Climate change adaptation
Alternative labels
Climate resilience
Adaptive capacity
Guide
Addressing the most vulnerable first – pro-poor climate action in informal settlements
Urbanization is one of the global megatrends of our time, unstoppable and irreversible. In 30 years, two-thirds of the world’s population will live in urban areas; 90 per cent of this urban growth will take place in less developed regions such as East Asia, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. These are regions where capacity and...
Policy report
Investing in climate solutions for New Zealand
In October 2018, IGCC convened a workshop in Auckland to look at how to invest in climate solutions in New Zealand. This report captures the current climate finance landscape in New Zealand, some of the key insights to emerge from the workshop discussion and recommendations for next steps which IGCC will take forward.
Journal article
Addressing the carbon footprint of health organisations: eight lessons for implementation
The scientific evidence for global warming is overwhelming. Health organisations, as large carbon polluters, are at significant ‘carbon risk’ and must act to reduce their carbon emissions.
Policy
National policy on climate change and disaster-induced displacement: Vanuatu
This policy aims to help guide emergency and development planners to work with the Government of Vanuatu to address the needs of all communities affected by displacement.
Report
Unlocking the inclusive growth story of the 21st Century: accelerating climate action in urgent times
The growth story of the 21st Century can unlock unprecedented opportunities of a strong, sustainable, inclusive economy. The benefits of climate action are greater than ever before, while the costs of inaction continue to mount. It is time for a decisive shift to a new climate economy.