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Displaying 15 of about 2661 resultsThis publication examines recently collected data from Haiti’s social registry new shock module to measure the scale of the August 2021 earthquake’s impact on households and assess the adequacy of the relief response. In the aftermath of the earthquake, a survey module was promptly developed for the national social registry to evaluate the impacts and c…
The purpose of this paper is to identify the main challenges to poverty reduction in the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)region due to climate change, and the potential role of social protection in this context. This paper focuses on the role of non-contributive cash transfers to support poor and vulnerable households exposed to new climate t…
This study aims to identify the challenges decision-makers face in reducing risks posed to tourists during a tsunami. The current paper addresses this issue through a qualitative research methodology discussed in the following sections and offers solutions for mitigating or minimising risks.The results outline three major initiatives that could lead to…
This paper argues that satellite data for an advanced monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) framework should be considered already in the design phase of anticipatory action (AA) projects and that the translation of satellite data into actionable information will require a cross-cutting community of practice. Satellite earth observa…
This systematic literature review article depicts how vulnerable populations are impacted by climate change in the Global South. The analysis of the literature confirms that climate change indeed impacts vulnerable populations adversely; the adaptability mechanisms are not applied by governments which are contrary to the international frameworks; and la…
This study provides novel insights into the occupational health and safety impacts experienced during a historic extreme heat event in Canada. By conducting a systematized review and content analysis of media coverage about the 2021 Heat Dome, the researchers were able to identify the occupations reported to have been impacted by the extreme heat event…
The World Meteorological Organization has updated data in its Atlas of Mortality and Economic Losses from Weather, Climate and Water-related hazards. The data now cover the period 1970 to 2021. WMO issued the new findings for the quadrennial World Meteorological Congress, which opens on 22 May with a high-level dialogue on accelerating and scaling up ac…
This policy brief analyses the existing policy gaps concerning non-economic loss and damage and proposes recommendations for improvements. By identifying areas of concern and offering actionable suggestions, the authors seek to strengthen policy frameworks and enhance the recognition, prevention, and response to non-economic losses and damages.Key recom…
The study aims to identify and characterize 'hotspots' of flood risk, accounting for spatial variation in social vulnerability, to provide improved insights into the geography of risk and enhance disaster risk planning and response efforts, particularly in lower income countries with limited data or capacity. Exposure to flooding is greatest in low- and…
This report showcases the activities and results achieved by the Adaptation Committee in the implementation of its 2013–2015 work plan, which was organized into three interrelated work streams: 1. Technical support and guidance to the Parties on adaptation action; 2. Technical support and guidance to the Parties on means of implementation;…
This study aims to understand how climate-related risks and hazards are reshaping traditional avenues of job entry and employment, particularly for young people in Pakistan. This brief is aimed at policymakers, academia, international/non-governmental organizations (I/NGOs) and civil society groups, who can use these messages to develop and implem…
In this paper, the authors estimate county-level variations in older populations’ heat exposure in the early (1995–2014) and mid (2050) 21st century in the United States of America. We identify the extent to which rising exposures are attributable to climate change versus population aging. The co-occurring trends of population aging and climate change m…
The Netherlands designed climate change profiles to help integrate climate actions into development cooperation policies and activities. The profiles aim to give insight in climate change effects and impacts; the policies, priorities and commitments of the countries concerned; and key climate-relevant activities that are financed with international assi…
The Netherlands designed climate change profiles to help integrate climate actions into development cooperation policies and activities. The profiles aim to give insight in climate change effects and impacts; the policies, priorities and commitments of the countries concerned; and key climate-relevant activities that are financed with international assi…
This paper describes a global-scale analysis of individual risk perspectives and perceived resilience capacities. Leveraging survey data encompassing over 120 countries, it develops novel indices quantifying subjective risk perceptions, experiences, impacts, and resilience across diverse populations. Causal analysis techniques shed light on the complex…