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Climate adaptation for disaster resilience and climate change as a risk driver.

Climate adaptation relates to the process of adjusting in natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climate hazards, which moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities. Climate change adaptation is closely related to disaster risk management as they both aim to reduce vulnerability and build resilience to disasters. Climate change as a risk driver refers to how changes in the global climate drive extreme weather events and disaster risk.


Climate disasters are intensifying, threatening lives, livelihoods, and entire economies.

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Documents and publications

This article examines the impact of climate change—particularly the increasing frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme heat events—on physical activity and sports participation.

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Physical vulnerability of the Gambia's coastline in the context of climate change
Documents and publications

This study investigates the physical vulnerability of The Gambia's coastline in the context of climate change.

World (MDPI)
Research briefs

Researchers from Deltares and VU University Amsterdam have developed a framework that helps managers of critical infrastructure make better-informed decisions by comparing the performance climate adaptation measures.

Deltares
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Paul Müller from the Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) explores climate adaptation, governance challenges, and the future of coastal fisheries in Europe

Open Access Government
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How can Latin America and the Caribbean protect their hard-won progress against poverty in the face of mounting climate hazards and a changing climate? This book provides a powerful, evidence-based answer

World Bank, the
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Documents and publications

This paper outlines the Sendai Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (SEM)’s position and priorities for 2026. SEM calls for the systematic integration of DRR across all climate policy frameworks and processes.

Sendai Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (SEM)
Research briefs

In the US, Americans are experiencing many impacts, including heat stroke due to more frequent and intense heat waves; higher rates of respiratory diseases due to air pollution; and increased exposure to food-, vector-, and water-borne diseases.

Climate Communication
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Imagine a global political summit that shapes the future of our planet where one of the most populated countries in the world does not have a voice?

Conversation Media Group, the
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