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The institutional structures and processes that drive decision-making and management of DRR programs at regional, national and local level. This theme also includes institutions, legislations, policies and coordination mechanisms such as regional and national platforms.

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A group of pedestrians are stranded during heavy flooding in Karachi, Pakistan
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COP29: Climate change could kill millions — and world leaders must work to limit fatalities

Crop failures, droughts, flooding, extreme weather, wildfires and rising seas are highly lethal. It is essential that policymakers begin considering the number of premature deaths expected from any emissions that may result from their decision.
Conversation Media Group, the
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International Conference on Climate Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East: Revival of the Cyprus Initiative on climate change announced by President of the Republic

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides announced the revival and strengthening of the Initiative undertaken by the Republic of Cyprus in 2019 to address the impacts of Climate Change in the region.
The Cyprus Institute
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Is Cop29 a waste of time? Not if rich countries commit to paying for climate damage in developing world

The stakes are huge for low- and middle-income countries. Extreme weather, along with slower impacts like sea-level rise or soil degradation, can hurl developing countries into spiralling debt, forcing them pay to rebuild over and over again.
Conversation Media Group, the
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States are exploring paths to finance climate resilient infrastructure

To judge how policymakers address fiscal challenges, The Pew Charitable Trusts examined the current landscape of climate resilience funding and financing strategies in all 50 states in 2023 and 2024.
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Flooded street in the city of York in the United Kingdom. The first story of the red brickstone houses is under water.
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Harnessing England’s Biodiversity Net Gain legislation to amplify urban flood risk management

Maeve Sherry argues that the best way to defend urban areas in the UK from flood risk is to seek nature-based solutions like green spaces, wetlands and parks and use the biodiversity net gain legislation to achieve this.
London School of Economics and Political Science, the
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Why gender equality must be part of global climate finance reform initiatives

Several recent initiatives have targeted the reform of the global finance and development system but they have fallen short on considering gender inequalities. The authors discuss how a re-envisioning could ensure more inclusive and effective outcomes.
London School of Economics and Political Science, the
Cover and source: World Bank
Documents and publications

Djibouti country climate and development report

The Djibouti Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) highlights the critical climate challenges facing Djibouti and identifies key policy reforms and investments to strengthen the country's resilience.
Cover and source: World Bank
Documents and publications

Yemen country climate and development report

The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Yemen uses a scenario-based approach to navigate the complex nexus of development, conflict, and climate change.
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