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The document examines climate-related agricultural losses in the Karamoja region of Uganda, highlighting that recent droughts have caused production losses of 50% to 100% for some households. It projects future losses of 9% to 32% of total production by 2050 and identifies significant yield reductions for maize and beans. The study recommends prioritizing water availability, crop diversification, and livestock support to build resilience.

The document examines the vulnerability of Arabica coffee in Uganda's Bududa District to climate variability and projected climate change. It compares 'Business as Usual' (BAU) with 'Climate Smart Agriculture' (CSA) scenarios, finding that CSA—which includes tree planting, mulching, and trench construction—offers a higher Internal Rate of Return (IRR) than BAU under both current and future conditions. The study suggests that combining CSA with institutional support could sustain coffee cultivation, though it notes that estimates are preliminary and require further research and piloting.

The document examines the economic risks of deforestation in Aceh, specifically linking palm oil expansion on peatlands to increased flooding and potential 'stranded assets'. It argues that increasing agricultural productivity for palm oil and rice can meet government production targets while reducing the need for land conversion and protecting the Leuser Ecosystem.

The document outlines how climate-driven events like sea level rise, temperature increases, and extreme weather lead to human consequences such as dislocation, disease, and infrastructure damage, which in turn violate rights to life, health, water, and housing.

The document outlines how climate change acts as a public health threat in Canada, increasing healthcare costs and deaths. It highlights that vulnerability is driven by social determinants—exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity—and argues that governments must invest in both emergency response and the reduction of underlying social inequalities to mitigate these risks.

Climate change poses a significant threat to public health in Canada, with costs expected to increase as impacts intensify. Vulnerability is driven by social determinants—exposure, sensitivity, and capacity to adapt—meaning the impacts will not be felt equally across the population. Projected annual costs by the end of the century vary by emissions scenario, with heat-related productivity losses and deaths representing major financial burdens. Effective adaptation requires both treating immediate symptoms through emergency response and addressing root causes like economic inequity and food insecurity.

The report identifies a significant gap in Canada's climate adaptation efforts, characterized by fragmented governance and insufficient funding. It proposes that a new National Adaptation Strategy must move beyond previous frameworks by establishing risk-based national priorities, concrete short-term implementation plans, coordinated multi-level governance, and a transparent monitoring and evaluation system to ensure accountability and measurable results.

The Canadian Climate Institute warns that without policy changes, Canada could build over 150,000 homes in very high flood hazard areas and 220,000 in high wildfire hazard municipalities by 2030. This could lead to combined annual damages of up to $3 billion. The report argues that redirecting just 3% of planned new homes (approximately 150,000 units) away from high-flood hazard areas could reduce flood risk to new housing by nearly 80%. Key recommendations include strengthening provincial land use policies, reforming disaster assistance to deter risky development, updating hazard maps, and mandating risk disclosure in real estate transactions.

The report finds that while a majority of Ohioans believe global warming is happening and support clean energy transitions, there is significant uncertainty regarding scientific consensus and the likelihood of successful collective action. A large portion of the population perceives increased flooding and heat waves in the state and believes that corporations, citizens, and government officials should all do more to address the issue.

The report finds that while 70% of Columbus residents believe global warming is happening and many are worried about it, there is significant uncertainty regarding scientific consensus and personal experience with its effects. A majority support clean energy transitions and believe the U.S. should reduce emissions regardless of other countries' actions, though they remain skeptical about humanity's collective will to successfully reduce global warming.

A survey of 10,660 UK residents reveals high levels of climate change awareness, with 86% believing it is happening and 75% attributing it to human activity. While 80% of respondents express worry about climate change and 82% support renewable energy, personal risk perception is lower than concern for future generations. The report also details local environmental experiences, noting that 68% of respondents experienced at least one environmental problem in the past year, most notably severe storms and flooding.

The document provides data tables tracking U.S. public worry about extreme heat and other environmental threats from March 2018 to April 2023. It shows a general increase in the percentage of people who are 'very' or 'moderately' worried about extreme heat, peaking at 49% in December 2022.

The report provides a comprehensive list of public laws from 2017 to 2022 that address climate adaptation, focusing heavily on national security, disaster relief, and infrastructure resilience. Key legislative trends include the integration of climate risk into Department of Defense (DoD) planning, the expansion of pre-disaster mitigation funding through the Disaster Recovery Reform Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and targeted conservation efforts for forests, wetlands, and the Arctic. The document details specific mandates for flood mapping, sea-level rise projections for military installations, and the creation of specialized funds for community resilience and drought management.

The document provides a set of policy recommendations aimed at the 117th Congress to improve coastal resilience in the United States. It emphasizes the integration of climate justice, the use of nature-based solutions, and the necessity of basing federal decision-making on future climate projections rather than historical data. The recommendations are supported by regional models, such as Louisiana's LA SAFE initiative and living shoreline projects in North Carolina, highlighting the need for community-centered planning and updated benefit-cost analysis tools.

The document discusses how shifting rainfall patterns and rising carbon dioxide levels are increasing the frequency of extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, leading to significant economic losses and threats to global food security. It attributes 90 percent of global warming to human activity and advocates for the deployment of emissions-reduction technologies and climate adaptation measures to minimize future risks.

The report identifies severe coastal erosion, flooding, fishery decline, and poor waste management as existential threats to Saint-Louis, Senegal. After evaluating eighteen financial instruments, it recommends the use of Impact Bonds due to their flexibility in scale, capacity to crowd in private capital, and focus on measurable outcomes. The report suggests potential applications for these bonds in waste management, sustainable tourism, and aquaculture, particularly targeting youth and women.

The RE-ACT project aims to protect 40,000 small and medium-sized farmers in Guyana's coastal regions (Regions 2-6) from climate-induced floods, droughts, and saltwater intrusion. The initiative focuses on two main components: the transfer of climate-resilient crop and pasture varieties and the strengthening of institutional and community-level water management. With a total indicative cost of USD 55.72 million, the project will implement Farmer Field Schools (FFS) to train farmers in adaptive management and establish a more coordinated national water governance framework, including the proposed creation of a National Water Council.

The document details the process and outcomes of the City of Cape Town's initial attempt to analyze its 10-year capital portfolio for climate resilience. It identifies eight key lessons, emphasizing the need for consolidated databases, a focus on climate-related shocks, and the development of project typologies. The analysis revealed significant under-tagging of resilience projects by project managers, particularly in the Human Settlements directorate, and highlights the importance of secondary resilience benefits from primary mandates. The report concludes with a roadmap to mature the resilience assessment process by 2025.

The document outlines the impacts of anthropogenic climate change on water security across the Americas, highlighting increased variability in the water cycle, glacier loss in the Andes, and water scarcity in North America. It emphasizes that current adaptation practices are becoming insufficient and advocates for equitable, inclusive, and transformational policies that integrate indigenous knowledge and intersectoral coordination to reduce future risks.

The GovernAgua project analyzed six river basins in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay to identify how to improve water governance in the face of complex crises. Findings indicate that while water crises often lead to improved biophysical monitoring, responses remain predominantly reactive. The project advocates for a shift toward anticipatory governance, interdisciplinary practices, and stronger science-policy-society dialogue to address the fragmented management between environmental protection and agricultural productivity.