Monthly Archives: August 2016

Vietnam Urban Areas to Integrate between Green Growth and Climate Change Resilience

The Vietnam forum on urban planning and development towards green growth and climate resilience was jointly held by the Ministry of Construction, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), and the Quang Ngai provincial People’s Committee from  August 23 – … Continue reading

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Turning Plans into Action at Asia Pacific NAMA Market Place

Building on the fresh momentum resulting from the Paris Climate Change Agreement, 2016 is a crucial year to translate global commitments on climate change and development finance into concrete actions and plans. In light of this, the UNFCCC secretariat has … Continue reading

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$81 Billion Mobilized In 2015 to Tackle Climate Change – Joint MDB Report

Climate finance totaling $81 billion was mobilized for projects funded by the world’s six largest multilateral development banks (MDBs) in 2015. This included $25 billion of MDBs’ direct climate finance, combined with a further $56 billion from other investors. The … Continue reading

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Local Authorities and Communities Working Together to Build Resilience

ISET projects to deliver an early warning system for floods, riverbank erosion control measures and reducing the prevalence of dengue fever, all have something in common; successful collaboration between the community and government. In Quy Nhon, local communities, with training … Continue reading

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