This report, one of Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN)’s Inside stories on climate compatible development, looks at how the city of Ahmedabad in Western India is preparing for the increasingly extreme heat of the city, through an early warning system and heat preparedness plan....

This report shows the results of the research on Water and Adaptation Interventions in Central and West Asia, combining field observations with sophisticated satellite-based data and created models to demonstrate the impacts of climate change on the hydrology of the Aral Sea Basin. For more...

This report identifies potential financing mechanisms that the Government of Mongolia and relevant stakeholders can potentially adopt and incorporate into their specific climate change and environmental strategies and plans. The report explains the types of environmental services and provides information on existing payments for environmental...

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 their hill tribe community in the mountains of Northern Thailand....

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 reduce the negative effects. It is suitable...

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, improve access to healthcare and education, while addressing climate related impacts...

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 in disaster risk management. For more information, please visit: http://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/gender-inclusive-disaster-risk-management_0.pdf

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, East Asia, and the Paciic as a basis for recommending...

This report presents the methodology and lessons from a climate change adaptation study conducted by the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Core Environment Program. The study yielded a framework and methodology for assessing climate vulnerability and adaptation options for rural communities in the GMS. It was...

The publication outlines the minimum fiduciary standards and direct access requirements of the AF and GEF and describes the details of their application processes. It shows potential accredited institutions (Project Agencies; National, Regional and Multilateral Implementing Agencies) the minimum requirements that must be fulfilled, and...