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Displaying 45 of about 2033 resultsFrom January to April 2015, Mozambique experienced prolonged heavy rain, which contributed to the rising of water levels in the Zambezi, Licungo and Shire River basins, exposing the population to flooding. Factors which contributed to the high level of flooding are: (i) heavy rainfall; (ii) flat terrain; (iii) high tide; and (iv) inappropriate drainage…
The conflict in Yemen has now raged for seven years. War-damaged urban infrastructure, as well as water shortages, flood damage, and limited government capacity has left two-thirds of a population of about 30 million without access to safe water, sanitation, and other essential services. These are compounding a humanitarian crisis fueled by extreme pove…
This paper draws upon the results of a recent study to examine the drivers, patterns, and impacts of internal displacement linked with disasters in the greater Port Vila area and surrounding communities. Vanuatu has the world’s highest disaster risk and its capital, Port Vila, has been ranked the world’s most exposed city to natural hazards. C…
This paper draws upon recent research in Ba Town to examine the drivers, patterns, and impacts of internal displacement linked with disasters. Disasters have triggered around 153,000 displacements in Fiji, since IDMC started systematically collecting data in 2008. Rapid urbanisation, particularly the growth of informal settlements, is increasing ex…
This report projects the future of Caribbean urban infrastructure, and makes a case for the joint implementation of ecosystem-based and structural adaptation responses to reduce adaptation costs. By 2050, it is projected that 80% of the Caribbean population will live in coastal cities. The region’s urban infrastructure is particularly vulnerable to coas…
The world’s coastlines are at the forefront of climate change. That’s because they’re constantly changing, and respond quickly to changes in climate. They’re particularly important because around 70% of the world’s population live within 100km of the coast, and 90% of the world’s trade passes through ports on the coast. The global ec…
This report summarizes the most recent scientific understanding of climate risk factors pertinent to Greater Boston, including storms, precipitation, flooding, groundwater, temperatures, and sea-level rise. During the writing of the inaugural Boston Research Advisory Group (BRAG) report both NASA and NOAA announced that 2015 was the warmest year on reco…
During the 'VII Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean’ that took place between November 1st to 4th, 2021, MCR2030 led the session "Making cities resilient: the urban challenge". The session addressed risk from a comprehensive and systemic approach, emphasizing one the one hand the need to integrate knowledge and…
Mayors from Latin America, Africa and Asia will be welcoming more than 90% of the new urban inhabitants in the next decade. Governing these ballooning cities is a continuing challenge, not just in terms of urban design and revitalisation, but in terms of preparedness for climate change.
80% of cities worldwide now face extreme climate-related events, a…
Background
With finance provided through the Climate Change Adaptation Least Developed Countries’ Fund window (LDCF), the GEF has approved a project for Liberia titled “Enhancing resilience to climate change impacts in coastal Liberia”. The project seeks to increase resilience and enhance adaptive capacity to address the additional risks posed by clim…
Vacancy no. 1100000066
Background
Established in 1959, the IDB is today the main source of multilateral financing for economic, social and institutional development in LAC. It provides loans, grants, guarantees, policy advice and technical assistance to the public and private sectors of its borrowing member countries.
The IDB is looking for motiva…
Objectives
• To complete a donor mapping relevant to supporting climate resilience building work through the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN) in India, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand.
• To develop a prioritized donor engagement strategy for ACCCRN partners.
• To help organize and facilitate a donor coordination meeting in Bellagi…
A postdoctoral position is available for at the department of environmental engineering
The successful candidate will work on integrated assessments of water management in an urban area considering the water cycle, flooding and other extreme events, urban planning, and adaptation options. Case studies will provide a basis for testing risk management ap…
One international human settlements and climate change expert (IE) (home based) and one international spatial planning expert (Viet Nam and home based)
Background
Viet Nam is one of the countries most affected by climate change, affecting many sectors and regions, and presenting a challenge to human development. Effects such as sea level rise and assoc…
Purpose of position
The regional disaster risk management delegate, in cooperation with other zone team members, has the responsibility:
1. To develop, consolidate, expand and update disaster risk management NS programmes and activities especially with local communities improving their impact through an integrated approach process of consultation, ana…