climate extremes
What global warming of 1.5°C and higher means for Ghana
This infographic illustrates the impacts of different levels of global warming for the local climate extremes and the vulnerable sectors of Ghana.
What global warming of 1.5°C and higher means for Ethiopia
This infographic illustrates the impacts of different levels of global warming on the local climate extremes and the vulnerable sectors of Ethiopia.
What global warming of 1.5°C and higher means for Namibia
This infographic illustrates the potential impacts of global warming of 1.5°C and above on the local climate extremes and vulnerable sectors of Namibia.
Are European decision-makers preparing for high-end climate change?
Are European decision-makers preparing for high-end climate change? This paper, delivered by the IMPRESSIONS project, investigates.
Disasters and national economic resilience: An analysis of BRACED countries
This paper aims to provide an analysis of economic resilience at the national level, presenting broad changes in resilience to climate extremes over a 42 year period.
The climate change, migration and economic development nexus in North Africa: An overview
This article addresses the climate change and migration nexus from the perspective of disaster risks and employment, and focuses on Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt.
Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX)
This report presents key findings from the Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX).
Climate Change and Extreme Weather: Designing Adaptation Policy: Background Report
The report begins by examining climate change and extreme weather in Canada. A policy framework identifies goals, principles and instruments associated with effective climate adaptation policy. Finally, the report analyzes two sectors that are particularly sensitive to extreme weather events—emergency management and infrastructure—and identifies specific adaptation actions in these areas.