Geographic information system
Identifying hotspots in land use land cover change and the drivers in a semi-arid region of India
This paper used satellite images and data to identify areas in semi-arid India that have experienced land use and land cover changes over the last 3 decades and explores their potential drivers
Screening for natural hazards to inform a climate change risk assessment for Scotland’s historic environment
Find out how Historic Environment Scotland developed a GIS-based approach to screen their properties for climate-related natural hazards such as flooding, coastal erosion and ground instability.
The NEW weADAPT – now at a screen near you!
This article describes the new features of weADAPT.
Weather Data Platform for Improved Agriculture and Climate Adaptation
aWhere Weatherprovides users with a powerful research and decision-making tool for use in agricultural development and environmental initiatives.
Climate Data Capture and Management in the Lake Chilwa Basin: Status, Challenges and Opportunities
This study analysed the capacity of 20 weather observation stations in providing reliable and adequate climate data for effective climate change adaptation in the Lake Chilwa Basin, Malawi.
Tools and Methods
It is important to distinguish between tools aimed at climate impact assessments, for example crop models or water planning models,...
Adaption of grassland butterflies to climate change
Image: Traditionally managed semi-natural grasslands harbour a high biodiversity, and often also red-listed plants, butterflies and other insect species. Photo:...
The weADAPT Adaptation Layer for Google Earth
Working with Google Foundation the prototype has been redesigned to be an integral part of the weADAPT platform for climate change adaptation.
Step 2: Assessing Conditions and Trends
Guiding question: What are the major climate variables of concern currently? How do there vary spatially? In a national study,...
Methodology of Bhutan NCAP Project
Overview of the methodology An overview of the methodology used in the preparation of hazard maps is shown in the...