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PIEVC Catalogue — A Guide for Selecting Climate Risk Assessment Methods, Data, and Supporting Materials

November 7, 2022

The PIEVC Catalogue is designed to help decision-makers navigate through the different considerations and options for assessing climate change risk and resiliency using the PIEVC Family of Resources. The catalogue guides the users through the objective-setting process and based on their objectives, helps them choose the optimum assessment paths and tools.

Climate Risk Management for infrastructure as part of the NAP in Costa Rica

May 18, 2020

For the transition into a carbon-neutral economy Costa Rica launched in July 2018 an ambitious NAP towards a resilient and decarbonized development with a transformative vision. The fact that 34% of the hydrometeorological losses were related to the infrastructure sector, shed a light on the vulnerability to climate extreme events of this sector. Hence, climate risk management (CRM) for infrastructure has been mainstreamed into the NAP throughout two complementary axes.

Cai Lon – Cai Be sluice gate climate risk assessment

May 4, 2020

An infrastructure-oriented climate risk assessment was piloted for the planned Cai Lon – Cai Be sluice gate system project in the Mekong Delta– an infrastructure investment by the Government of Vietnam with an estimated budget of USD 145 million, starting from 2018 until 2021 with a significant function to prevent salt water intrusion, especially with regards to higher probabilities of severe droughts.

A recipe for the service of climate risk assessment

May 4, 2020

To facilitate and streamline the replica of the Cai Lon-Cai Be sluice gate climate risk assessment in Vietnam, this document provides a detail description of the kind of services needed. Based on the structure of a typical recipe, the provided services are divided in three components; procedure, quantity and costs.

Climate risk assessment on infrastructure: A report about the bridge over the Tempisque river in Guardia, Costa Rica

April 17, 2020

In a nutshell, the report provides decision-makers with necessary information to adopt adaptation measurements towards the maintenance and operation of a climate-resilient bridge. Of equal importance is the development of capacities among as well as the mainstream of the approach. Lastly, the assessment has incentivised to develop of a climate risk assessment tool tailor-made to the Costa Rican context.

Guide de bonnes pratiques pour la conduite d’études de vulnérabilité aux changements climatiques en Afrique de l’Ouest

December 28, 2019

Ce guide pratique vise à présenter les approches utilisées par Climate Analytics dans le cadre du PAS-PNA (co-développement des méthodes et renforcement des capacités) ; à partager les leçons apprises et identifier les pratiques qui fonctionnent bien ; et à fournir un cadre de référence qui puisse permettre aux acteurs/parties-prenantes de reproduire les études de vulnérabilité à travers une approche de renforcement de capacité et en utilisant une méthodologie robuste.

Comprendre et interpréter les sorties de modèles climatiques pour la conduite des études de vulnérabilité

November 28, 2019

Guide à l’attention des praticiens et des chercheurs pour se familiariser avec une gamme variée de sorties de modèles climatiques et pour analyser les résultats des modèles suivant leur contexte.

Case Studies on Integrating Ecosystem Services and Climate Resilience in Infrastructure Development: Lessons for Advocacy

October 14, 2019

With support from GIZ, WWF and Arup conducted a review of innovative practices across several regions of the world that integrate both ecosystem services and climate change projections in planning and design. With 60% of the land expected to be urbanized by 2030 yet to be built, alongside an estimated 25 million km of new roads by 2050, there is urgent need to identify and replicate practices that preserve ecosystem services, enhance climate resilience and mitigate the expected effects of climate change.

The Roles of the Private Sector in Climate Change Adaptation – an Introduction

September 5, 2019

This introduction shows that companies of any size, private associations and cooperatives, banks and investors as well as insurance companies can play three different roles in and for adaptation. They can adapt to climate change, finance climate adaptation of others and support others through products and services for resilience.

Article: Climate Services for a Resilient Infrastructure: Planning Perspectives for a Sustainable Future of Vietnam

April 4, 2019

This article summarizes some initial findings of Viet Nam’s efforts and presents an innovative approach with 3 strategic measures: 1) To enhance provision of user-friendly climate services for infrastructure planners; 2) To enhance the use of climate services and consideration of climate risk assessment for infrastructure planning process and 3) To mainstream the approach of climate-proofing for infrastructure into the SEDP, NDC and NAP of Viet Nam.

