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  Informing Decisions on Ecosystem-Based Approaches for the Adaptation of People in Asia and the Pacific Region

  2011

  This brief discusses research into awareness and information needs related to Ecosystem-Based Approaches (EBA) to climate change adaptation in the Asia and Pacific region. EBA refers to approaches that recognize the potential of ecosystem services to reduce the impact of climate change on people.
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  The Social Dimensions of Adaptation to Climate Change in Vietnam

  World Bank, 2010

  This working paper, published by the World Bank Group, focuses on the social implications of climate change adaptation in Vietnam. The country is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of a changing climate owing to its substantial coastline, relatively underdeveloped rural regions and its high dependence on agriculture.
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  Gender Equality in Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in Vietnam

  2012

  This policy brief examines the gender dimensions of climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR) in the context of Vietnam. It is argued that women in Vietnam are active actors in CCA & DRR and their concerns and contributions in a variety of spheres should be reflected in related policies and actions.
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  Rapid Assessment of the Extent and Impact of Sea Level Rise in Viet Nam

  2007

  This report, published by the International Centre for Environmental Management in 2007, outlines an impact and vulnerability assessment of the extent of anticipated sea level rise (SLR) in Viet Nam. It can be used to inform policymakers and donors operating within the country.
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  Climate Change and Human Development in Viet Nam

  2007

  This paper examines the implications of climate change on human development in the context of Viet Nam.
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  Summary Report on Initial Findings: Feasibility Study on Storm Resistant Housing Credit Scheme and Livelihood Development for Poor Households in Da Nang City

  2011

  This report presents initial findings from a study that examined the feasibility of a storm resistant housing credit programme and livelihood training for female-headed households managed by the Da Nang City Women’s Union. The report has been produced by the Asian Cities Climate Change Network (ACCCN).
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  Adaptive Social Protection in Rwanda: A No-Regrets Approach to Increased Resilience in a Territorial Planning Context

  Institute of Development Studies UK, 2011

  This paper will highlight the potential for Social Protection (SP) policies and programs in Rwanda to increase household and community resilience by lowering vulnerability and increasing the capacity for poor and vulnerable households, by explicitly integrating SP with Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA). SP/DRM/CCA have a lot in common, but they have historically b
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  Baseline information and indicators for the Rwanda Africa Adaptation Project (AAP) and Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) Projects

  2012

  The Government of the Republic of Rwanda is a beneficiary of two climate change adaptation initiatives: i) ‘Supporting Integrated and Comprehensive Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation in Africa’ under the Africa Adaptation Programme supported (AAP project); and ii) ‘Reducing Vulnerability to Climate Change by Establishing Early Warning and Disaster Preparedness Systems and Support for Integrat
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  Climate risk and climate change vulnerability analysis of water resources in Paute Jubones Catamayo, Chone, and Babahoyol Portoviejo river basisns in Ecuador

  2009

  The document is one of the studies under the GEF / MFA / UNDP "Adaptation to Climate Change through an Effective Water Governance in Ecuador - PACC." It presents a portrait of current vulnerability to climate and climate variability in six key watershed in Ecuador with emphasis on water resources.
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  Asia-Pacific Regional Climate Change Adaptation Assessment

  US Agency for International Development, 2010

  This report discusses the climate change adaptation needs of the Asia-Pacific region; it was undertaken in order to inform USAID’s Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA). The report’s analysis is based on stakeholder consultations and literature reviews.

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