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The report segments coastal Connecticut residents into five groups based on hurricane attitudes: the 'First Out', 'Constrained', 'Optimists', 'Reluctant', and 'Diehards'. It analyzes how risk perception, perceived barriers, and trust in authority influence evacuation decisions, noting that while local official orders are the most effective trigger for all groups, different segments require different interventions ranging from resource assistance to risk education.

The paper analyzes Zambia's climate change framework and the influence of development cooperation, finding that donors have been central to shaping the national agenda and institutional structures. It identifies that the Zambian government's interests in climate change are driven by the need for funding for civil service activities, the management of political sensitivities regarding food security and disasters, and the mitigation of threats to political stability and the national economy.

The document examines how Cape Town and eThekwini integrated climate change into their statutory Integrated Development Plans (IDPs), highlighting that prior climate initiatives, political leadership, and research were critical for success. While IDPs are essential for resource allocation and strategic focus, the brief argues that mainstreaming alone is insufficient and must be supported by sectoral plans, by-laws, and capacity building.

The report assesses climate change adaptation preparedness in southern Africa to support requests for finance and fund administration. Focusing on Zimbabwe, it finds that the country lacks a specific climate change policy, relying instead on fragmented sectoral policies across environment, water, agriculture, and disaster management, highlighting a need for mainstreaming and harmonisation.

The 2012 SAIIA Young Leaders Declaration calls for international and national action on environmental sustainability, the eradication of poverty in Least Developed Countries, and the transition to renewable energy in South Africa. It further advocates for universal education through improved infrastructure and teacher support, and proposes a specific structural reform of the UN Security Council to ensure fairer regional representation, particularly for Africa.

The report assesses critical security and political risks across several African nations. In Libya, it highlights the challenges of the National Transitional Council (NTC) in establishing law and order and an inclusive government post-Gaddafi. In Egypt, it examines the volatile transition under the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCOAF) and the rising influence of Islamist groups. In Guinea, it analyzes the fragility of democracy following an attempted coup in July 2011. In Malawi, it details the economic and political crisis resulting from the suspension of UK budget support and violent protests. Finally, it reviews the AU's response to the severe drought and famine in the Horn of Africa, specifically Somalia, under the principle of non-indifference.

Using GIS methodology and 2006 census data, the document identifies that approximately 19 million people in the 23 coastal states of the conterminous U.S. live within 1 km of the shoreline, and 11.6 million live below a three-meter elevation. Florida, Louisiana, and New York have the highest absolute numbers of people living below 3 meters, while states like Rhode Island and Maine have high relative shares of their population within 1 km of the coast. These populations are identified as highly vulnerable to the combined effects of projected sea-level rise—estimated by the IPCC to be 18-59 cm by 2100—and increased cyclone activity.

The IAI's 2007-2008 program focuses on implementing the human dimensions program (SGP-HD), expanding the CRN II network with climate and ocean linkages, and pursuing funding for Andean biodiversity and rural development. Key operational goals include developing a Strategic Plan, organizing a colloquium with NCAR, and conducting training on river use in semi-arid regions of Brazil.

The IAI Directorate report for 2006-2007 outlines the institute's efforts to integrate global change science with policy, specifically focusing on land-use change in the La Plata Basin and the impacts of biofuels. The report highlights the implementation of Collaborative Research Networks (CRN I and II), the success of Training Institute Seed Grants (TISG) in fostering multidisciplinary networks across 19 countries, and new strategic partnerships with organizations like IDRC, NCAR, and the Asia-Pacific Network. It also details capacity-building efforts through summer schools and internships, and fundraising initiatives targeting the MacArthur Foundation for biodiversity research in the Andes.

Between October 1997 and January 1998, the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and partners conducted three regional workshops in Lima, Peru; Montevideo, Uruguay; and Fortaleza, Brazil. These meetings aimed to use probabilistic seasonal forecast information to reduce socioeconomic disruption caused by the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO). The workshops involved climate scientists and stakeholders from sectors such as health, agriculture, and fisheries to create regional precipitation forecasts and design pilot application projects. Specific forecasts for the 1997-98 period predicted above-normal rainfall for coastal Ecuador and northern Peru, while predicting drier than normal conditions for most of northeast South America, including northern parts of Northeast Brazil.

The document outlines a simulation where a Disaster Management Officer conducts a climate vulnerability and risk assessment in Krishna Nagar. Through in-character interviews and group discussions, participants explore how individual attributes influence vulnerability to floods and collaboratively develop and refine climate change adaptation plans based on local perspectives.

The document presents a character profile of a 35-year-old IT-savvy public institution employee living in Krishna Nagar. The persona is used to simulate how specific socio-economic factors—such as long working hours, reliance on digital information, and concerns over job security due to mobility issues—affect an individual's engagement with community flood meetings and their experience of disaster impacts, including rising food and bottled water costs.

The document outlines a character profile for a 26-year-old married man and father of four who is a livestock herder. The persona is designed to illustrate the intersection of climate impacts, such as recurrent floods, and personal vulnerabilities, including physical impairment from conflict and mental health struggles. The scenario focuses on the challenges of accessing weather forecasts and fodder/water information to manage livestock risks and the potential impact of new information services and credit initiatives for women.

The document presents a character profile for a simulation exercise involving a resident of Krishna Nagar. The persona describes the personal and community impacts of flooding, including blocked roads, overflowing drains, water contamination, electricity outages, and increased grocery prices. It highlights barriers to community participation for youth, such as parental security concerns and academic priorities, while expressing interest in a volunteer network to support residents during water logging and flood events.

The document presents a character study of a 13-year-old girl from a socially marginalised class to highlight how gender, age, and socio-economic status exacerbate vulnerability to floods. It details how floods lead to school absenteeism due to security fears, financial instability caused by rising food prices, and the burden of household chores in semi-permanent housing. The persona emphasizes that participation in disaster management or water-saving projects is contingent upon guaranteed personal safety and the ability to balance such activities with education and domestic duties.

The document presents a character study of a 28-year-old transgender female living in a shanty, designed for a group discussion on disaster management. It highlights how social discrimination, lack of literacy, and precarious housing exacerbate the impacts of floods, including health risks from drain water, food insecurity due to price hikes, and exclusion from public gatherings and official aid.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Accreditation Panel recommends the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for accreditation as a regional entity for 'small' projects (up to USD 50 million) with a high environmental and social risk category (Category A/I-1). The CDB demonstrated strong fiduciary standards, a track record of mobilizing approximately USD 200 million for climate action, and a robust gender equality policy. However, accreditation is conditional upon the CDB establishing a public system for reporting the progress of grant-funded projects and finalizing a permanent external communications mechanism for environmental and social complaints.

The project aims to reduce community vulnerability to climate change and improve livelihoods by mainstreaming adaptation into national policies and development plans. In Mozambique, the focus is on community-based forest fire management and early warning systems. In Kenya, the project implements drought-resistant crops and improved agricultural techniques. In Rwanda, the effort centers on increasing the resilience of the hydropower sector through natural resource management and energy planning. Regional knowledge sharing involves pilot countries and observer nations Tanzania and Madagascar.