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Understanding and Managing Uncertainties

27 June 2016
What is the relevance of managing uncertainties on climate change risk reduction? This presentation describes the main sources of uncertainty in future climate projections and explains how ensembles of climate model simulations are used to explore and quantify different types of uncertainty.…

Climate Change Risk Management Approach Adopted by TA 7984-NEP

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.

Climate Science, Data, and Projections

27 June 2016
Today and tomorrow’s climate is not as it used to be. The world will continue to warm, and more than what has been observed despite several mitigation efforts. This presentation puts spotlight on climate science and some relevant information that one needs to understand the alarming trend.

Adaptation Planning: Options, Technologies, and Technical Feasibility

27 June 2016
Adaptation options selected for implementation in a project must be scientifically sound, socially beneficial, and economically viable. In prioritizing and selecting adaptation options, certain considerations must be applied. Climate impact pathways can help. They are analytical tools that help…

Climate Change and Hydrology

27 June 2016
Countries in South Asia are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Some of the threats that hound South Asia include water shortages, increased sea level, and damages to properties and livelihood. This presentation looks into the adverse effects of climate change in the area, particularly the…

Impacts of Climate Change on Economic Sectors in South Asia

27 June 2016
Many economic sectors are dependent on or sensitive to weather and climate. Extreme weather events that bring multiple hazards have serious economic impacts, affecting people, infrastructure, and livelihood. This presentation highlights how climate change can affect various economic sectors,…

Climate Change, Sea Level, Islands, and Coastal Areas

27 June 2016
Warming raises averages sea levels from the oceans expanding as they warm and melting of land-ice. This has caused typhoons to become more extreme and for wind directions to change. This presentation tackles the effect of climate change on islands and coastal areas.

Leadership and Communication Challenges for Climate Change Aspects of Development Projects - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series

21 June 2016
Matthias Gelber discussses the importance of communication and leadership after COP21.

Toward a Healthier and Data-driven Smart City

10 June 2016
Asus is supporting initiatives toward a healthier and data-driven smart city. In Taiwan, Asus orchestrated the Smart City Framework (SCF) White Paper along with localization of successful stories based on the study of British Standard Institution's Publicly Available Specifications 181 SCF. One of…

Let's Keep Plastic Out of the Coral Triangle

9 June 2016
The blog addresses the severe threat of plastic pollution in the Coral Triangle, a region vital for marine biodiversity and food security. It emphasizes the need to reduce plastic use, promote better waste management, and engage in community actions like coastal cleanups.