The article "Swiss Re Institute: Climate Change Impacting Catastrophe Events" explains how economic losses result from natural and human-made disasters.
Category: Climate Adaptation
Watershed Management Approach, A Good Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Practice in Eastern Africa
Climate change adaptation in the region will improve land and water management through the watershed management approach.
Best Practices in Building Climate-Resilient Infrastructure in the Philippines
Read this report on best practices for building climate-resilient infrastructure in the Philippines against typhoons and El Niño.
Climate Change and the Crucial Role of Low-Carbon Infrastructure
This post discusses the impact of infrastructure on carbon emissions and emphasizes the necessity for low-carbon infrastructure.
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.
Climate Adaptive Rice Production Under Global Warming
The study analyzed how climate change affects rice production and growth due to rising temperatures and increased CO2 levels.
The Policy and Economic Pathways for Deep Decarbonisation in the US
The "Policy Implications of Deep Decarbonization in the US" outlines the economic and policy effects of deep decarbonization in the US.
Climate Change Makes Imperative the Building and Repairing of Infrastructure in the US
The MIT Technology Review article discussed the infrastructure issues that the United States is facing to withstand climate change. Building is imperative!
Community-led Initiatives for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Needed
The study proposes a bottom-up approach, starting at the community level, for a more successful climate adaptation and mitigation program implementation.
Understanding the Cascading Effects of Climate Change for NZ
The research clarifies the cascading impacts of climate change and is a valuable resource for planning adaptation actions.