Climate change and the Paris Agreement spurred NZ to enact the Zero-Carbon Bill and establish a trading scheme to attain zero emissions.
Author: Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate Adaptation Platform )
NZ Guidance for Voluntary Emissions Offsetting – What You Need to Know
The Minister for Climate Change issued the Guidance for Voluntary Emissions Offsetting as part of New Zealand's zero-carbon goal.
Urban Resilience for Climate Adaptation
The 100 Resilient Cities initiative helps Asia Pacific cities build resilience to climate change and urbanization.
The Asia-Pacific Resilience Prospectus
The Asia-Pacific Resilience Prospectus explores effective resilience-building strategies, supporting cities to tackle their challenges.
Vietnam’s Resilience-based Climate Adaptation Platform
The Visual Climate Adaptation Platform (VCAP) supports urban planning and resilience strategies for Da Nang and other Vietnamese cities.
Australian Bushfires and the Climate Connection
The Australian bushfires are a serious concern due to their severe damage and impact on people, animals, ecosystems, and properties.
Food Security Risk Due to Climatic Extremes and Other Factors
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization publishes a quarterly report on disasters that impact food security and agriculture.
Thailand is Facing Drought Disaster Due to Changing Climate Patterns
Changing climate patterns in Thailand has led to irregular rainfall which causes the droughts. Experts advise long-term climate adaptation plan is needed.
Climate Adaptation thru Architectural Designs in Urban and Coastal Areas
With climate change comes catastrophic events like typhoons. There is a need for building designs that adapt to the changing climate.
Health Co-Benefits and Mitigation Costs – A Climate Change Policy Study
According to the study, climate policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions through alternative energy can also benefit health.