For Sri Lanka to successfully adapt to climate change would depend on its vulnerability and adaptive capacity.
Category: Climate Resilience
Sustainability and Innovation for the Future Now Showing at RE:TV
Watch the RE:TV, a part of the Sustainable Markets Initiative project of Prince Charles and the World Economic Forum.
Prince Charles and WEF Launch Sustainable Markets Initiative.
This is a new economic model with natural, social, human, and financial capital that the World Economic Forum and Prince Charles support.
Bangladesh Adapts and Mitigates Climate Change Effects
Bangladesh, a calamity-vulnerable country, is prioritising climate adaptation and mitigation projects with the help of the World Bank.
Adaptation to Floodings in the Philippines
Sta Rosa, Philippines is often visited with rains, causing flash and severe flooding. Know their climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.
Improved Predictions of Mega-storms Will Help Communities Prepare
Improved early warning systems can benefit other areas in the world to help them build resilience against climate shocks, like mega-storms.
Ports Around the World are Vulnerable to Climate change
Ports around the world are vulnerable to extreme events because, by nature, port infrastructure is exposed to multiple elements.
Are Plastic Roads Ready for Commercial Launch?
An article in the Asia Pacific Infrastructure magazine August-September issue features a plastic road, made from 70% recycled plastics.
Low-Carbon Infrastructure and Carbon Neutrality Asset Managers Must Factor In
Asset managers need to include low carbon options, and carbon neutrality in the renewal, upgrading, and maintenance plans of infrastructure.
Coastal Adaptation in South America and Case Studies in Venezuela and Uruguay
The South America region is prioritising climate adaptation as 6% of its population are living exposed to sea-level rise and ENSO events.