Japan’s Climate Adaptation Practices in Developing Countries
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) published a report on the climate adaptation actions that they are doing in developing countries.
India’s Disaster Response Saves Lives as Global Warming Raises Intensity of Cyclones
India saved lives and properties for the early response to Cyclone Nisarga. A May 2020 study says cyclones are increasing in intensity decade after decade.
Landslip in Norway, Are Landslides a Climate Change Consequence?
A big landslide was caught on video at Kråknes in Alta, in the north of Norway. Two studies discuss the relationship between climate change and landslides.
Public Health Organization Urging a Green Recovery from Coronavirus
Public health organisations worldwide representing 40 million doctors, nurses, and other medical workers have urged G20 leaders to include climate change and pollution in its economic recovery plan.
Free E-Learning on Green Investment Instruments and other Courses
A free online course on powering green investments examines investment in renewable energy and renewable energy policies. Other courses are also available.
Latest Climate Model Predicts Intense Droughts Due to Climate Change
The newest generation of climate models known as CMIP6 that Australian researchers created predicts more intense droughts in Southern Australia regions.
Climate Change is Escalating Weather Catastrophes, Article Explains
The article, "Swiss Re Institute: Climate change impacting catastrophe events," explains how global economic losses stem from natural and human-made disasters.
Best Climate Adaptation Examples in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon
Know more about the three pilot climate adaptation measures in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon and how these can help other countries in the Middle East.
Climate Adaptation Best Practices of Japan Impacts Developing Countries
Climate adaptation best practices of Japan booklet includes health & sanitation, monitory & early warning, sustainable H2O supply resources, and finance.
Watershed Management Approach, A Good Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Practice in Eastern Africa
Adapting to climate change is in the regions’ best interest as it can improve land and water management through the watershed management approach.
Best Practices in Building Climate-Resilient Infrastructure in the Philippines
A report on using best practices in designing climate-resilient infrastructure against extreme climate events, like typhoons and El Niño in the Philippines.
Climate Change and the Crucial Role of Low-Carbon Infrastructure
The WB article, “Low-carbon infrastructure: an essential solution to climate change,” explains the contribution of infrastructure to carbon emissions.
The Infrastructure Industry’s Role in Safeguarding the Environment and the People
The article highlights the role of the infrastructure industry and construction to safeguard the environment; covers climate adaptation and mitigation.
Climate Change Adaptation through Nature-based Horizontal Levees
The study is about the nature-based horizontal levee that serves as flood protection, improves water quality, and as a climate adaptation measure.
Pacific Climate Change Centre Establishment in Samoa
The Pacific Climate Change Centre is a partnership between the governments of Japan and Samoa that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) funded.
Is Humanity’s Impact on Climate Irreversible?
The damage on the earth's climate and carbon cycle from human activity will take so much work for it to be reversed according to The Economist article.
Middle East States are Adopting Solar Power
Arab states are embracing renewable energy. Between 2008 to 2012, investments in solar energy has increased by 12 folds, the Economist article says.
Climate Adaptive Rice Production Under Global Warming
The study examined the impacts of climate change on rice production and growth under projected temperature rise and increased CO2 levels in the atmosphere.
Mitigating the Urban Heat Island Effect in Mediterranean Climate
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.
The Policy and Economic Pathways for Deep Decarbonisation in the US
The report, "Policy implications of deep decarbonization in the US" describes the economic and policy implications of deep decarbonisation in the US.
Climate Mitigation through Adopting a Low-Carbon Concrete Building Code
Marin County has instituted climate mitigation solution thru the adoption of the low-carbon concrete building code. A model for other towns and cities.
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