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The report examines the intensifying flood risk in Da Nang, Vietnam, driven by a combination of rapid urbanization, land-use change, tidal flooding, and heavy rainfall. It specifically analyzes how climate change is expected to alter the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events—currently caused by typhoons or localized storms—and increase sea levels, potentially leading to unprecedented flooding levels when coupled with continued urban development.

The document describes a programme in Gorakhpur, India, aimed at integrating climate change concerns into disaster management planning. It highlights the use of India's Disaster Management Act (2005) and a 'Shared Learning process' using a Climate Resilience Framework to build the capacity of district departments to respond to climate risks, particularly in a region where flood intensity and frequency have increased over the last century.

A letter from a coalition of NGOs to Prime Minister David Cameron advocating for a comprehensive, transparent, and non-military-centric approach to the 2015 National Security Strategy (NSS) and Defence and Security Review (DSR). The authors argue that the UK should shift away from prioritizing force projection and instead address the root causes of insecurity, suggesting that resources be reallocated from military procurement, such as nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers, toward renewable energy and flood risk mitigation.

The document outlines the U.S. federal government's approach to climate adaptation as a risk-management strategy. It details the economic impacts of extreme weather in 2012, analyzes key legislation like the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 and the proposed SAFE and STRONG Acts, and reviews executive orders from the Obama administration. Additionally, it summarizes the adaptation roadmaps of federal agencies including the USACE, USDA, DOD, DHS, and EPA, while noting a continuing need for a coordinated national adaptation strategy.

The document outlines an eight-step process for integrating scientific climate data into adaptation planning, emphasizing that adaptation is a socio-institutional learning process rather than a purely technical exercise. It demonstrates this workflow through a case study in the Philippi suburb of Cape Town, where climate data is used to evaluate the trade-offs between maintaining vegetable production and rezoning land for low-cost housing. The guide highlights the importance of using both historical observations and future projections (RCP 4.5 and 8.5) to inform decisions on flood risk and heat stress.

One year after the Fukushima Dai-ichi disaster, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) evaluates U.S. nuclear safety. While the NRC's initial response was commendable, the UCS argues that the agency has critically mismanaged the implementation of its Near-Term Task Force (NTTF) recommendations by relegating the foundational reform of the 'beyond-design-basis' regulatory framework to the end of its priority list. The report warns that the nuclear industry's voluntary 'FLEX' program may preempt necessary safety standards, and that U.S. reactors remain vulnerable to severe natural disasters and terrorist attacks due to outdated emergency procedures and insufficient equipment hardening.

The report uses the Soil Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) and a lumped groundwater model to evaluate the Jaldhaka watershed's current hydrology and the effects of shifting land use or increasing groundwater pumping. It finds that while both a deforestation scenario and an electrification scenario increase rice production, deforestation significantly raises flood risks. Electrification increases productivity but may lead to groundwater depletion of up to 8 meters in downstream areas under a 100% adoption scenario, though this may be partially offset by induced recharge from perennial rivers.

The document analyzes the failure of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the Mexican Meteorological Service to accurately predict the path of Hurricane John in 2006, which led to flash-floods and five deaths in Baja California. Research by the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) identifies a critical lack of upper air sounding data and divergences between numerical models as the primary causes for the forecast errors. The document argues for strengthened transnational collaboration and adherence to World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standards for weather balloon data collection to improve future tropical cyclone warnings.

The document analyzes the failure of official forecasts to accurately predict the path of Hurricane John in 2006, which led to unexpected landfall in Baja California, causing floods and five deaths. It identifies a critical deficiency in upper-atmosphere sounding data—specifically the lack of regular pilot balloon launches—as a primary cause for the forecast errors. The text advocates for strengthened transnational cooperation between the Mexican Meteorological Service and the US National Hurricane Center to meet World Meteorological Organization standards for daily air soundings to improve storm model outputs and save lives.

The Union of Concerned Scientists reports that the Office of Surface Mining (OSM) attempted to replace the 1983 stream buffer zone (SBZ) rule, which protects Appalachian streams from mountaintop removal mining, with weaker regulations. The report alleges that OSM's 2004 and 2007 environmental impact statements (EIS) were compromised by political interference and the systematic misrepresentation of scientific data regarding biodiversity, water toxins, and flood risks. Specifically, it claims OSM ignored findings on the ecological importance of temporary streams, the reduction of fish genetic diversity in West Virginia and Kentucky, and the presence of human toxins like manganese and selenium in mining-affected waters. The document concludes that the OSM prioritized the interests of the coal industry over scientific integrity and environmental protection.

