Addressing the Environmental Crisis Can Boost the Economy
The World Economic Forum (WEF) report presents that environment nurture could create jobs and business opportunities.
Singapore’s Expensive Climate Adaption Plan
Singapore is preparing a climate adaptation plan to address coastal protection from sea-level rise, flooding, & other climate change issues.
Adaptation to Floodings in the Philippines
Sta Rosa, Philippines is often visited with rains, causing flash and severe flooding. Know their climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.
Will Climate Change Give Rise to More Pandemics?
The emergence of diseases reflects the balances or imbalances of our ecosystems that includes humans, animals, pathogens, and environment.
Improved Predictions of Mega-storms Will Help Communities Prepare
Improved early warning systems can benefit other areas in the world to help them build resilience against climate shocks, like mega-storms.
Ports Around the World are Vulnerable to Climate change
Ports around the world are vulnerable to extreme events because, by nature, port infrastructure is exposed to multiple elements.
Are Plastic Roads Ready for Commercial Launch?
An article in the Asia Pacific Infrastructure magazine August-September issue features a plastic road, made from 70% recycled plastics.
Extreme Temperatures Cause Asphalt to Release Harmful Emissions
A new study finds that increasing temperatures, during the hottest and sunniest periods, asphalt releases hazardous air pollutants.
Green Steel Plant A Boon for Carbon Zero Steel Production
The first low-carbon steel pilot plant in Lulea, Sweden has spurred other countries like Australia to invest in green steel production.
Electric Utilities are Hindering Transition to Renewable Energy, Study Says
The study of 3,000 electric utilities around the world finds that they are lagging and even hindering the global transition to renewable energy.
Low-Carbon Infrastructure and Carbon Neutrality Asset Managers Must Factor In
Asset managers need to include low carbon options, and carbon neutrality in the renewal, upgrading, and maintenance plans of infrastructure.
Climate Adaptation Explained Excellently in this UN Video Documentary
The UN video "Adapting to a changing climate," shows the impacts of climate change around the world and why there is a need to adapt to it.
Stories of Migrants in Australia Adapting to Climate Change
No strangers to climate change, these migrants in Australia are adapting again using the knowledge they learned from their native country.
South Korea’s Carbon Emissions and Renewable Energy Efforts
South Korea’s attempt to achieve its green aspirations, incorporating more renewable energy into its electricity mix, reducing its emissions.
Coastal Adaptation in South America and Case Studies in Venezuela and Uruguay
The South America region is prioritising climate adaptation as 6% of its population are living exposed to sea-level rise and ENSO events.
Climate Adaptation Strategies of South Korea’s Six Metropolitan Cities
The study looks at the climate adaptation strategies of six metro cities in South Korea - Seoul, Daegu, Daejeon, Incheon, Busan, and Ulsan.
Seven Strategies for Climate-resilient Infrastructure
These seven strategies for climate-resilient infrastructure were extracted from the work of leaders from across many sectors and disciplines.
Adapting Water Infrastructure to Climate Uncertainties Using Incremental Approach
Using flexible infrastructure planning, developing countries like Kenya can adapt their infrastructures to climate change as one study shows.
10 Climate Adaptation Case Studies in Europe
The European Climate Adaptation Platform has published a report that highlights 10 case studies on how Europe is adapting to climate change.
Climate Adaptation Engagement in NZ Local Councils and Communities
Case studies from three New Zealand councils focus on the process of engagement with the community on climate adaptation and mitigation.
How Sea-level Rise Can Cause Multi-Mechanism Flooding and Infrastructure Damage
Findings show that effective flood management strategies must consider sea-level induced flooding and urban infrastructure failure.
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