For megacities located in low-lying coastal areas, the threat of climate change is an added stressor to rapid population growth, as well as economic, social, health and cultural challenges.
Indigenous people are among the most directly affected by climate change. Yet, there is limited understanding of the health dimensions of climate change and opportunities for adaptation among indigenous populations.
To date, projections of future climate change have been based on averaged temperatures over decades. But at local and regional levels, climate variability and the occurrence of extreme events affect communities the most.
The Caribbean is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to the impacts of climate change.
The world became predominantly urban in 2007. Urbanization brings with it possibilities of improved access to jobs, goods, and services for poor people in developing countries.
Significant gaps remain in our knowledge about the real and potential consequences of climate risks based on a population’s level of vulnerability; the effectiveness of monitoring, warning, and emergency response systems; and relevant indicators f