adaptation

Why this Guide matters Climate adaptation and resilience are crucial for businesses, as the risks posed by climate change are increasing, including disruptions in supply chains and infrastructure failures, workforce displacement,…

Call for step-change in financing adaptation and resilience as breakthrough Guide for Adaptation and Resilience Finance (the Guide) offers clarity and transparency to accelerate investment.The Guide sets out – for the first time –…

I recently sat down with Peter Kilmarx, M.D., acting director of the NIH Fogarty International Center (FIC), to discuss adaptation science, a critical yet often overlooked area in the broader conversation on climate change. As…

Location of the study area and details of the simulated restorations in San Mateo County, California. The study highlights a critical disparity in the assessment of NBS compared to traditional engineering solutions for coastal…

<!-- In-Depth Stories--> Max has released the trailer for their adaptation of John Green’s #1 bestselling novel TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN (Penguin Books), coming to the streamer on…

1. IntroductionClimate mitigation (encompassing measures taken to diminish greenhouse gas emissions) has been advocated as a solution to “slow harms”, given that mitigation measures in one country diminish greenhouse gas emissions all…

NOAA’s Adaptation Sciences (AdSci) program provided technical and funding support for a Regional Workshop on National Frameworks for Climate Services in the Caribbean (March 20-22, 2024; Christ Church, Barbados). The Caribbean is often…

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1. IntroductionWaikīkī is a 3.89 km2 (1.5 mi2) intensely developed commercial, residential, resort beachfront urban area in Honolulu, HI . This economic hub is a popular recreational and cultural destination for tourists and locals and…

Within the expansive global economy, the hospitality industry stands out prominently, with luxury hotels serving as the focal point of outstanding service and operational excellence. The crux of the issue in this domain is accurately…

1. IntroductionAccording to a United Nations report , there are over 862 million volunteers around the world, who represent a fundamental human work force . Volunteering has been defined as a non-mandatory prosocial behavior , planned…

During the RP, the observed mean annual streamflow of UTW was 643.2 m3/s. Under RCP 2.6 (4.5), the streamflow tends to decline by 642.6, 642 and 639.4 (609.0, 594 and 582) m3/s for P1, P2 and P3, respectively. A greater decrease in mean…

1. IntroductionAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccination prevents 2 to 3 million deaths annually, being one of the most highly cost-effective disease prevention methods . Despite the compelling evidence of its…

1. IntroductionWe are living in an era where farmers not only need to alter their management to cope with climate variability but must also take into consideration the impact of their operations on the environment. There is also…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(4), 390; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21040390 (registering DOI) Submission received: 22…

1. IntroductionWell-being can be defined as a person’s perception of being able to develop and realize one’s qualities and talents , in terms of personal self-fulfillment and positive functioning within one’s valued life contexts . In…

Abstract There are existing legal systems that embody planned resiliency. One of these is the “multiple-use” paradigm, which instructs resource managers to manage resources to maximize their multiple uses. Despite this built-in…

Abstract There are existing legal systems that embody planned resiliency. One of these is the “multiple-use” paradigm, which instructs resource managers to manage resources to maximize their multiple uses. Despite this built-in…

From flooding in New Zealand and wildfires in Canada through to drought in the Middle East and extreme heat across the northern hemisphere, last year provided a powerful demonstration of the impacts of climate change.…

Closing the gap between available financing for climate change adaptation and the needs of developing countries requires looking beyond traditional sources of finance—i.e., grants and (concessional) loans—to innovative financial…

1. IntroductionWhite oak (Quercus alba, L.) is an iconic deciduous tree prevalent throughout the hardwood forests of the eastern United States, extending from Maine to Florida and from Minnesota to Texas . Although capable of thriving…

NOAA, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Adaptation Sciences program provided support for the development of a comprehensive research agenda for climate and…

NOAA, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Adaptation Sciences program provided support for the development of a comprehensive research agenda for climate and health in the Caribbean, encapsulated in the recently…

This article deals with the construction of a methodology, based on a knowledge approach, to evaluate the capacity of adaptation and mitigation of the building–outdoor space system to climate change through the measurement of the…

1. IntroductionIn 2023, at least 167 countries out of the 197 parties in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) planned at least one national-level adaptation policy . However, progress often stalls at the…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain People living in ancient Eastern Arabia appear to have developed resistance to malaria following the appearance of…

