The study examines the use of green spaces as solutions to mitigate urban heat island effect (UHI) and as a climate adaptation measure to climate change.
Author: Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate Adaptation Platform )
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The Policy and Economic Pathways for Deep Decarbonisation in the US
The "Policy Implications of Deep Decarbonization in the US" outlines the economic and policy effects of deep decarbonization in the US.
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Climate Mitigation through Adopting a Low-Carbon Concrete Building Code
Marin County has adopted a low-carbon concrete building code as a model for climate mitigation for other towns and cities.
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Climate Change Makes Imperative the Building and Repairing of Infrastructure in the US
The MIT Technology Review article discussed the infrastructure issues that the United States is facing to withstand climate change. Building is imperative!
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Community-led Initiatives for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Needed
The study proposes a bottom-up approach, starting at the community level, for a more successful climate adaptation and mitigation program implementation.
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Drivers of Climigration in Coastal Communities in Bangladesh
The study examines the migration behaviour of rural residents in coastal Bangladesh, one of the world's most climate-stressed areas.
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Impacts of Climate Change to Transport Infrastructure
Transport infrastructure contributes to climate change, and is also affected by it, says Prof David Levinson of the University of Sydney.
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Understanding the Cascading Effects of Climate Change for NZ
The research clarifies the cascading impacts of climate change and is a valuable resource for planning adaptation actions.
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Climate Adaptation Needs to be Transformative and Collective Action, Study Says
Climate adaptation demands systems-level thinking and transformational change. Holistic thinking pushes society to act together rather than as individuals.
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The Philippines Climate Risk and Adaptation
The WB report summarizes the Philippines' climate baseline, future projections, recent trends, and impacts on natural hazard vulnerability.