Interesting facts, figures, and information on the current state of NZ's policies and regulation on climate change adaptation funding in this case study.
Month: August 2019
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Climate Adaptation from the Pacific Islands’ Climate Change Experience
The research on ecosystem-based adaptation strategies in the Pacific Islands to build climate change resilience are useful for climate adaptation planning.
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A Climate Resilience Handbook that Businesses in SEA Must Have
The "Building Climate Resilience in Southeast Asia" handbook by BSR and the Rockefeller Foundation, equips businesses in Southeast Asia.
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Sea-level Rise Creates Serious Concern in Singapore
Singapore sees itself as a hot spot for the effects of rising sea levels. Preparing for climate adaptation and mitigation is needed.
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Coastal Hazards and Climate Change NZ – What We Need to Know and Do
The Ministry for the Environment paper provides comprehensive information on issues surrounding coastal hazards, climate change in NZ.
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Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Needed for NZ’s Rising Sea-level
This paper by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment discusses how NZ deals with rising seas with certainty while preparing for uncertainties.
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Climate Change Threats to Coastal and Low-lying Places
This interesting article from "The Economist" shares enriching information on the effects of climate change worldwide. Are we ready?
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Climate-Smart Infrastructure – Smart Climate Adaptation Investment?
“Ensuring New Infrastructure is Climate-smart” by James Rydge, Michael Jacobs, and Ilmi Granoff is a working paper on climate-smart infrastructure.
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Build Back Better – Research and Consulting Services for Disaster Assessment and Planning
The Build Back Better website offers valuable resources for constructing resilient structures, a crucial aspect of climate adaptation.
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Climate Adaptation and Resilience Costs in the Pacific Islands and Atolls
WB published the report "Pacific Possible: Climate and Disaster Resilience," about climate adaptation costs and needed strategies.