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 Learning 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 Southeast Asia Must Learn
"Building Climate Resilience in Southeast Asia - A Handbook for Action" by BSR & the Rockefeller Foundation aims to help equip businesses in Southeast Asia.
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Sea-level Rise Creates Serious Concern in Singapore
Singapore sees their country as a hot spot for the effects of rising sea-level. Read how Singapore is preparing for climate adaptation and mitigation.
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Coastal Hazards and Climate Change NZ – What We Need to Know and Do
This Ministry for the Environment paper provides comprehensive information on all the issues surrounding coastal hazards, climate change in New Zealand.
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Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Needed for NZ’s Rising Sea-level Certainty and Uncertainty
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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Are We Ready for the Threats of Climate Change 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 contains helpful resources on building back better resilient structures, a principle that can be used in climate adaptation.
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Climate Adaptation and Resilience Costs in the Pacific Islands and Atolls
The World Bank published the report, "Pacific Possible: Climate and Disaster Resilience," which deals with climate adaptation costs, needed resilience strategies, and climate adaptation efforts on the Pacific Islands.