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Category: Climate Adaptation
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Excellent Climate Adaptation Examples from Around the World
The Global Commission on Adaptation published 12 examples of climate adaptation from countries around the world they deemed to be great adaptation models.
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NZ Report Highlights Climate Change and Climate Adaptation Actions
The Climate Change Adaptation Technical Working Group presents this report on climate change in NZ and current climate adaptation measures and efforts.
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Japan’s Climate Adaptation Practices in Developing Countries
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) published a report on the climate adaptation actions that they are doing in developing countries.
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Climate Change is Escalating Weather Catastrophes, Article Explains
The article, "Swiss Re Institute: Climate change impacting catastrophe events," explains how global economic losses stem from natural and human-made disasters.
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Watershed Management Approach, A Good Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Practice in Eastern Africa
Adapting to climate change is in the regions’ best interest as it can improve land and water management through the watershed management approach.
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Best Practices in Building Climate-Resilient Infrastructure in the Philippines
A report on using best practices in designing climate-resilient infrastructure against extreme climate events, like typhoons and El Niño in the Philippines.
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Climate Change and the Crucial Role of Low-Carbon Infrastructure
The WB article, “Low-carbon infrastructure: an essential solution to climate change,” explains the contribution of infrastructure to carbon emissions.
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Middle East States are Adopting Solar Power
Arab states are embracing renewable energy. Between 2008 to 2012, investments in solar energy has increased by 12 folds, the Economist article says.
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Climate Adaptive Rice Production Under Global Warming
The study examined the impacts of climate change on rice production and growth under projected temperature rise and increased CO2 levels in the atmosphere.