The Philippines Climate Risk and Adaptation
The WB report summarizes the Philippines' climate baseline, future projections, recent trends, and impacts on natural hazard vulnerability.
Study Predicts People Living in Extreme Heat by 2070
A climate change study predicts that by 2070, 3 billion people will experience extreme heat, making conditions unsuitable for human life.
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 help the UN and its partners develop climate-sensitive conflict prevention strategies.
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 causes more extreme weather, like heavy rain, which results in increased damage to homes, ECQ payouts will rise accordingly.
Study Confirms the Environmental Benefit of Low-Carbon Tech
The research shows that implementing renewable energy can reduce pollution and minimize the environmental impacts of electricity generation.
How to Talk About Climate Change that Will Inspire Group Action
Researchers have created a brief guide, "How to Talk About Climate Change," outlining strategies for effective communication.
International Road Federation Offers Online Training and Workshops
The International Road Federation (IRF) is offering online training workshops from May to June 2020. For more details, read on.
Climate Change Will Demand More Power Generation Capacity Infrastructure
Effective climate-water adaptation strategies for future electric generation in the USA should prioritize renewable-based power solutions.
Creating Scientific Info for Environmental Decision-Making thru Modelling
This study used computer modelling to examine the biophysical and socio-economic dynamics of the Kimberly marine system up to 2050.
Impacts of Climate Change on Toxicity Redistribution in US Urban Areas
Climate change causes extreme weather that threatens wastewater treatment facilities and spreads toxic substances.
Climate Adaptation through Nature-based Approaches in Urban Areas
The study highlights climate change hazards urban residents face and their potential to worsen social, ecological, and technological impacts.
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 and her team study how climate warming will polarize electricity consumption between northern and southern European countries.
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
Dr. Behrooz Balaei and colleagues studied the technical factors affecting the resilience of water supply systems to 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 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.
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