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Bangladeshi refugees

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.

14 February 2013 | EN | FR

Asia–Pacific Analysis: Pushing for a strong climate change policy

Although the region is not a big polluter, the threat of climate change means it should lead the way on cuts, argues Crispin Maslog.

30 January 2013 | EN

Selling solar photovoltaics in Kenya

Building support for locally relevant climate tech

Climate Innovation Centers can promote clean technologies but need backing with a coordinated effort, says policy specialist Ambuj Sagar.

3 January 2013 | EN | FR

In Perspective: A fatal gap between science and policy?

Journalists can help the developed world take responsibility for climate change by making it relevant to readers' lives, says David Dickson.

21 December 2012 | EN | ES | 中文

Earthquake damage in Japan

Acting on disaster warnings: Don't miss the human factor

We need to understand why some people act on early warnings while others ignore them, says disaster preparedness specialist Sudhir Kumar.

17 October 2012 | EN | ES

Agroforestry in Indonesia

Let's add climate knowledge to agroforestry plans

We need to know more about how smallholder agroforestry can help farmers adapt to climate change, write James Roshetko and Rodel Lasco.

1 October 2012 | EN | ES

Asia–Pacific Analysis: The slow road to green energy

More AsiaPacific countries need to embrace renewable energy and follow the first tentative steps of some governments, says Crispin Maslog.

28 September 2012 | EN

Girls reading with solar lights

Climate change policy should pass a 'human rights test'

Using the human rights framework to tackle challenging ethical questions can guide climate policy, argues political philosopher Simon Caney.

26 September 2012 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

'Algal biofuels are no energy panacea'

Algal biofuels, like crops, demand land, water, fertilisers, pesticides and inputs that are costly for India, says Hoysall Chanakya.

11 June 2012 | EN

Solar panel in Lesotho

Sustainability hinges on local policies, not global goals

Sustainable development targets will work only if they engage with the realities of national politics, says policy expert Matthew Lockwood.

5 June 2012 | EN | ES | FR

Asia–Pacific Analysis: Support for adaptation is a must

Forecast to be underwater by 2050, the Pacific island states must plan for climate adaptation, with global support, urges Crispin Maslog.

31 May 2012 | EN

Farmer, India

Transforming small-scale agriculture for green economies

Peter Messerli and colleagues argue that reforms in agricultural policy will be needed to build green economies in the developing world.

Source: NCCR North–South

21 February 2012 | EN

Pacific islands to map coastal hazards

Support community mapping for climate adaptation

Improving access to information technology can help communities assess their own vulnerability and boost local planning, says John Waugh.

8 February 2012 | EN | ES

Men setting up solar panels in rural village

Affordable solar power for the poor is within reach

Business models that pair up cheap solar technologies with cell-phone services can provide the poor with renewable energy, says Carl Pope.

Source: Yale Environment 360

10 January 2012 | EN | ES

Africa Analysis: Seize the moment on climate tech

Africa must make sure its grassroots innovations can benefit from a new global green technology support mechanism, argues Linda Nordling.

6 January 2012 | EN | FR

Climate change 'will raise risks for millions'

Vulnerability analyses: getting back to basics

Analysing vulnerability to climate change must go beyond stating obvious problems to become truly useful, argues Marcus Moench.

Source: IIED

10 November 2011 | EN

Africa Analysis: Regional climate plan deserves support

A new southern African climate plan is impressive, but needs more funding if it is to plug the continent's data gap, writes Linda Nordling.

7 July 2011 | EN

Cities are crucial for climate mitigation

Cities are vulnerable to climate change but can adapt with policymaking informed by sound science says Cynthia Rosenweig and colleagues.

Source: Nature

27 October 2010 | EN

Cycling through flood, Sudan

Water security in an uncertain world

Policymakers must find flexible plans to ensure water security despite the uncertainties of climate change, says climate scientist Mark New.

15 September 2010 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Latin America ‘must encourage low-carbon markets’

The challenge for Latin American and Caribbean governments is to combine an approach to development with low-carbon emissions, says Omar Vidal.

Source: El Universal

3 May 2010 | ES