Decisions concerning climate change adaptation are necessarily made by local and national governments, but households, community groups and private enterprises need to be informed so that they can make decisions within their own spheres of influen
Chilika is a brackish coastal lagoon and biodiversity hotspot situated in the eastern state of Orissa, India.
The Middle Hills in the Nepal Himalayas are home to a large part of the country's population. This area has been identified as particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
The Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) was established in 1997 with the dual purpose of helping developing countries achieve sustainable development (as defined nationally) and industrialized countries achieve compliance with (bind
This project seeks to improve incentives and opportunities for households in southern Zambia and southwestern Zimbabwe to cope with climate change.
The effects of climate change on Southeast Asia are well documented. Temperature increases have the potential to reduce water availability, affecting crop yields and food security.
According to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), 60% of the world's population will reside in urban areas by the year 2025. The urban hinterlands or periurban areas are also expected to experience considerable growth.
Energy is critical in managing the distribution and quality of water.
The Indus river basin is home to the largest contiguous surface irrigation system in the world.
Lack of safe, affordable, accessible and dignified sanitation facilities is the daily reality of poor women in cities around the world.