Climate Change Adaptation through Reducing Methane Emissions
The UNEP and the Climate & Clean Air Coalition report say that slashing methane emissions is an important step to slow down global warming.
Wellington, New Zealand Ranks No. 1 as the Most Prepared City for Climate Change
Wellington, New Zealand’s ranks no. 1 for environmental security, The Economist Intelligence Unit Safe Cities Index 2021 reports.
Creating Climate-resilient Buildings and Communities
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) published a guide on constructing buildings and community spaces resilient to climate change.
Colorado River’s Status and Its Impact on Affected States
Know the factors causing the diminishing water flow in the Colorado River and the possible solutions in this CNN Report.
Calculating Wastewater Treatment GHG Emissions in NZ
Water New Zealand published the ‘Carbon accounting guidelines for wastewater treatment: CH4 and N20’ to achieve NZ's net-zero target.
What Hinders Bangladeshis to Evacuate During Disasters
A study investigated the factors that influence refuge-seeking and evacuating behaviours of people in Bangladesh during major cyclones.
Creating Livable and Resilient Cities in Asia
ADM's 'Creating Livable Asian Cities' book makes a case for liveable and resilient cities and a sustainable urban future in Asia.
Climate Adaptation Strategy on Coastal Hazards at Hawke’s Bay New Zealand
NZ's Hawke's Bay Region developed the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazard Strategy to create climate-resilient coastal communities up to 2120.
Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Plan for Climate Change in Uzbekistan
Climate change has reduced glaciers in Central Asia by 30% in the past 50-60 years. Read how Uzbekistan is preparing to adapt and mitigate.
Effective Climate Risk Disclosure and Climate Change Preparation Primer
‘Primer on Climate Change: Directors’ Duties and Disclosure Obligations’ guides directors to be properly informed and decide accordingly.
Climate Change Adaptation Among Australian Farmers
Australian farmers have gone through water challenges and droughts for years and have changed farming methods to adapt to climate change.
Climate Advocates Discuss the IPCC 6th Assessment Report’s Impact on NZ
New Zealand pundits, climate scientists and advocates discuss the IPCC AR6 content, focusing on the climate change's impacts on the country.
IPCC AR6 Reports Pacific Islands and Other Countries Risks Disappearing
The IPCC AR6 mentions that climate change affects the Pacific Islands and other countries due to sea-level rise and extreme climate events.
IPCC 6th Assessment Report Calls for Urgent Action to Reduce Emissions
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released The "AR6 Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis" on 9th August 2021.
The Importance of Scaling Up Locally-led Climate Adaptation
Know the value of locally-led climate adaptation actions, their implications on local communities empowerment in making adaptation efforts.
Climate Adaptation Needed as Wildfires and Extreme Events Hit Cities
Climate change is causing increased occurrence of wildfires and extreme weather events worldwide. Climate adaptation and mitigation needed.
Mitigating Flood Losses Using Real-time Forecasting in India
Scientists from the government and research institutes have gathered to work on Chennai’s flood forecasting system to mitigate flood losses.
The UNDRR’s Special Report on Drought 2021
The UNDRR special port on drought explores the current understanding of drought risk, its drivers and how the world is exposed and vulnerable.
Starting Decarbonising the Most Expensive Sector Makes Economic Sense
A study shows that decarbonising the cheapest and easy sector over the most expensive and difficult one is not cost-effective.
Welcome to the Team, Claire-Louise Bode!
Climate Adaptation Platform is happy to welcome Claire-Louise to the team. Claire-Louise is our geospatial climatologist.
Supporting Pacific Islands Ecosystem-Based Climate Adaptation
Pacific Islands have implemented traditional ecosystem-based climate adaptation strategies that are often overlooked but must be supported.
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