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Research briefs

Green roofs can cool cities and save energy: modelling

New research shows rooftop greenery coverage can help cool down a major city while reducing energy demand.
University of New South Wales
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Documents and publications

Republic of Korea's adaptation communication

This submission serves as the first Adaptation Communication from the ROK, tracking sustained efforts and actions towards adaptation, as required by Article 7, Paragraphs 10 and 11 of the Paris Agreement and Decision 9/CMA.1.
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Documents and publications

Trilateral best practices report- Tools and technologies for earthquake risk management: Sharing experience from Northeast Asia

This report brings together best practices in earthquake risk reduction from China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, as well as Mongolia, which were shared in a regional online workshop organized by TCS and UNDRR.
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Documents and publications

Macroscale impact assessment of flood damage reduction from climate change adaptation policies

This study quantified the reduction in flood damage through the implementation of adaptation policies using the nonlinear flood damage function.
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Policies and plans

Korea's adaptation strategy to climate change

Developed in 2010 jointly by 13 government departments, Korea 's national climate change adaptation plan envisions the establishment of a safe society and support for green growth through climate change adaptation.
Research briefs

Accurate forecasting of the required precipitation for a recent drought recovery

New research employed multi-model projections using the self-calibrating Effective Drought Index (scEDI) to predict drought and recommend the cumulative precipitation necessary for recovery.
Pohang University of Science and Technology
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Documents and publications

Managing the public health impact of chemical incidents in the Republic of Korea: case study

The Republic of Korea has fortified its response to chemical incidents, aligning with WHO guidelines and the International Health Regulations. Korea’s commitment to managing chemical incidents and public health is demonstrated.
Ulsan City Republic of Korea
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Industrial powerhouse commits on resilience

UNDRR recognized Ulsan Metropolitan City as the latest Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) Resilience Hub. Ulsan is the home to many of Korea’s industries which have powered the country’s remarkable economic development.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Office in Incheon for Northeast Asia and Global Education and Training Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction
Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030)
Ulsan Metropolitan City

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