Bangladesh, a calamity-vulnerable country, prioritises climate adaptation and mitigation projects with the help of the World Bank.
Category: Climate Resilience
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Adaptation to Floodings in the Philippines
Rains often visit Sta Rosa, Philippines, causing flash and severe flooding. Read about their climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.
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Improved Predictions of Mega-storms Will Help Communities Prepare
Improved early warning systems can benefit other areas by helping them build resilience against climate shocks like mega-storms.
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Ports Around the World are Vulnerable to Climate change
Ports worldwide are vulnerable to extreme events, as the port infrastructure is inherently exposed to multiple elements.
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Are Plastic Roads Ready for Commercial Launch?
An August-September Asia Pacific Infrastructure magazine article features a road made from 70% recycled plastic.
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Low-Carbon Infrastructure and Carbon Neutrality Asset Managers Must Factor In
Asset managers must include low-carbon options and carbon neutrality in infrastructure renewal, upgrades, and maintenance plans.
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Coastal Adaptation in South America and Case Studies in Venezuela and Uruguay
South America prioritizes climate adaptation, with 6% of its population at risk from sea-level rise and ENSO events.
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Climate Adaptation Strategies of South Korea’s Six Metropolitan Cities
The study examines the climate adaptation strategies of six South Korean metropolises: Seoul, Daegu, Daejeon, Incheon, Busan, and Ulsan.
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Plummeting Costs of Renewable Energy and Battery Can Hasten Decarbonisation
A Goldman School of Public Policy report presents how the USA can achieve 90% carbon-free electricity by 2035.
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Are Dams Effective in Preventing and Protecting us from Sea-level Rise?
A study on sea-level rise says that dam constructions in the 1970s have played a significant role in restricting sea-level rise.