The Motu Note No. 11 study looks into how to design and implement climate change adaptation policies in infrastructure investments optimally.
Adapting to Floods by Creating “Sponge Cities” in China
Prof Kongjian Yu, after graduating from Harvard Univ. came back to China to create and design a "sponge city," an ecologically-based adaptation to flooding.
Climate Change, Water, and Wastewater Challenges in Cities Need Urgent Action
The study describes the tremendous challenges that cities are facing from rapid urbanisation, climate change, poor maintenance of water, wastewater infrastructure and management.
Experts Say that Climate Adaptation in the Transport Sector is Needed Now
The UN article says that transport industry experts agreed that adapting infrastructure to extreme weather events due to climate change is a high priority.
Study of Vietnam’s Roads Shows Climate Adaptation Cost Benefits
The study on Vietnam roads showed climate adaptation would be significantly cheaper over time, due to maintenance savings, roads deterioration reduction.
Climate Change Adaptation Practices in South Asia Countries
The report contains a stocktake of climate adaptation done in the region focusing on five countries – Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Study Looks Into the Effects of Climate Change on Pavement Performance
The study of Dr. Sachi Kodippily and colleagues examines the factors that affect the performance of pavements; looks into the effects of climatic events.
Rapid Deforestation in Brazil and Climate Change Implications
The Economist magazine reports a worrying trend in Brazil currently. Deforestation is happening because of aggressive deregulation, and lagging enforcement.
Motu Report Features Climate Change Adaptation in NZ Transport System
The Motu report provides insight into New Zealand's strategy and plan to address the impacts of climate change on their transport infrastructure and systems.
Study Reveals How Asian Cities Are Adapting to Climate Change
A study that Hari Bansha Dulal of the Virginia Department of Social Services conducted investigates how cities in Asia are adapting to climate change.