The report assesses how rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns will affect the Great Lakes region, predicting warmer, drier summers and increased extreme weather. It details vulnerabilities in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, agriculture, and human health, while recommending emission reductions and adaptive management.

The document assesses future climate projections for Belize City using a Weather Generator tool, finding that while June, July, and August may see decreased rainfall and increased temperatures, October and November are projected to experience higher intensity and more variable rainfall. These changes, combined with the city's flat elevation and poor drainage infrastructure, increase the risk of severe flooding and associated health hazards. The study emphasizes the need for updated building codes, better land-use planning, and integrated climate change considerations in infrastructure design to mitigate these risks.

The report examines flood risk in Jamaica, noting that while tropical cyclones cause the largest losses, flooding is not strictly related to storm intensity but often to preceding rainfall. It highlights that public infrastructure, particularly roads and bridges, suffers the most damage. Despite repeated recommendations for hazard mapping and watershed management, the report finds a persistent lack of enforcement regarding 'no build zones' and a critical shortage of digital spatial data for planners.

The document outlines a role-playing exercise for a 28-year-old male public sector employee living in Barrio Inundado. The character is tasked with discussing the impacts of neighbourhood flooding, the lack of available flood risk information, and the potential for a volunteer network to support residents. The scenario emphasizes the character's motivation to protect property values and prompts a discussion on how to make diverse community members, including indigenous women and LGBTQ+ individuals, feel comfortable working together toward a common goal.

This Climate Resilience Assessment (CRA), conducted by Environmental Resources Management Southern Africa Pty (Ltd) in January 2017, evaluates climate-related risks for the proposed 1,200 MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station in Lephalale, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The report identifies key vulnerabilities related to increasing temperatures, water scarcity, and extreme weather events, proposing adaptation measures to enhance the project's long-term resilience.

The Canadian Climate Institute warns that current zoning and policy gaps could lead to over 760,000 new homes being built in high-risk flood and wildfire areas by 2030, potentially costing billions in annual damages. The report argues that redirecting just 3% of planned housing (approximately 150,000 units) away from the most vulnerable areas could reduce new flood risks by nearly 80%. Key recommendations include strengthening provincial land-use regulations, updating risk maps, mandating risk disclosure in real estate transactions, and reforming disaster assistance to remove moral hazard.

Hourly rainfall intensity in 126 U.S. cities has increased by an average of 15% since 1970, with the heaviest 1% of downpours intensifying most in the Northeast (+60%) and Midwest (+45%) between 1958 and 2021. Future warming of 2°C is projected to increase precipitation during the heaviest events by an average of 17% across U.S. counties. The document highlights that flood risks disproportionately affect people of color, those in mobile homes, and Black communities along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, noting that rainfall changes between 1988 and 2017 caused approximately $73 billion in flood damages.

The document outlines how to use FloodVision to communicate flood risks, detailing specific scenarios for storm surge and sea level rise, guidelines for the ethical depiction of private property, and technical caveats regarding the tool's 'bathtub model' approach.

Risk pooling aggregates risks across geographies or portfolios to lower volatility and reduce reinsurance costs, providing rapid, rules-based liquidity after disasters. These mechanisms, including parametric pools and catastrophe (CAT) bonds, address credit, liquidity, and market risks by combining exposures and transferring high-risk layers to global capital markets. Examples include the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF), African Risk Capacity (ARC), and the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC), which have provided millions in payouts for cyclones, droughts, and floods. Implementation requires specific internal and regulatory capacities, ranging from basic budgeting for premiums to the legal ability to issue sovereign CAT bonds. While risk pools can reduce costs by 40–50% compared to standalone insurance, challenges such as basis risk, data gaps, and budget trade-offs persist.

Britam Insurance Kenya, with support from FSD Africa, developed and piloted a flood insurance product in Tana River County to mitigate climate risks for vulnerable households. Following heavy rains between October and December 2023, 300 families received total payouts of Kshs. 47,000 each, totaling Kshs. 15 million. The pilot demonstrated a demand for such products, with over 70% of surveyed households in flood-prone areas expressing willingness to invest in insurance. Britam is now scaling the project in partnership with the Tana River County Government to reach 20,000 families and is exploring a separate proof of concept for urban flood risks in Kisumu.