Brazil

This paper provides a list of 'policy prescriptions' for eleven of the world's most influential nations to bring to the table of the UN climate negotiations in Cancun, Mexico from 29 November to 10 December, 2010. It reminds the governments and the UN of

This report documents the results and impact of CARE Brasil's work in the coast of Bahia. It addresses the ability of vulnerable communities living in the countryside and in the coast to adapt to social, political and economic changes, as well as climatic

This conference report summarises the key messages conveyed during the debates by the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat) and its partners, both inside and outside government, stating that bridging the urban divide is the starting point

This book presents a multidisciplinary approach to droughts and water allocation in Brazil. It contains eight articles on how society is coping with climate issues, including the role of local culture and public policies:

- A seca de 2005 em Anamã

World Bank Group implementation progress report of the water resources sector strategy:

This report reaffirms the strategic directions for the World Bank Group’s approach to supporting water resources management. It calls for renewed emphasis on: the

Cities & citizens, bridging the urban divide, study 1:

This book addresses the serious challenges for good governance and urban leadership faced by São Paulo, and especailly illegal settlements, often located in high risk areas prone to collapse

Good practice in action:

This publication outlines good practices, providing practical case studies of successful disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation and mitigation projects implemented by ACT members or their partners around the world

Law no. 12,187, of 29th December 2009:

This law institutes the National Policy on Climate Change - PNMC (Política Nacional sobre Mudança do Clima) and establishes its principles, objectives, directives and instruments.