Publications

10 June 2014

Integrating climate change concerns into disaster management planning: The case of Gorakhpur, India

This case study describes how an action research programme on climate mainstreaming is currently addressing a considerable increase in the intensity and frequency of floods that Gorakhpur District has faced. The study looks at how...

THEMES : Adaptation Strategies / Adaptation-Mitigation Nexus

PUBLICATION TYPE : Report / Paper

India

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10 June 2014

Integrating urban agriculture and forestry into climate change action plans: Lessons from Sri Lanka

This case study illustrates how the Western Province in Sri Lanka, the most urbanised province in the country, is promoting urban and peri-urban agriculture and forestry as a strategy to reduce vulnerability to climate change, whi...

THEMES : Adaptation Strategies / Adaptation-Mitigation Nexus / Forecast and Assessment

PUBLICATION TYPE : Best Practice / Lessons Learned

Sri Lanka

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10 June 2014

LDC Briefing: NAPAs and NAPs in Least Developed Countries

This brief summarizes the differences and similarities between NAPAs and NAPs; activities that can be funded under the NAP process based on the existing priorities and circumstances of LDCs, including “no- regret” measures and the...

THEMES : Adaptation Strategies / Adaptation-Mitigation Nexus

PUBLICATION TYPE : Report / Paper

Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, Pacific, Rest of the World, South Asia, Central Asia

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10 June 2014

Climate and Development Outlook – Nepal Special Edition

The special edition provide an overview of CDKN’s training programme to increase the capacity of Nepali climate negotiators; a study to assess the economic impacts of climate change on Nepal’s key sectors such as agriculture and w...

THEMES : Adaptation Strategies / Adaptation-Mitigation Nexus

PUBLICATION TYPE : Report / Paper

Nepal

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10 June 2014

Economic impact assessment of climate change for key sectors in Nepal

This report assesses how climate change will affect key economic sectors in Nepal such as agriculture, water and energy. This study estimates the potential impacts and economic costs of climate change for three major risk areas, i...

THEMES : Adaptation Strategies / Adaptation-Mitigation Nexus

PUBLICATION TYPE : Report / Paper

Nepal

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10 June 2014

The Environments of the Poor in Southeast Asia, East Asia and the Pacific

This book introduces a spatial approach to poverty, and argues that a triple win -- reducing poverty, protecting the environment, and responding to climate change -- is possible. The book provides evidence from Southeast Asia, Eas...

THEMES : Adaptation Strategies / Adaptation-Mitigation Nexus

PUBLICATION TYPE : Report / Paper

Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, Pacific

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10 June 2014

Tip Sheet: Gender-Inclusive Disaster Risk Management

The Gender Tip Sheets are a reference guide for staff and consultants of ADB and its developing members for conceptualizing, designing, and implementing gender inclusive projects. This issue focuses on the critical role of women i...

THEMES : Adaptation Strategies / Adaptation-Mitigation Nexus / Gender and Social Impacts

PUBLICATION TYPE : Report / Paper

Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, Rest of the World, South Asia

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10 June 2014

Climate compatible development - voices for change

This film provides expert opinions from around the world on the progress being made toward climate compatible development on a daily basis. It discusses the key objectives of climate compatible development: to provide jobs, improv...

THEMES : Adaptation Strategies / Adaptation-Mitigation Nexus

PUBLICATION TYPE : Video

Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, Pacific, Rest of the World, South Asia, Central Asia

10 June 2014

It’s getting hot in here

This animated short film has been to spread awareness on climate change. The film covers three topics: the basic science behind global warming; the effects of climate change on the environment; and the steps people can take to red...

THEMES : Adaptation Strategies / Adaptation-Mitigation Nexus

PUBLICATION TYPE : Video

Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, Pacific, Rest of the World, South Asia, Central Asia

10 June 2014

Action Research - Child centered climate change adaptation in Northern Thailand

As part of Plan International’s Child centered climate change adaptation (4CA) project in Thailand, children and youth in Chiang Rai, Thailand participate in an action research to find out how climate change and disasters affect t...

THEMES : Adaptation Strategies / Adaptation-Mitigation Nexus

PUBLICATION TYPE : Video

Thailand

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