September, 2015
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Development planning with consideration of climate-induced risks has become an indispensable approach. During last few decades, the city of Gorakhpur has been confronting various hydro-meteorological disasters like flood, heat waves and storms.In response, the Gorakhpur Environmental Action Group...
ASIA:India India:Gorakhpur
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June, 2015
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This report predicts the possibility of Gorakphur city becoming a pioneer in terms of building a robust plan to climate proof its systems.
ASIA:India India:Gorakhpur
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December, 2014
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Author: Nivedita Mani, Ajay Singh, Shiraz A. Wajih
In Gorakhpur, India, periurban agriculture represents a practical mechanism for diversifying urban livelihoods and ensuring availability of local food supplies while maintaining open areas that can serve as flood buffers.The land-use pattern and ecosystem services in these areas are maintained,...
ASIA:India India:Gorakhpur
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June, 2014
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Adaptation to climate change in urban areas presents a complex challenge. Consequently, approaches to urban adaptation should be both multilevel and multidimensional. Community-based adaptation (CBA) presents an opportunity for locallevel participation in framing adaptation planning and...
AFRICA:South Africa South Africa:Durban ASIA:India, Indonesia India:Gorakhpur, Indore, Surat Indonesia:Bandar Lampung, Semarang S. AMERICA:Argentina
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February, 2014
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Author: Nivedita Mani, Shiraz Wajih
Climate change could severely affect cities, especially secondary cities in India, as they become the hub of livelihood opportunities, attracting rapid economic growth and growing population density from the neighbouring areas. Addressing climate change in urban areas requires building resilience...
ASIA:India India:Gorakhpur
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February, 2013
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Author: TERI
The documentary tells the story of the Indian city of Gorakhpur located in Uttar Pradesh which is grappling with the dual pressures of urbanization and climate change. It speaks about the current vulnerability of Gorakhpur and questions whether the city is prepared for dealing with the...
ASIA:India India:Gorakhpur
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January, 2013
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Author: Richard Friend, Sarah Reed, Pakamas Thinphanga, Jim Jarvie, Justin Henceroth, S. Janprasart, R. Sutarto, P. Tran, T. Nghiem, H. Nguyen, D. Singh
Urbanization and climate change represent fundamental transformation. Climate change means that climate conditions, including natural hazards, are increasingly uncertain and unpredictable, while urban growth, especially in many parts of the developing world, means that more people are living in...
ASIA:India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam India:Gorakhpur, Indore, Surat Indonesia:Semarang Thailand:Chiang Rai, Hat Yai Vietnam:Can Tho, Da Nang, Quy Nhon
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January, 2011
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Author: Marcus Moench, Stephen Tyler, Jessica Lage
Catalyzing Urban Climate Resilience" describes how ten cities within the Rockefeller Foundation supported Asian Cities Climate Change Resilient Network (ACCCRN) assess climate vulnerability and apply emerging concepts of urban resilience. The ACCCRN experience offers an innovative framework...
ASIA:India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam India:Gorakhpur, Indore, Surat Indonesia:Semarang Thailand:Chiang Rai, Hat Yai Vietnam:Can Tho, Da Nang, Quy Nhon
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January, 2011
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Author: Marcus Moench
Catalyzing Urban Climate Resilience" describes how ten cities within the Rockefeller Foundation supported Asian Cities Climate Change Resilient Network (ACCCRN) assess climate vulnerability and apply emerging concepts of urban resilience. The ACCCRN experience offers an innovative framework...
ASIA:India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam India:Gorakhpur, Indore, Surat Indonesia:Semarang Thailand:Chiang Rai, Hat Yai Vietnam:Can Tho, Da Nang, Quy Nhon
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October, 2010
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Author: ISET
This document is the Gorakhpur Climate Change Resilience Strategy, produced by Gorakhpur Environmental Action Group with support from ISET. The proposed resilience strategy for Gorakhpur recognizes that responding to climate change will necessitate integrated action to address a combination of...
ASIA:India India:Gorakhpur
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