Asset managers need to include low carbon options, and carbon neutrality in the renewal, upgrading, and maintenance plans of infrastructure.
Category: Climate Resilience
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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.
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Climate Adaptation Strategies of South Korea’s Six Metropolitan Cities
The study looks at the climate adaptation strategies of six metro cities in South Korea - Seoul, Daegu, Daejeon, Incheon, Busan, and Ulsan.
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Plummeting Costs of Renewable Energy and Battery Can Hasten Decarbonisation
A report by the Goldman School of Public Policy presents how the USA can achieve 90% and 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 study says that dam constructions in the 1970s have played a significant role in restricting sea-level rise.
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Invercargill NZ is Trailblazing Renewable Heating System to Reduce Emissions
Invercargill NZ’s plan to invest in a renewable heating network project will improve the city’s air quality and reduce CO2 emissions.
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Climate Change Inclusion in NZ Councils’ Long Term Plans
Local councils in New Zealand have recognised climate change is a “significant future issue” that must be reflected in their long term plans.
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Report Reveals NZ’s Most Urgent Climate Risks
The NCCRA report showed NZ's most significant risks in 5 domains - natural environment, human, economy, and built environment, and governance.
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NZ’s NCCRA Report Says Built Environment Needs Urgent Climate Action
The Ministry of the Environment's report, "National Climate Change Risks Assessment," cites built environment as NZ's climate action priority.
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NZ’s Climate Change Risk Assessment Report, a base for adaptation plans
The climate change risk assessment finds 43 priority risks across five domains: natural environment, human, economy, built environment, and governance.