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October, 2013
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With over 10 million hectares of mangrove spread across the coastline of Vietnam, mangroves are considered an important resource for socio-economic development as well as playing a role in both the mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change. Located in Binh Dinh province, Thi Nai is the...
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October, 2013
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As global average temperatures rise, heat-related illnesses are emerging as a major health issue, with extreme temperatures being a leading cause of weather-related fatalities in many cities. Heat stress is a particular concern in outdoor occupational settings in developing nations such as...
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October, 2013
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Climate change and housing are closely linked in Vietnam’s cities. The impact of climate change is one of the biggest concerns for government and civil society. In Central Vietnam, storms and floods are common and dangerous hazards. Housing vulnerability is therefore intensified – and...
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November, 2013
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This synthesis report considers the effort undertaken in India over the last years and showcases the evidence from cities involved in developing the City Resilience Strategy and practical interventions adopted to create urban resilience.
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December, 2013
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Cities across the world have started recognising the need to address urban climate vulnerabilities. In Asia, the role of the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN), a nine-year initiative (2008-2017) supported by the Rockefeller Foundation, has been significant. Over the years,...
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January, 2014
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As the issue of climate change is in the limelight, mitigation is perceived as receiving a lot of attention compared to adaptation. This because mitigation is more quantifiable, thus related efforts seem to be tangible. However Parties have expressed the view that mitigation and adaptation should...
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January, 2014
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As an institution responsible for coordinating climate change initiatives in Indonesia and also serving as a national focal point for international climate change negotiation, DNPI commissioned this study to develop adaptation strategy recommendations for the government, sectoral actors and...
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January, 2014
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This report has been developed based on secondary research information on Vunerability, and outputs of discussions and analyses in the “Shared learning workshop on vulnerability assessment tools and approaches for disaster risk reduction in rural and urban areas.” This document...
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February, 2014
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Legal mandate and financial revenues to implement activities to build resilience to climate change, as well as the necessary technical knowledge and capacity: The Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN) initiative, funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, has sought to address this...
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March, 2014
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This working paper presents a holistic approach for how a city can customise its rapid vulnerability assessment in order to understand what is required for building climate resilience. The framework can be used to highlight the potential impact of climate change on urban services arising from the...
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