The study's findings will help governments at various levels, practitioners of resilience and disaster risk management, and policymakers.
Category: Infrastructure Management
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Valuing Water Amidst Climate Change
The UN World Water Development Report 2021 - Valuing Water helps in better decision-making and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Arctic Liquefied Natural Gas Exploration, Trade, and Climate Implications
Liquefied Natural Gas use expansion will result in social costs, increasing yearly, from climate-driven human harm and environmental damage.
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India Invests in Climate Resilient Infrastructure to Boost Economy
Envisioning as an Atmanirbhar Bharat or a self-reliant India, the govt announced an infrastructure projects package to boost the economy.
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Australia Needs to Increase Green Cover to Fight Urban Warming
Australia's cities Sydney, Brisbane, & Melbourne, will suffer scorching heat due to the receding green cover, UHI effect, and climate change.
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Concrete Technology that Reduces Carbon Emissions
Reducing emissions is the dilemma that the construction industry faces as it tries to reduce its carbon footprint to prevent climate change.
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Climate Change Action USA Needed as Freezing Temperatures Hit Texas
Texas' rare freezing temperatures as low as -20C have caused its energy infrastructure to buckle, leaving millions of Texans without power.
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More Climate Adaptation Funds Might Be Available thru New US Policy
The US government, under President Biden, plans to fix its climate policy and allocate money to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Learning from Japan’s Disaster-Proofing Strategies
Japan invests in disaster risk reduction, seismic engineering, artificial intelligence, modern techniques, and climate resilience structures.
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Assessing Climate Change Impacts on Infrastructure Using IPWEA’s Manual
IPWEA’s Practice Note 12.1 gives a methodology and guidance for asset managers on how to assess impact of climate change on infrastructure.