How Flooding in a Changing Climate and Urbanisation Presents Opportunities
Traditional approach to water and flood management treats water as a "problem" and so, engineer-led. A new approach sees water as a potential opportunity.
Climate Change Conferences and Seminars Postponed due to COVID-19
We have come up with a list of climate change conferences this year that have been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read further developments.
Climate Adaptation Waylaid as Govts Fight COVID-19 Pandemic and Boost the Economy
The COVID-19 pandemic caused governments to focus on fighting it via lockdowns while keeping the economy going, so postponing climate adaptation actions.
A Study on Surface Water Flooding Shows Climate Adaptation Option
The paper applies an adaptation pathways approach to compare alternative options in dealing with current and future flood risks due to climate change.
Climate Information and Services are Helping Vulnerable Countries Adapt to Climate Change
The UNDP climate change information website helps users to make informed decisions and adapt to climate change, build resilience against climate extremes.
Water and Climate Change, a UN 2020 Report
The 2020 United Nation World Water Development Report addresses the critical links between water sustainability and climate change, climate adaptation, etc.
Climate Change Impacts in the Next 3 Decades
The 160+ page report provides exhaustive data on climate risks and physical hazards and its socio-economic impacts in various regions across the globe.
Water Resource Planning Study Factors Climate and Socio-Economic Uncertainty
Climatic and socio-economic factors strongly influence water resource performance. The researchers found that the iterative approach to DMUU is valuable.
Using Sea-Level Science to Manage Climate Change Risks
The paper provides an overview of the sea-level science relevant to decision-makers and communities to develop their future coastal adaptation strategies.
Carbon Emissions in Europe and America Drop Due to COVID-19 Lockdowns
We don't need a pandemic to tackle climate change; without COVID-19, we can see what a low-carbon environment looks like.
Trade-offs Between Climate Change Adaptation and Urban Planning
To address climate change and urbanization, prioritizing climate adaptation and mitigation in land use planning is essential.
Climate Change Actions – Canada Reduces Crude Oil Processing, USA Invests in Renewables
Canada is cutting oil extraction due to climate policies, while the USA is boosting renewable energy and limiting fossil fuels.
Climate Adaptation Planning through Physical Modelling
With climate change bringing extreme weather events, physical and computer modelling enhances climate adaptation planning.
Climate Adaptation Option for Water Shortage in India’s Pong Reservoir
The study has developed optimised static and dynamic zone-based hedging rules to manage irrigation water supply during water shortage due to climate change.
Doing Quantitative Assessment of Infrastructure System Resilience
Quantitative assessment of infrastructure resilience will strengthen climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
The Zero-Carbon Manufacturing of Iron will Impact Climate Change Actions
Climate change actions and the environment will surely be impacted much when carbon is finally removed from the manufacturing of iron and steel.
UN Study shows Climate Change Progressing on Land, Sea, and Air
We are seeing the effects of climate change worldwide. To mitigate its impact, more ambitious and serious climate actions are needed.
Is Climate Change to Blame for the Snow-less Winter in Moscow?
Reporting on Moscow's unfamiliar winter, ABC and CNN report there was hardly any snow. Is climate change the probable cause? Permafrost thawing happening?
Sudden Lifestyle Shift to Avoid Getting COVID-19 Impacts Climate Change
The coronavirus pandemic prompted people to adopt new lifestyles, positively impacting climate change prevention.
Fighting the Coronavirus Pandemic Supersedes Climate Change Actions
Climate change efforts should not overshadow our responsibility to support one another during crises like the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 Pandemic Affects Carbon Emissions in China
China's recovery efforts should not compromise its climate change adaptation and green economy investments.
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