See the debates about how emissions reductions might cause severe setbacks for development and also the small but growing literature on «maladaption». (ceassessment.org)
In fact there are likely to be severe setbacks in the total numbers or area of protected areas in many tropical countries, therefore decentralising conservation policies to communities and local stakeholders can be powerful and effective. (sciencedaily.com)
The Democrats have suffered severe setbacks over the past eight years under chairs who held elected office, most recently the controversial Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman - Schultz. (observer.com)