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Conclusions: Implications for Practice, Policy, and Further Research

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This last chapter highlights key aspects of previous chapters and outlines conclusions for addressing the global impact of climate change on human well-being, while considering research, practice, and policy implications within a framework of cultural competence.

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Weissbecker, I. (2011). Conclusions: Implications for Practice, Policy, and Further Research. In: Weissbecker, I. (eds) Climate Change and Human Well-Being. International and Cultural Psychology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-9742-5_11

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