Are We Ready for the Threats of Climate Change to Coastal and Low-lying Places?
This interesting article from "The Economist" shares enriching information on the effects of climate change worldwide. Are we ready?
Climate-Smart Infrastructure – Smart Climate Adaptation Investment?
“Ensuring New Infrastructure is Climate-smart” by James Rydge, Michael Jacobs, and Ilmi Granoff is a working paper on climate-smart infrastructure.
Build Back Better – Research and Consulting Services for Disaster Assessment and Planning
The Build Back Better website contains helpful resources on building back better resilient structures, a principle that can be used in climate adaptation.
Climate Adaptation and Resilience Costs in the Pacific Islands and Atolls
The World Bank published the report, "Pacific Possible: Climate and Disaster Resilience," which deals with climate adaptation costs, needed resilience strategies, and climate adaptation efforts on the Pacific Islands.
Pacific Islands to Receive $150m Climate Change Fund from NZ
The Pacific Island states are vulnerable to climate change effects. NZ is committed to helping in climate adaptation and mitigation thrusts.
What Infrastructure Are Required to Reduce Disaster Risks in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries in Asia to climate change due to its geographical location and land characteristics.
ADB Report Discusses Climate Change in Asia and the Pacific and its Human Dimensions
The paper that the ADB published looks into the present situation in Asia and the Pacific as they come to grip with the effects of the changing climate.
Understanding Climate and Disaster Resilient Transport in Small Island Developing States
Transport infrastructures are affected badly in island countries in the Caribbean, Pacific, Africa, and the Indian Ocean regions.
University of Auckland Students Tackle Party Policies on Climate Change and Adaptation
Three post-graduate students of the University of Auckland review the climate change policies of the contending parties.
Adopting Climate Adaptation in Road Asset Management
The challenges of climate change on road infrastructure inspired this technical report by Theuns Henning, Susan Tighe and Ian Greenwood.
Framecad, a Climate Adaptation Platform Partner, Rebuilds a School in Fiji
There was widespread destruction in Fiji when Winston, a Category 5 cyclone, hit in 2016. School buildings were affected and damaged.
The Climate Adaptation Platform Washington Workshop Booklet
Summary The Climate Adaptation Platform has been formed in response to the challenge of climate adaptation in Asia Pacific. It...
Water Level is Rising in Bangladesh – Where Would 30 Million People Go?
The sea level is likely to rise in large areas of Bangladesh, which are inhabited by millions of people. Where will these people go?
Innovation on Climate Adaptation in NZ and the Pacifics Workshop
This workshop is a World Bank seminar, held in conjunction with the TRB conference in Washington, D.C. at the World...
1st Full Climate Adaptation Platform Workshop held 12th December
The first full Climate Adaptation Platform Workshop will take place on 12th December 2016 (1 pm to 4 pm) at the University of Auckland.
Climate Adaptation Team Connects with Asia Pacific Aid Program
The Climate Adaptation team connected with Asia Pacific Aid Programs Inc. (APAP), a Philippines-based international non-profit organisation.
ADB Sustainable Transport Forum and Climate Adaptation Workshop in Manila Held
In September, Theuns and Pretesh attended the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Sustainable Transport Forum in Manila. Attending the forum helped...
University of Auckland hosts 6th International Conference on Build Resilience
In September, the University of Auckland hosted the 6th International Conference on Build Resilience. The conference brought together researchers, educators...
CPATT and University of Auckland Joint Initiative Revealed
An international collaboration between universities on the Climate Adaptation Platform is beginning. CPATT News Fall 2016 edition published about the...
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