Framework for Community-Based Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment in Mountain Areas

Submitted by andrea on Thu, 2011-03-24 09:52
Author(s):
Mirjam Macchi
Year:
2011
City:
Kathmandu
Publisher:
ICIMOD
Pages:
32
Summary:

Abstract: People living in mountain ecosystems in the developing world are particularly vulnerable to climate change as a result of their high dependence on natural resources for their livelihoods, comparatively higher exposure to extreme events, and widespread poverty and marginalisation. However, little is known about the impacts of climate change on these communities, people's perceptions of change, or their capacity to adapt. In order to identify the key determinants for future adaptation, we need to have a much better understanding of these issues.

Funding Source:
SDC

Global Adaptation Atlas

Submitted by andrea on Thu, 2010-01-07 04:46
Summary:

The Adaptation Atlas is a dynamic mapping tool, developed by Resources for the Future, in collaboration with a diverse network of partners.

As adaptation is both a global and a local problem affecting populations and ecosystems around the world, it is natural that responses will be sector-, site-, and population-specific. Success depends on site-specific attention and effective large-scale real-time coordination of impacts and actions.

Global Health Risks: Mortality and burden of disease attributable to selected major risks

Submitted by andrea on Mon, 2010-01-04 09:14
Author(s):
Colin Mathers, Gretchen Stevens and Maya Mascarenhas.
Year:
2009
City:
Geneva
Publisher:
World Health Organization
Pages:
70
Summary:

Full Report

This report uses updated information from WHO programmes and scientific studies for both exposure data and the causal associations of risk exposure to disease and injury outcomes. It applies these updated risk analyses to the latest regional estimates of mortality and disease burden for a comprehensive set of diseases and injuries for the year 2004.