Documents and publications

This study evaluates the impact of sand dams on resilience to climate variability and changes through a participatory case study approach in the Shashe catchment, a semi-arid catchment shared by Botswana and Zimbabwe.

In this review, the authors examine how investments in food, land and water systems can reduce the risk of crises if aligned to harness multiple benefits.

As the topic of a climate-resilient built environment is not specifically encompassed by any single EU policy file, this publication argues that consistency between adaptation and buildings policy could be boosted by a European Commission-led EU strategy.

This paper aims to contribute to the global efforts to enhance flood resilience in urban areas by introducing a physical vulnerability index for buildings in flood-prone urban areas and exploring its connection with flood hazard.

The talking points come from previous SEM position papers for UNFCCC processes. They were written in collaboration with the SEM Climate Working Group and represent the collective contributions of its sixteen stakeholder constituencies.

The guide provides civil society organisations with a tried and tested approach for developing locally led solutions to the disaster risk challenges that are unique to their communities.

As part of an effort to ensure that stakeholders have the best information, this Handbook provides the reader with a baseline understanding of Mauritius’ national entities involved in disaster management and climate change action.

This policy brief addresses the critical challenge of climate change adaptation in Somaliland, where the impacts of climate change have led to severe social, economic, political, and ecological consequences.