Latest update on climate adaptation finance

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the September update on global developments in climate finance for adaptation. Climate Adaptation Finance Update: GCF Adaptation Projects Get Underway During the month of September, Caribbean countries received financial assistance in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Cambodia secured funds … Continue reading Latest update on climate adaptation finance →

Latest update on climate adaptation finance

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the August update on global developments in climate adaptation finance. Climate Adaptation Finance Update: Philippines Pioneers Catastrophe Risk Insurance During the month of August, multilateral development banks (MDBs) and funds reported on new financing for projects that will support resilience in … Continue reading Latest update on climate adaptation finance →

Innovative approach to reduce urban flooding

Catherine Howell, Jennifer Drake and Liat Margolis from the University of Toronto write on The Conversation website about retrofitting existing building infrastructure to alleviate flood damage by using grasses and herbaceous plants on our rooftops. How green roofs can protect city streets from flooding Spring and summer 2017 have been among the wettest on … Continue reading Innovative approach to reduce urban flooding →

New report on mainstreaming climate compatible development

The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) supports decision-makers in designing and delivering climate compatible development. We do this by combining research, advisory services and knowledge management in support of locally owned and managed policy processes. CDKN is currently funded over seven-year period from March 2010 to April 2017 by the UK Department for International … Continue reading New report on mainstreaming climate compatible development →

Latest update on climate adaptation finance

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the July update on global developments in climate finance for adaptation. Climate Adaptation Finance Update: Caribbean Resilience Receives Boost Over the month of July, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) approved a number of grants that will support climate and disaster risk … Continue reading Latest update on climate adaptation finance →

Latest update on climate finance for adaptation

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the June update on global developments in climate finance for adaptation. Climate Finance Update – Adaptation: Disaster and Climate Risks in Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism in the Spotlight During the month of June, measures aimed at adaptation and improved resilience to … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance for adaptation →

Adapting to climate change is not always straightforward

There are stark differences between OECD countries and non-OECD countries in the appliances that are used. One appliance, air conditioners, can cause a problem, not only for the electricity consumption but also for the materials used in them. Michael Greenstone, the Milton Friedman professor of economics at the University of Chicago, writes an excellent article … Continue reading Adapting to climate change is not always straightforward →

Preparation in Paris is key to be ready for flood of the century

EiD readers will be pleased to know that editing takes place in one of the highest parts of Paris. But, concerns about future flooding are making city officials prepare for the worst. The recent floods were only a wake up calland the problems will be exacerbated by climate change. Kim Willsher writes an excellent article … Continue reading Preparation in Paris is key to be ready for flood of the century →