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Energy report, no. 2:

This paper explores ways in which an integrated approach to climate change and foreign policy might improve prospects for a more effective climate change regime in Canada. Recommendations for each of the areas explored in this paper

Advancing the international effort against climate change:

This report examines options for future international efforts to help vulnerable countries adapt to the impacts of climate change both within and outside the climate framework. Options outlined

This book presents case studies designed to assist Pacific Developing Member Countries (PDMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to adapt to climate variability and change, including extreme events. It intends to show why and demonstrate how reducing

This document uses a probabilistic approach to present an assessment of the seismic hazard of the Marmara region. It quantifies regional exposure on a set of hazard maps and computes the probability of occurrence of M7.0 and greater earthquakes in the

Randolph Kent, head of the Humanitarian Futures programme at King's College, London said 'Countries should [...] give the authority to the UN Secretary-General to issue an annual 'State of Humanitarian Preparedness', identifying the vulnerable communities.'...

The African Centre for Technology Studies is a three-year project to assist communities to adapt to climate change and share lessons learned from project activities with key stakeholders at local, national, regional and international levels and to elicit their support for climate change adaptation...

FAO irrigation and drainage paper no. 64.

This manual has been prepared to help practitioners design and construct small earth dams in rural areas. It has been designed specifically for engineers, technicians and extension workers involved in agriculture

Offers a comprehensive insight into the work of the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology, MeteoSwiss, as the national provider of weather and climate services in Switzerland, protecting the Swiss public against weather and climate risks and