Building Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Climate Change Threats
Two articles on climate resilience. The importance of resilient infrastructure to meet climate change extreme events and climate adaptation approaches.
Developing Climate-sensitive Conflict Prevention Approaches
Adam Day and Jessica Caus present this report to support the UN and its partners in developing climate-sensitive conflict prevention approaches.
The World Bank Group’s Global Climate Data and Information Hub
The Climate Change Knowledge Portal (CCKP) gives info on historical and future climate danger and impacts for development practitioners and policymakers.
Climate Change Weather Damages Will Increase Insurance Liabilities
As climate change will bring intense and extreme weather, like torrential rain causing more severe damages to residential properties, so will ECQ payout.
Study Confirms the Environmental Benefit of Low-Carbon Technology
The study shows that the large-scale implementation of renewable energy sources can reduce pollution and environmental impacts of electricity production.
How to Talk About Climate Change that Will Inspire Group Action
Researchers have put together the short guide, "How to Talk About Climate Change." It offers a framework to construct communication strategies.
International Road Federation Offers Online Training and Workshops
The International Road Federation (IRF) is offering several Online Training Workshops that are scheduled in May to June 2020. Read to know more details.
Climate Change Will Demand More Power Generation Capacity Infrastructure
Viable climate-water adaptation solutions to meet the USA's future electric generation include trade-offs that prefer renewable-based power generation.
Creating Scientific Info for Environmental Decision-Making thru Modelling
In this study, computer modelling was used to explore the dynamics of biophysical and socio-economic process of Kimberly marine system to the year 2050.
Impacts of Climate Change on Toxicity Redistribution in US Urban Areas
Climate change causes extreme weather events that may compromise wastewater treatment facilities, distributing and redistributing toxic substances.
Climate Adaptation through Nature-based Approaches in Urban Areas
The study reviewed the main climate change hazards urban residents face, how it can amplify impacts on social, ecological, and technical component cities.
Developing a Framework for Integrating Climate Change Impacts on Infrastructure LCA
This study looks into the impact of climate change on the operational and structural performance of infrastructures such as roads, bridges, and buildings.
Impacts of Anthropogenic Climate Change to the Electric Sector of Europe
Leonie Wenz, et al, examine the north to south polarization of European countries electricity consumption under future climate-induced warming.
Enhancing Urban Flood Resilience Study – A Climate Adaptation Approach
A study on urban flood resilience applies an interdisciplinary and catchment-based approach using Elwood, a suburb in Melbourne Australia as a case study.
A Study on the Technical Dimension of the Water Supply’s Resilience to Disaster
The study by Dr. Behrooz Balaei and colleagues have investigated the technical characteristics of water supply that affect its resilience against disasters.
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.
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