Climate Service Center Germany
The Climate Service Center was an initiative developed by the German Federal Government, initiated in 2009, based at Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (HZG).
Using climate information to achieve long-term development objectives
This policy brief describes a ‘co-exploration’ approach to identifying climate change adaptation needs in Accra, Ghana, and Maputo, Mozambique.
Climate Sense
FRACTAL climate and cities project
FRACTAL is a 4-year project with the aim to advance scientific knowledge about Southern Africa's climate, and integrate this knowledge into decisions at the city-regional scale.
CRIS Lessons Learned
The CRIS program focused in developing country cities to provide sustainable infrastructure services that support smart, lasting development.
United Nations Human Settlements Programme
UN-Habitat is the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future.
Kazakhstan's local farmers adapt to climate aridity
Akmola Oblast is the nation’s agricultural center, but its fragile steppe ecosystem is subject to harsh weather conditions exacerbated by climate change and threatening local economy.
Communauté Urbaine de Douala / Douala City Council
The urban community of Douala is a decentralized public entity that manages under the tutelage of the State of Cameroon, local business to ensure the social and cultural economic d
Afghan Cities for Life
This article examines the key environmental challenges facing Afghan cities, including services such as transport, water, sanitation; natural resource management; climate change and DRR.
Understanding the risk of flooding in the city: The case of Barangay Potrero, Metro Manila
Malabon City is in Metro Manila, the National Capital Region of the Philippines. It is part of a sub-region called CAMANAVA (composed of the cities of CAloocan, MAlabon, NAvotas...
City-scale decisions
How do cities take effective decisions in the management of climate change impacts and in organising their functions, communities and economies so as to reduce...
New Climate Economy- Synthesis Report
The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate was set up to examine whether it is possible to achieve lasting economic growth while also tackling the risks of climate change. The...
Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network
Climate change resilience is the capacity of an individual, community, or institution to dynamically and effectively respond to shifting climate impact circumstances while continuing t
Global Adaptation Network
The Global Adaptation Network works on a range of adaptation projects, connecting each one into a larger worldwide platform.
First results of our urban adaptation survey
Photo by Phyllis Grifman
It's been two months since we sent out the link to the weADAPT urban adaptation survey and we have obtained 16 responses so far... must be...
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is the leading global network of more than 1,500 cities, towns and regions committed to building a sustainable future.
Survey of urban adaptation planning
Based on a survey of 468 cities worldwide conducted in 2011, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has published a report that offers an insight into how cities worldwide are facing the...
Climate Change at the City Scale
by Anton Cartwright, Susan Parnell, Gregg Oelofse and Sarah Ward
Climate change impacts are scale and context specific, and...
Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention
A key professional agency to fulfill the public health function of Shanghai Municipal government.
International Institute for Environment and Development
The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a global leader in sustainable development.
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