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Grow in concert with nature: sustaining East Asia's water resources through green water defense
World Bank, 2012As countries develop, the demand for water increases while water supply becomes less certain. In general, pressures from both the environment and human activities can increase the likelihood of water scarcity.DocumentMulti-level governance and adaptive capacity in West Africa
International Journal of the Commons, 2012In West Africa, many livelihoods depend on forest ecosystem goods and services, often in interplay with agricultural and livestock production systems.DocumentLegal frameworks for ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change in the Pacific islands
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme, 2012This report analyses the legal aspects of ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change focusing on the Pacific island countries. It underscores that ecosystem-based adaptation can provide cost-effective strategies for reducing vulnerability to climate change impacts and enhance ecosystem resilience.DocumentGlobal corruption report: climate change
Transparency International, 2011Drawing on the expertise of more than 50 experts, this report explores the corruption risks related to tackling climate change. The analysis includes a set of policy recommendations and it covers four key areas: governance, mitigation, adaptation and forestry governance.DocumentBuilding urban resilience: principles, tools and practice
World Bank, 2012This handbook summarises the guiding principles, tools and practice in key economic sectors that can facilitate the implementation of resilience concepts into decisions related to infrastructure investments and general urban management as a means of reducing disaster and climate risks.DocumentEveryday realities of climate change adaptation in Mozambique
Science Direct, 2012This paper analyses discourses and practices of flood response and adaptation to climate change in Mozambique. It suggests that the successes and failures of adaptation highly depend on the cultural and political realms of societal perceptions and the sensitivity of institutions.DocumentCorruption in cyclone preparedness and relief efforts in coastal Bangladesh: lessons for climate adaptation?
Science Direct, 2012This article aims to draw possible lessons for adaptation programmes in Bangladesh by examining whether cyclone preparedness and relief interventions are subject to corrupt practices.DocumentAccessing international funding for climate change adaptation: a guidebook for developing countries
UNEP Risø Centre on Energy, Climate and Sustainable Development, 2012This guidebook is intended to be a starting point for developing country governments, planners and stakeholders who are carrying out technology needs assessments (TNAs) and technology action plans (TAPs) for adaptation to climate change.DocumentCities and flooding: a guide to integrated urban flood risk management for the 21st century
World Bank, 2012Urban flooding poses a serious challenge to global development and the livelihoods of urban populations, particularly the residents of the rapidly expanding towns and cities in developing countries. Responding to this challenge requires efforts to improve policy makers understanding and ability to effectively manage existing and future risks.DocumentLow carbon development and poverty: exploring poverty alleviating mitigation action in developing countries
Energy Research Centre, 2012Climate change and poverty mostly fall into the adaptation category in the current research literature and relevant policy making due to the assumption that poor countries produce only low carbon emissions.Pages