Editor’s note: Tiernan Doyle is FAC Net’s Strategy Director. In this blog, she shares an overview of a recent learning series for the Fire Networks on “data equity,” and how we can improve understanding of and approach to a…

5.2.1. Praises and AdvantagesWhen allowed to give their spontaneous impressions from using the Tool, all interviewees expressed enthusiasm, but for various reasons. One reason was the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in a…

Figure 1. Distribution of survey sampling points in the mainstream of the Tarim River (different colors of sample points represent different river reaches). Figure 1. Distribution of survey sampling points in the mainstream of…

1. IntroductionIn the field of education, activities and strategies have been continuously sought to foster student motivation because they play a fundamental role in promoting the development of different competencies and skills. It…

1. IntroductionCunninghamia lanceolata, endemic to China, is a predominant afforestation species in southern China. It covers one-fourth of the country’s artificial arboreal forests in area and one-third in volume, amounting to 9.87…

On Global Tourism Resilience Day, we highlight three ways that tourism can channel investments to help vulnerable communities and ecosystems build resilience and adapt to climate change.From sandy beaches to snow-covered mountains, many…

1. IntroductionHealth-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a multidimensional construct encompassing patients’ perspectives on the effect a disease or medical treatment has on their general well-being . As such, HRQoL includes social,…

1. Introduction: Neuropeptides as the Modulators of the ConnectomeIn Section 1 and Section 2, a general overview of the orexin system is given, and Section 3 and Section 4 will be devoted to those fields in which the authors have…

3.1. The Emergence and Merger of Three River FuturesIn the mid 1980′s, the Dutch landscape was seen as vulnerable and boring; acid rain, dead rivers, and biodiversity loss were associated with anthropogenic activities . The recognition…

1. Introduction 1.1. MSMEs and the COVID-19 PandemicMicro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are essential driving forces in many economies and play indispensable roles in expanding employment opportunities, absorbing surplus labor,…

3.1.1. Widening Adaptation Finance GapThe Adaptation Gap Report (AGR) 2023 highlights that the adaptation finance gap is growing and estimates it to be between USD 194 billion and USD 366 billion per year, which indicates a deepening…

2024-02-08Eminent Harvard economist Richard Zeckhauser presented arguments for additional climate adaptation measures in the latest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental…

In Ghana's Upper West Region, communities face multiple climate risks but demonstrate resilience through locally-led adaptation strategies. CDKN Ghana's engagements in districts like Lawra, Nandom and Jirapa highlight innovative…

Recovery spending (US$, billion) by region, on policies that positively impact direct or indirect climate A&R, broken down by confidence level. Credit: Nature…

1. IntroductionLymphedema is the result of an impaired lymphatic system leading to an interstitial accumulation of protein-rich fluid and clinically presenting as swelling of the affected region, mostly the limbs . Globally, the most…

4.1. Characterization of Fire Adaptation of Four Conifer Species within the Altai ForestsLarix sibirica demonstrates fire-tolerant traits, including thick bark, large basal diameters, and high under-crown heights. The thickness of the…

1. IntroductionForest ecosystems are sensitive to climate variations and are crucial for ecological services, notably for carbon sequestration . Of the estimated 2.19 × 10 18 kg of carbon in the total biosphere carbon pool, a…

Evacuees in Thailand walk through a flooded street after severe flooding. (Photo courtesy of VOA News) By Kenda FreemanRecognizing the need for a holistic approach to reduce climate and disaster-related health risks, NIEHS and…

By Elizabeth ReavisIndia faces some of the greatest challenges related to climate change, as millions feel the effects of droughts, floods, heat waves, and polluted air. Many of India’s health concerns, such as vector borne disease,…

A frequent challenge faced by state and local government officials, including public health officials, is limited capacity to locate relevant data and guidance for climate change adaptation planning. To help build this…

On December 19, 2023. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), supported by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), organized two webinars sharing the lessons and tools from a…

Impacts of climate change including disasters triggered by natural hazards are causing significant economic and social challenges in Asia and the Pacific, with developing countries the hardest hit. There is an urgent need for good fiscal…

Calgary, ALTA, Canada, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CALGARY, ALTA: (January 22, 2024) The Canadian National Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation  Convention (CEPCA) presented by dmg events is launching its inaugural…