Fairbourne, a Welsh village, is facing an existential crisis. Its 700 residents are at high risk of future flooding due to climate change.
Author: Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate Adaptation Platform )
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MIT’s Climate Grand Challenge Boosts Climate Change Research
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Climate Change is Causing Wildfires in New Mexico
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Regenerative Agriculture Crucial in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
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UNDRR’s Risk Assessment and Planning Guide
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Achieving Zero Waste
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New Zealand’s Emissions Reduction Plan Released
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Building Cities’ Resilience Thru Knowledge Sharing
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The Cost of Getting to Net-Zero
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