Putting science
at the heart of development
Combating the threats of human-induced global warming requires more than reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Equally important are adaptation changes that reduce society's vulnerability to climate change.
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Opinions and Analysis
Migration myths hold back successful climate adaptation
Policies should be designed to support internal movements as a form of adaptation to climate change, write Dominic Kniveton and Max Martin.
South Africa's fuel cell plan risks failure without support
An ambitious strategy to create fuel cell products for export will need incentives and cross-government backing to bear fruit, says Radhika Perrot.
Policy Briefs
Advancing agricultural adaptation and mitigation
Scientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.
24 January 2012
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Source: Science
Managing uncertainty in urban adaptation planning
City planners can find a way to use existing evidence and deal with uncertainty in designing strategies for climate change adaptation.
9 December 2011
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Source: International Institute for Environment and Development
News and Features
Developing countries to share community-based adaptation experience
The science of community-based adaptation is just emerging, and a new network will aim to share and scale up knowledge.
29 April 2013
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Cuba initiates plan to tackle climate change
By putting energy efficiency measures, greenhouse gas reduction and territorial organisation in place, Cuba seeks to mitigate climate change.
25 April 2013
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Jordan readies its first policy on climate change
15 April 2013
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Climate change to hit Saudi's agriculture, water
9 April 2013
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Practical Guides
Climate change: How to report the story of the century
Reporting on climate change is an important but challenging task. James Fahn explains how to make your stories both accurate and engaging.
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