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 a list of climate change conferences that have been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Stay tuned for updates.
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 make informed decisions, adapt, and build resilience against climate extremes.
Water and Climate Change, a UN 2020 Report
The 2020 UN World Water Development Report emphasizes the links between water sustainability and climate change.
Climate Change Impacts in the Next 3 Decades
The 160+ page report offers detailed data on climate risks, physical hazards, and their socio-economic impacts globally.
Water Resource Planning Study Factors Climate and Socio-Economic Uncertainty
Climatic and socio-economic factors affect water resources. Researchers found that iterative Decision-Making Under Uncertainty is effective.
Using Sea-Level Science to Manage Climate Change Risks
An overview of sea-level science for decision-makers and communities to develop 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 urbanisation, prioritising climate adaptation and mitigation in land use planning is essential.
Climate Change Actions – Canada Reduces Crude Oil Processing, USA Invests in Renewables
Canada is reducing oil extraction due to climate policies, while the USA is increasing renewable energy and limiting fossil fuel use.
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 created optimised hedging rules to manage irrigation water supply during climate change-induced shortages.
Doing Quantitative Assessment of Infrastructure System Resilience
A quantitative assessment of infrastructure resilience will enhance climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
The Zero-Carbon Manufacturing of Iron will Impact Climate Change Actions
Eliminating carbon from iron and steel production will enhance efforts to mitigate climate change and improve environmental conditions.
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?
ABC and CNN report that there was hardly any snow in Moscow. Is climate change the probable cause? Is 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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