Green Initiatives for enhancing Urban Climate Resilience in Southeast Asia
Panelists discussing urban resilience and green initiatives during the webinar.

Green Initiatives for enhancing Urban Climate Resilience in Southeast Asia

Panelists discussing urban resilience and green initiatives during the webinar. Recent scientific research has suggested that green initiatives can increase urban resilience against climate change. By reducing urban heat island effects, increasing…

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Webinar: Green Initiatives for enhancing Urban Climate Resilience in Southeast Asia

View and download the high resolution webinar poster here. Green Initiatives consist of environmentally friendly techniques and utilizes natural processes and ecosystem services to address the challenges present in urban areas/cities.…

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Adapting Cities for Climate Resilience: My Tho city and Nam Dinh city in Viet Nam

shutterstock_501803197 Cities around the globe are threatened by climate-related hazards such as cyclones, floods, droughts, sea level rise, heatwaves and landslides. Around 130 port cities with over one million inhabitants…

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Enhancing urban resilience to disasters and climate change <br> <i>Glimpse of Year 2020</i>
A detailed map showing Storm Surge Hazard in different wards and villages in Dala Township, Myanmar.

Enhancing urban resilience to disasters and climate change
Glimpse of Year 2020

Bangkok, Thailand Enhancing urban resilience to disasters and climate change Glimpse of Year 2020 Urbanization in coastal areas leads to increased development, population growth and density near waterfronts that exacerbate…

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Glimpse of Year 2020
Brainstorming mental health and psychosocial support in the New Normal
Webinar participants discussing the impacts of COVID-19 on mental health.

Brainstorming mental health and psychosocial support in the New Normal

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Bangkok, Thailand The loss of loved ones and livelihoods combined with the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 can enhance stress, anxiety, depression and mental health problems. Furthermore, the marginalization of people with…

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Towards urban resilience to climate extremes in Yangon
Participants listening attentively at the workshop.

Towards urban resilience to climate extremes in Yangon

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Over 70 participants of a 2-day workshop on urban resilience discussed the potential impacts of climate extremes and other disaster risks on the township of Dala, located on the southern…

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