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July, 2014
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By 2050, 75% of the global population will live in cities, and Asian cities are likely to account for more than 60% of this increase. Medium-sized cities, which are seeing some of the fastest population growth, are among the least prepared for tackling new climate changes. Risks – such as...
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July, 2014
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With summer temperatures soaring past 40 degrees Celsius in India, finding a solution to cooling down is on everyone’s mind. In developed neighborhoods, air conditioners and fans are running full throttle.Keywords: Heat, Roof, ThermalSource: thermalcomfort.co.in
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July, 2014
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This article highlights the various methodologies adopted for the preparation of climate resilience strategy in seven cities (Surat, Indore, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Shimla, Bhubaneswar and Mysore) of India under the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN) programme. It analyses these...
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August, 2014
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Climate change creates unique public health challenges that impact communities in the developing world. Temperature, precipitation and humidity variations can exacerbate chronic stresses such as drought or contribute to weather shocks such as larger and more frequent typhoons. These, in turn, can...
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September, 2014
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When temperatures rise, there is an increase in mosquitoes helping to spread dengue fever... even during the dry season, we are getting abnormal rains so mosquitoes are still flourishing.Keywords: Dengue Fever Surveillance ProjectSource: http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/blog/can-tho...
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September, 2014
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This is the first of four films in the series, Asia H20: How Water Issues are Changing an Urbanized Continent.Keywords: Flood ResilienceSource: http://nextcity.org/daily/entry/video-community-oriented-technology-could-boost-bangkoks-flood-resilience
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September, 2014
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Weird Weather: Can Africa be self-sufficient in rice production? Keywords: Weird Weather, Rice Source: http://vimeo.com/101536993
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September, 2014
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Urbanization Expert Position Opening - UNDP in Bangkok Keywords: UNDB, Urbanization Expert Source: https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=49553
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September, 2014
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Our climate is changing, droughts are more severe and last longer. A regional drought can be a global disaster prompting food riots in distant countries. Was Australia's decade long drought a taste of the future?Keywords: Weird Weather, RiceSource: http://vimeo.com/101536994
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September, 2014
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Flooding is not the only water-related climate change impact facing Can Tho. About two thirds of all homes in the city, most of whom are poor and vulnerable, do not have access to piped and treated water.Keywords: Institute for Social and Environmental Transition, ISETSource: http://www...
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