The US government, under President Biden, plans to fix its climate policy and allocate money to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Category: Climate Adaptation
Climate-Vulnerable Philippines Plans to Declare Climate Emergency
According to a United Nations report, the Philippines is one of the countries with the highest number of disaster events from 2000 to 2019.
Assessing Climate Change Impacts on Infrastructure Using IPWEA’s Manual
IPWEA’s Practice Note 12.1 gives a methodology and guidance for asset managers on how to assess impact of climate change on infrastructure.
Carbon Neutrality in Materials Manufacture and Design of Infrastructure
Applying these innovative building and construction technologies can significantly help countries achieve their net-zero emissions goal.
Sustainable Development Goals Target Asia-Pacific Climate Adaptation
The UNDP released a report that reiterates the importance of achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, pledged to leave no one behind.
Carbon Capture Technology and How It Can Mitigate Climate Change
There are two types of carbon offset – carbon reduction and carbon removal. Carbon removal is done using carbon capture technology.
Climate Adaptation in Singapore – Building Eco-Smart Homes and Cities
To adapt to the effects of climate change and to mitigate their GHG emissions, Singapore plans to build an eco-towns, smart homes and cities.
How Energy Production Affects GHG emissions and Climate Change
Energy production, conventional or renewable has environmental impact. Know how we can help in GHG emissions, mitigate climate change.
Making Dense Cities More Liveable thru Better Design and Planning
How urban living could be bliss. Some examples of metropolitan cities around the world showing what it is like to live in dense urban areas.
UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2020 Evaluates Climate Planning Progress
Read to know where each country stands in terms of their climate adaptation efforts and implementation, the gaps in adaptation and mitigation.