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Displaying 7 of about 7 results… in East Africa, and China is experiencing the most severe heat wave ever recorded. The United Nations Secretary-General has … in East Africa, and China is experiencing the most severe heat wave ever recorded. The United Nations Secretary-General …
… green roofs and trees to increase resilience to extreme heat in cities. These nature-based solutions also generate a … green roofs and trees to increase resilience to extreme heat in cities. These nature-based solutions also generate a …
… trapping sediment with their root systems, and by reducing wave height and velocity with their dense vegetation. Salt marshes can reduce nonstorm wave heights by an average of 72 percent, and mangroves, by … recreation opportunities20. Many of these NBS mitigate the heat island effect and provide a cool refuge for city …
… the challenges of climate change - including the urban heat island effect, droughts and more intense flooding - many … environmental benefits. They can ameliorate the ‘urban heat island effect’ and reduce air temperatures through … temperatures, inversion layer formation, urban canyons, heat islands, heat stress/waves exacerbating poor air quality …
… underlying climate risks associated with increased heat. One current application of the CaaS model is in Nigeria … cold storage of agriculture products during more frequent heat waves and communications devices to share early warning … underlying climate risks associated with increased heat. Stage of Implementation: CaaS has already been …
… period or lockdown could have prevented a second wave and given more time for the transport sector to be more …
In view of recovery of the livelihood and equitable regional development as well as the anticipated disasters due to flood and mudflow, the Government of the Philippines (GOP) requested a technical assistance to the Government of Japan (GOJ) to conduct a master plan formulation and feasibility study (the study) for sabo and flood control in the western…