure coordinated, inclusive adaptation that emphasizes local communities and stakeholders. This book offers tools for citizens, policymakers, and business leaders to build thriving, resilient societies amid climate disruptions while elucidating lessons valuable to a global audience.