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The report evaluates the impact of Typhoon Nari on Da Nang's infrastructure and demonstrates that 244 households provided with storm-resistant housing support suffered no damages, contrasting with widespread destruction in the city. It argues that investment in preparedness and resilient urban planning is more cost-effective than post-disaster recovery.

The document analyzes various migration patterns in Bangladesh—internal, cross-border, and international—concluding that displacement and short-term internal migration are the most sensitive to climate change. It highlights the role of extreme weather and river erosion in forcing movement and suggests that while migration can be an adaptation strategy, migrants often face exploitation and insecure living conditions.

The project seeks to extend the historical record of landfalling cyclones back to 1500, investigate lightning as a proxy for intensification, and utilize high-resolution ocean and atmospheric models (HWRF) to improve storm surge and track forecasts. Initial findings indicate that lightning distribution differs between westward-tracking cyclones and those that re-curve and make landfall, with the latter showing more lightning in outer bands. Preliminary HWRF simulations at 3-km resolution still exhibit significant errors in track, intensity, and landfall location.

The report identifies significant climate risks in the Yaque del Sur watershed, where high exposure to hurricanes, floods, and droughts intersects with high poverty and low adaptive capacity. Modelling suggests that by 2050, the annual water deficit could reach 519 million m3, threatening key crops like maize and tomatoes. While the Dominican Republic has established disaster risk and climate change frameworks, the report finds a lack of coordination between these structures and deficiencies in data sharing. Recommended priority actions include shifting to drought-resilient crops (sorghum and mangoes), increasing irrigation efficiency from 20% to 45%, and implementing payment for ecosystem services to promote reforestation in the upper watershed.

The report analyzes the intersection of climate threats and socio-economic vulnerabilities in the Yaque del Sur basin, the Dominican Republic's third-largest basin. It finds that the region faces severe water deficits and high vulnerability due to poverty and dependence on climate-sensitive agriculture. Projected climate trends include rising temperatures and decreasing precipitation, which could lead to an annual water deficit of 390 million m3 by 2050. The document identifies critical gaps in institutional coordination between disaster risk management and climate change adaptation bodies. To mitigate these risks, it recommends seven priority actions, including switching to drought-resistant crops like sorghum and mangoes, increasing irrigation efficiency from 20% to 45%, and implementing payment for ecosystem services to promote reforestation in the upper basin.

The report identifies Honduras as highly vulnerable to climate hazards, particularly droughts and tropical cyclones, which threaten the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and national development goals. It highlights significant gaps in climate data, institutional coordination, and adaptive capacity, while proposing a suite of local actions—such as improved water management and agroforestry—and national policy mainstreaming to reduce vulnerability.

The report identifies Honduras as highly vulnerable to climate risks, particularly in its small-scale agricultural sector, which is critical for food security and employment. It details current threats such as droughts, hurricanes, and floods, and projects a hotter, drier future that could significantly reduce maize and bean yields. The document evaluates the country's existing disaster risk and climate adaptation frameworks, noting a lack of integration between the two and significant gaps in meteorological data. It recommends a combination of local technical measures—such as improved water management, soil conservation, and crop diversification—and governance reforms to incorporate climate risk into national agricultural policies.

The report identifies significant climate risks to human health in Nicaragua, primarily driven by the interaction of extreme weather events—such as floods and droughts—with high social vulnerability, particularly lack of clean water and sanitation. Statistical analysis shows seasonal patterns for diarrhœa, dengue, and leptospirosis linked to rainfall and temperature. While Nicaragua has institutional frameworks for disaster risk and climate change, the report finds a lack of inter-institutional coordination with the health sector and deficiencies in data monitoring. Recommendations include expanding water and sanitation infrastructure, improving health services, and integrating climate risk into national health policies.

The document examines climate-induced migration in Bangladesh, highlighting it as an effective adaptation strategy for rural populations facing droughts, floods, and cyclones. While migration helps diversify livelihoods, migrants often face precarious living conditions in urban slums. The brief argues for a policy shift to support internal migration through improved infrastructure and services in destination areas.

The study finds that while both mitigation and adaptation reduce coastal flood impacts, adaptation (specifically dike upgrades) is significantly more effective at reducing the number of people flooded and overall costs. However, mitigation remains critical for less-wealthy and small island countries where flood costs represent a higher percentage of national GDP.

