Climate change and sustainable development are interconnected. Both of them impact society and the environment. Climate change effects such as rising temperatures, rising sea levels and extreme weather events (droughts, flooding, storms) are becoming more frequent, resulting in significant losses, including loss of life. Rapid urbanisation is also happening around the world. When this becomes...
Category: Climate Adaptation
Passive Cooling System Key to Sustainable Climate Adaptation?
Passive cooling systems promise to be a sustainable climate adaptation measure, shaping the future of climate-friendly building designs.
MIT Research Reveals Insights on City Carbon Reduction Strategies
MIT's groundbreaking insights on urban carbon reduction highlight the crucial role of building retrofits plus grid decarbonisation.
Enhancing Global Crop Yields Through Greenhouses and Bio Engineering
The Netherlands' greenhouses produce double the food using half the resources of regular farming using climate-resilient engineered plants.
NASA-led Study Maps Earth’s Landscape Under 2°C Warming
A Nasa-led study reveals projections for Earth's climate when it reaches 2°C warming and how this will impact regions worldwide.
How Georgia Implemented a Climate Adaptation Programme After Tbilisi Flood
Georgia's climate adaptation efforts set a remarkable example for other vulnerable nations in building community resilience.
Kyrgyzstan’s Makes Artificial Glacier as a Climate Adaptation Strategy
Learn about Kyrgyzstan's climate adaptation success - using artificial glaciers to provide a viable water source for villagers and farms.
When Strong El Niño Mixes with Climate Change
Climate change exacerbates the looming El Niño threat, and experts call for global readiness measures in the face of this combined challenge.
Harnessing Southeast Asia’s Renewable Energy Potential
How can Southeast Asia turn climate challenges into economic opportunities? Explore this report highlighting the region's potential.
Review Reveals Gaps In Coastal Climate Adaptation Research
Coastal climate adaptation is crucial, but are we making progress globally? A review of 650 research studies uncovered disparities and gaps.