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Scaling up NbS for adaptation in coastal areas
In this webinar, on the 23rd of June, speakers presented coastal adaptation strategies where Nature based Solutions have been used. They explored the challenges and opportunities for upscaling these solutions and discussed the policy framework and financial support to upscale NbS.
Libreville, Gabon: Rapid climate risk assessment
The Global Center on Adaptation has completed the city scoping and rapid climate risk assessment for Libreville, Gabon. The study identifies different climate-related hazards for the city as exclusion of vulnerable people, heat island effects, decrease of air quality and decrease of quality of citizens’ health.
Webinar: Putting water at the center of adaptation
Speakers at the webinar discussed how to put water at the center of adaptation, links with the SDGs, and the WHO's recommendations on how climate change and COVID are linked. They covered community engagement, equity and justice, and principles of water as leverage.
Bizerte, Tunisia; Rapid Climate Risk Assessment
The Global Center on Adaptation has completed the city scoping and rapid climate risk assessment for Bizerte, Tunisia. The study identifies different climate-related hazards for the city, including floods, coastal erosion, salinity, droughts and landslides.
Antananarivo - Rapid Climate Risk Assessment
The Global Center on Adaptation has completed the city scoping and rapid climate risk assessment for Antananarivo, Madagascar. The study identifies different climate-related hazards for the city, including climate migration, informal settlements, social inequality and the socio-economic impacts of climate change.
Urban agriculture
This article provides an overview of the different types of urban agriculture in African countries. These can provide livelihoods, nutritious meals, cooling and flood mitigation/alleviation. The aim is to collect case studies to provide concrete examples for learning and upscaling.
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