Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management: Articles
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Focus on Energy to Achieve Paris Goals
Hironori Hamanaka believes Asia and its approach to energy will be critical to the success of the Paris Agreement on climate change. -
Wake-up Call: Asia-Pacific Needs to Act Now on Climate Change
Leading climate scientist Hans Joachim Schellnhuber sees dire consequences in store for Asia and the Pacific; but says smart action now can help stem the tide. -
What Does Climate Change Mean for Asia’s Future Infrastructure?
Asia needs to invest $1.7 trillion a year in infrastructure to maintain growth—16% of the funds are needed for climate adaptation and mitigation measures. -
Low Carbon Growth in Asia: 12 Things to Know
Asia needs to embrace green growth by expanding its economies while reducing the emissions that drive climate change, according to the Asian Development Outlook Update 2016. -
El Niño, Poor Water Management, and Climate Change Bringing Droughts to Asia and the Pacific
Seasonal dry periods across the region have worsened for a variety of reasons but many countries are finding solutions -
What Does the Paris Climate Deal Mean for Asia and the Pacific?
At the 2015 Paris Climate Conference in December, 195 nations agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions to limit the rise in the global average temperature to below 2 degrees compared to pre-industrial levels. -
Asia Needs Finance, Technology, Know-how from COP21 Climate Agreement
More than ever, Asia and the Pacific needs finance, technology and know-how from the COP21 climate agreement to help the region win the fight against climate change. -
Agriculture, Food Security, and Climate Change: 12 Things to Know
As ADB’s developing member countries continue to evolve from low-income to middle-income countries, enhancing food security for their populations is one of the means to achieve the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals agenda. -
Countering Climate Extremes Key to Asia’s Food Future
The Asian Development Bank is helping the fight against the extremes of climate change and food security for Asia's future. -
Getting Asia Moving without Contributing to Climate Change
The Asian Development Bank is helping developing countries in Asia and the Pacific re-think the way people and goods are moved within and across borders.