Adapting to Floods by Creating “Sponge Cities” in China
Prof Kongjian Yu, after graduating from Harvard Univ. came back to China to create and design a "sponge city," an ecologically-based adaptation to flooding.
Climate Change, Water, and Wastewater Challenges in Cities Need Urgent Action
The study describes the tremendous challenges that cities are facing from rapid urbanisation, climate change, poor maintenance of water, wastewater infrastructure and management.
Experts Say that Climate Adaptation in the Transport Sector is Needed Now
The UN article says that transport industry experts agreed that adapting infrastructure to extreme weather events due to climate change is a high priority.
Study of Vietnam’s Roads Shows Climate Adaptation Cost Benefits
The study on Vietnam roads showed climate adaptation would be significantly cheaper over time, due to maintenance savings, roads deterioration reduction.
Climate Change Adaptation Practices in South Asia Countries
The report contains a stocktake of climate adaptation done in the region focusing on five countries – Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Study Looks Into the Effects of Climate Change on Pavement Performance
The study of Dr. Sachi Kodippily and colleagues examines the factors that affect the performance of pavements; looks into the effects of climatic events.
Rapid Deforestation in Brazil and Climate Change Implications
The Economist magazine reports a worrying trend in Brazil currently. Deforestation is happening because of aggressive deregulation, and lagging enforcement.
Motu Report Features Climate Change Adaptation in NZ Transport System
The Motu report provides insight into New Zealand's strategy and plan to address the impacts of climate change on their transport infrastructure and systems.
Study Reveals How Asian Cities Are Adapting to Climate Change
A study that Hari Bansha Dulal of the Virginia Department of Social Services conducted investigates how cities in Asia are adapting to climate change.
How the Marshall Islands’ Climate Actions Kept Covid-19 Away
The island’s bold early action against climate change has prevented COVID-19 from entering their shores. Read about the pandemic measures they put in place.
Highway Research Looks Into Asset Management Approaches in Evaluating Damages
This NCHRP synthesis series report focuses on the application of asset management approaches in doing evaluations of roads, highways, and bridges.
Excellent Climate Adaptation Examples from Around the World
The Global Commission on Adaptation published 12 examples of climate adaptation from countries around the world they deemed to be great adaptation models.
NZ Report Highlights Climate Change and Climate Adaptation Actions
The Climate Change Adaptation Technical Working Group presents this report on climate change in NZ and current climate adaptation measures and efforts.
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.
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