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Stephane Hallegatte
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Unbreakable: building the resilience of the poor in the face of natural disasters
Whenever disaster strikes, it leaves more than just a trail of devastation - it also leaves communities further in the grip of poverty. And yet, when we hear of natural disasters today, their financial cost - that is, the damage inflicted on buildings, infrastructure, and agricultural production - is what catches the headlines. New research...
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Decarbonizing development: three steps to a zero-carbon future
This report lays out three steps for a smooth transition to a zero-carbon future and provides data, examples and policy advice to help countries makes the shift. Overview Getting to zero net emissions and stabilizing climate change starts with planning for the long-term future and not stopping at short-term goals. It means getting prices right...