Documents and publications

This regional manual aims at building capacity of coastal zone managers to design and implement coastal development projects that enhance protection of lives and livelihoods while improving environmental quality and protecting ecosystem services. It is

Working paper no. 3:

This paper addresses the new problems for the development co-operation agenda, posed by the impacts of climate change in developing countries, in terms of physical impacts such as increased severity of droughts and floods, and in

Policy brief no. 25:

This paper addresses the challenges resulting from rapid urban growth amplified by the risk of climate change. It describes the climate change threats to urban environments, such as sea-level rise in coastal zones, water scarcity

This study provides an overview and guidelines for rehabilitation of mangroves and other coastal forests. The guidelines include the rationale for rehabilitation; choice of species; site selection and preparation; propagation and planting; monitoring and tending; and case studies.

This study tries to identify available resources that link environmental management with disasters and risk reduction efforts, in order to create a multi-disciplinary community of practitioners in this region that is concerned with closing the gap among

This document presents the findings and results of the Jamaican pilot-testing of the Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Methodology Development Project (RiVAMP) methodology, which aim is to use evidence-based, scientific and qualitative research to

ICLEI global reports, climate analysis:

This report addresses the position of local governments in the international climate financing architecture for cities, particularly in developing countries, where the effects of climate change (global warming

Discussion paper of the project:

This publication summarizes the outcomes of a UNESCAP initiative which intended to promote regional partnerships and enhance replicability of good practices conducted in South-East Asia regarding the rehabilitation and