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Category: Climate Resilience
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.
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.
India’s Disaster Response Saves Lives as Global Warming Raises Intensity of Cyclones
India saved lives and properties for the early response to Cyclone Nisarga. A May 2020 study says cyclones are increasing in intensity decade after decade.
Best Climate Adaptation Examples in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon
Know more about the three pilot climate adaptation measures in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon and how these can help other countries in the Middle East.
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.
Pacific Climate Change Centre Establishment in Samoa
The Pacific Climate Change Centre is a partnership between the governments of Japan and Samoa that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) funded.
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.
The Policy and Economic Pathways for Deep Decarbonisation in the US
The report, "Policy implications of deep decarbonization in the US" describes the economic and policy implications of deep decarbonisation in the US.
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.