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It proposes using structural and non-structural adaptation measures, including 'no-regrets actions', to mitigate climate impacts projected for 2050 and 2080.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000308#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Water is fundamental to Zimbabwe's economy and social well-being, with irrigated and rain-fed agriculture being primary users, while power production relies heavily on the Zambezi River for hydropower and thermal cooling.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000308#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Zimbabwean government is developing a National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS) to integrate climate change considerations across all economic sectors, with a primary focus on adaptation to minimize social and economic damage.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000308#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The paper identifies adaptation opportunities in the water sector through structural and non-structural measures, emphasizing 'no-regrets actions' that provide value regardless of the actual severity of climate change impacts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000308#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["water management","climate change adaptation","hydropower","mining"],"geography_discussed":["Zambezi River"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy analysis","impact projection"]},{"id":"cdkn-000798","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cdkn-000798","title":"Sustainable urban tourism through low-carbon initiatives: Experiences from Hue and Chiang Mai","publisher":{"name":"Climate and Development Knowledge Network","organization":"climate-and-development-knowledge-network"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2016-02","source_url":"https://cdkn.org/sites/default/files/files/Sustainable-urban-tourism-low-carbon-initiatives-Hue-and-Chiang-Mai1.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The SUT project estimated greenhouse gas emissions from tourism service providers in Chiang Mai and Hue using the Bilan Carbone® tool. 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The report highlights that participatory research and strong political will from city leaders were critical enabling factors, while a lack of technical skills for scientific assessment and high maintenance costs for heritage sites posed significant challenges.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000798#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"In 2011, the tourism sector in Chiang Mai emitted approximately 4.4 million tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2eq), with the transport sector being the primary contributor at 95.8% of total emissions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000798#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Chiang Mai implemented a strategy to promote non-motorised transport (NMT), such as walking and cycling, specifically around the Three Kings Monument. 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