These seven strategies for climate-resilient infrastructure were extracted from the work of leaders from across many sectors and disciplines.
Category: Climate Adaptation Resources
Climate Change Adaptation in Japan – An example to Asian countries
Japan’s 100-page national climate adaptation plan provides details on how the country will address the challenges of climate change.
The Green Book, South Africa’s Online Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Tool
The Green Book is an example of how local governments can use a website platform to assist in long-term planning and climate adaptation.
The Economics of Proactive Climate Adaptation in Alaska
The study shows that climate change will affect infrastructure but mitigation efforts and proactive climate adaptation could lessen these damages.
E-learning Courses for Hazard Warning Launched
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has developed E-learning courses for the Common Alerting Protocol used in warning the public of hazards.
Managing Impacts of El Niño and Climate-Related Droughts
The summary report, "Early warning systems and managing the effects of El Niño" discusses the dominant role of El Niño in driving drought globally.
Pacific Climate Change Centre Establishment in Samoa
The Pacific Climate Change Centre is a partnership between the governments of Japan and Samoa that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) funded.
Climate Adaptation Needs to be Transformative and Collective Action, Study Says
Climate adaptation demands systems-level thinking and transformational change. Holistic thinking pushes society to act together rather than as individuals.
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.
Helping New Zealand Adapt and Manage Risks in a Changing Climate
The Deep South Challenge project was created to aid in coping with increasing flood risk due to climate change. Find links to news, researches and projects.