The document outlines the interaction between climate change, human vulnerability, and disaster risk in Latin America and the Caribbean. It emphasizes that while climate change is altering the frequency and intensity of extreme events, human factors—such as unplanned urbanization and poverty—are primary drivers of increasing disaster impacts. The report advocates for an integrated approach that combines disaster risk management (DRM) with climate change adaptation (CCA) and sustainable development, moving from incremental to transformational changes in governance and infrastructure.

The report highlights that disaster risk in Asia is increasing due to higher exposure and vulnerability, even independent of climate change. It details observed and projected increases in temperature and precipitation extremes across various Asian sub-regions and argues for the integration of disaster risk management (DRM) with climate change adaptation (CCA) and sustainable development to build long-term resilience.

The document translates the global findings of the IPCC SREX report into a regional context for Latin America and the Caribbean, emphasizing that disaster risk is increasing due to rising vulnerability and exposure. It details observed and projected climate extremes—such as increased heatwaves and variable precipitation—and argues for the integration of disaster risk management (DRM) with climate change adaptation (CCA) and sustainable development. The report highlights the importance of both incremental and transformational changes, including the use of risk transfer mechanisms like insurance and the necessity of global greenhouse gas mitigation to avoid the most severe impacts.

The document analyzes the interaction between extreme climate events, human vulnerability, and exposure in Asia. It highlights that disaster risk is increasing not only due to climate change but also because more vulnerable populations are exposed to hazards. The report provides regional climate trends, examines the socio-economic impacts of floods, heat stress, and cyclones, and advocates for the integration of disaster risk management (DRM) with climate change adaptation (CCA) and sustainable development. It emphasizes the need for legislative frameworks, early warning systems, and risk transfer mechanisms like index insurance to build long-term resilience.

The document translates the global findings of the IPCC SREX report into an African context, emphasizing that disaster risk is increasing due to both climate extremes and rising human vulnerability and exposure. It details observed and projected temperature and precipitation trends across West, East, and Southern Africa, while arguing for the integration of disaster risk management (DRM) and climate change adaptation (CCA) into national development policies. The report highlights the particular vulnerability of the agricultural sector and coastal cities, and suggests a shift from incremental to transformational changes in governance and partnerships to build long-term resilience.

The report highlights that Asia is exceptionally exposed to climate extremes, with over 90% of the global population exposed to tropical cyclones. It argues that disaster risk is driven not only by weather events but by dynamic factors of vulnerability and exposure, such as unplanned urbanisation and weak governance. The document provides observed and projected trends for temperature and precipitation extremes across Asian sub-regions and advocates for the integration of disaster risk management (DRM) with climate change adaptation (CCA) and sustainable development to build long-term resilience.

The report highlights that disaster risk in Latin America and the Caribbean is increasing due to heightened exposure and vulnerability, even independent of climate change. It details observed and projected trends in temperature and precipitation extremes across the region and argues for the integration of disaster risk management (DRM) with climate change adaptation (CCA) to build long-term resilience.

Bangladesh has implemented a comprehensive disaster management programme to address frequent natural hazards, such as tropical cyclones and salinity intrusion, which affect approximately 10 million citizens annually. The programme focuses on risk reduction and climate change adaptation across two phases: a pilot phase (2004–2009) targeting seven districts with a budget of US$27.12 million, and a second phase (2010–14) with over US$70 million in donor commitments to institutionalise these practices across all government levels. Key outputs include a Disaster Management Information Centre, Community Risk Assessments, and capacity building initiatives.

The Second National Communication for Saint Lucia details the country's climate profile, reporting a 2% increase in total CO2e emissions between 1994 and 2000, totaling 579 Gg. The report identifies high vulnerability in tourism, agriculture, and water resources due to projected temperature increases (up to 3.6C by the 2090s) and rainfall decreases (up to 57% by the end of the century). It proposes two mitigation scenarios to reduce emissions by 19.6% and 25.7% by 2020, respectively, and outlines a series of adaptation measures including revised building codes, coastal setbacks, and integrated watershed management. The document emphasizes significant gaps in financial, human, and technical resources, calling for the mainstreaming of climate resilience into national development planning.

The report details the outcomes of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) programs, specifically the Cooperative Research Networks (CRN II), Small Grants Program for Human Dimensions (SGP-HD), and an IDRC-funded project on the Río de la Plata basin. Key findings highlight the vulnerability of Andean cloud forests, the impact of land-use changes on hydrology in the Río de la Plata basin, and the increasing frequency of hurricanes in the Caribbean. The document emphasizes the 'value added' by integrating social and economic sciences (Human Dimensions) to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy implementation, citing specific influences on forest protection laws in Brazil and glacier protection legislation in Argentina.