The COVID-19 pandemic caused governments to focus on fighting it via lockdowns while keeping the economy going, so postponing climate adaptation actions.
Year: 2020
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A Study on Surface Water Flooding Shows Climate Adaptation Option
The paper applies an adaptation pathways approach to compare alternative options in dealing with current and future flood risks due to climate change.
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Climate Information and Services are Helping Vulnerable Countries Adapt to Climate Change
The UNDP climate change information website helps users make informed decisions, adapt, and build resilience against climate extremes.
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Water and Climate Change, a UN 2020 Report
The 2020 UN World Water Development Report emphasizes the links between water sustainability and climate change.
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Climate Change Impacts in the Next 3 Decades
The 160+ page report offers detailed data on climate risks, physical hazards, and their socio-economic impacts globally.
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Water Resource Planning Study Factors Climate and Socio-Economic Uncertainty
Climatic and socio-economic factors affect water resources. Researchers found that iterative Decision-Making Under Uncertainty is effective.
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Using Sea-Level Science to Manage Climate Change Risks
An overview of sea-level science for decision-makers and communities to develop future coastal adaptation strategies.
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Carbon Emissions in Europe and America Drop Due to COVID-19 Lockdowns
We don't need a pandemic to tackle climate change; without COVID-19, we can see what a low-carbon environment looks like.
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Trade-offs Between Climate Change Adaptation and Urban Planning
To address climate change and urbanization, prioritizing climate adaptation and mitigation in land use planning is essential.
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Climate Change Actions – Canada Reduces Crude Oil Processing, USA Invests in Renewables
Canada is cutting oil extraction due to climate policies, while the USA is boosting renewable energy and limiting fossil fuels.