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Climate Change & Energy: Adaptation

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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

Tree nursery, Niger Rio+20 should make sustainable land use a top priority

World leaders must promote effective land use methods to mitigate drought, says Luc Gnacadja of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.

18 April 2012 | EN | FR

Children near Kunsu, Ghana How to create resilient agriculture

Durable food security and agricultural growth depend on development strategies with resilience built in from the start, says Gordon Conway.

21 March 2012 | EN

Transforming small-scale agriculture for green economies

21 February 2012 | EN
Source: NCCR North–South

Policy Briefs

Man walking through a flooded ricefield Advancing agricultural adaptation and mitigation

Scientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.

24 January 2012 | EN
Source: Science

Dharavi slum, India 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 | EN
Source: International Institute for Environment and Development


News and Features

Pakistan’s renewable energy awaits tapping

Pakistan is unable to tap its renewable energy wealth for poor policies.

23 May 2012 | EN

A rice farmer South Asia gets climate-smart learning platform

As South Asia gets a knowledge platform to promote climate-resilient agriculture, experts warn it must reach the region's poor farmers.

8 May 2012 | EN

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.

16 March 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文