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Strengthening Integrated Flood Risk Management

19 March 2019
Developing sustainable, long-term flood resilience requires a management strategy that combines a portfolio of solutions—social, economic, financial, environmental, institutional aspects, engineering, disaster preparedness, insurance, and emergency response requirements. This integrated approach is…

Accelerated Action on Adaptation and Implementing Approaches to Address Loss and Damage in Africa

5 September 2016
Africa is already experiencing significant consequences of climate change. Under all mitigation and adaptation scenarios, Africa will experience residual loss and damage in areas such as agriculture and food security. The Africa Adaptation Initiative is taking major steps in addressing this huge…

Impact of Climate Change on Glacier Dependent Himalayan River Basins

27 June 2016
How does climate change affect the Himalayan region? Aside from the apparent increasing temperature, Himalayan region has been experiencing serveral changes affecting its environment and inhabitants. This presentation gives a snapshot on the changes on glacier ice volume and glacial lakes.

Climate Change Risk Management Approach Adopted by TA 7984NEP

27 June 2016
Learn how the climate change management framework helps reduce risks of infrastructure damage or loss from climate change and extreme events in Nepal. Various tools for introducing climate resilience at different entry points are discussed as well.