Study on Enhancing Climate Services for the Road and Bridges Infrastructure Sector in Costa Rica

April 3, 2019

The study provides an overview of the Climate Service inventory which encompasses currently available Climate Service capacities and specific products. It furthermore reflects the current use and demands of Climate Services from the road infrastructure sector and lays out potential measures for enhancing Climate Services for the road and bridges infrastructure sector as a basis for efficient and effective adaptation planning.

The Relation Between Climate Change Adaptation & Coastal Protection Planning in the Mekong Delta – The Role of Climate Services for the Decision Support System to Avoid Loss & Damage and Minimize Future Costs

April 2, 2019

This essay elaborates on the role of tailor made Climate Services for decision-making advice for coastal infrastructure planning and how Climate Services can be incorporated into the DST handled by the Vietnamese Government.

Orientation Guide on Concepts, Terms and Definitions in the Context of Climate Services & Infrastructure Climate Risk Management

April 2, 2019

This orientation guide is focussing on terms and terminology related to Climate Services on the one side, and infrastructure climate risk management on the other. Hence, this glossary occupies a niche in climate risk research and practice.

Climate Services for Infrastructure Investments – Baseline Assessment Report for the Nile Basin Countries

April 2, 2019

In order to enhance the provision of Climate Services for infrastructure investments, a baseline assessment of available Climate Services has been conducted focusing on the assessment of respective capabilities of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) in Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda.

The Role of Climate Data in the Planning Processes in Germany for Bridges, Hydropower Dams and Coastal Protection

April 2, 2019

This report aims to give an overview of the planning processes in Germany for bridges, hydropower dams and coastal protection and where in such processes climate data are required. Certain codes, standards, norms and regulations will be assessed to understand how the decision making processes are influenced.

Climate Services in Germany – Stakeholders, Challenges, Factors of Success

April 2, 2019

Within the German Adaptation Strategy, municipalities in Germany are given a special role in its implementation and that is why they represent one of the largest target groups for Climate Services. The study provides 6 main recommendations for an enhanced provision and use of Climate Services for adaptation planning in Germany

Assessment of Climate Service Providers Capabilities in Brazil

April 2, 2019

The Assessment of Climate Service Providers Capabilities in Brazil has been conducted as part of the baseline asssessment for the Climate Service for Infrastructure Investment (CSI) project. It demonstrates that a diverse set of stakeholders exist that provides Climate Services for different sectors and decision making context. The report is in Portuguese.

Mainstreaming Adaptation Delhi Workshop Report 2010

March 8, 2017

Second International Workshop on Mainstreaming Adaptation to Climate Change. Managing Adaptation Processes, 10–12 November 2010, New Delhi, organised by ADB, DFID, GTZ, USAID, World Bank Author: GTZ (2010)

International Workshop on Mainstreaming Adaptation to Climate Change

March 8, 2017

International Workshop on Mainstreaming Adaptation to Climate Change. Guidance and Tools GTZ House Berlin, Potsdam Square 28-30 May 2009 organised by DFID, GTZ, USAID, World Bank. Author: GTZ (2009)

Documentation of the Workshop ‘Adaptation to climate change: putting knowledge into action’

March 1, 2017

Documentation of the Workshop ‘Adaptation to climate change: putting knowledge into action’. 24-25 November 2011 in Durban, Republic of South Africa Author: GIZ (2012)

Climate Information Training LGA

March 1, 2017

Documentation of the Training on ‘Understanding Climate Information & Managing Uncertainty’. 19-20 June 2012 in Pasig City, Local Government Academy, Republic of the Philippines, Author: GIZ (2012) Author: GIZ (2012)

Draft Checklist for Climate Information Services

February 28, 2017

A checklist helping adaptation planners prepare climate information for adaptation planning, implementation, and monitoring. Author: GIZ (2013)

Climate Services for Climate-Smart Development: A Preliminary Guide for Investment

February 28, 2017

International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI, 2012): Climate Services for Climate-Smart Development: A Preliminary Guide for Investment Author: International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI, 2012)

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Empowering women for effective climate change adaptation: The Role of the Private Sector

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PrivABoo Investor Meet & Greet | Second edition

E-learning course “Ecosystem-based Adaption (EbA): Working with nature to adapt to a changing climate”

Foundations of Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI) and Impactful Civil Society Engagement

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Launch Event: Synergies Between Biodiversity and Climate Policy Frameworks