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This expert note from the World Resources Institute argues that the transformation of informal settlements is critical for achieving global and national climate goals. It advocates for the integration of these settlements into climate and development strategies, emphasizing the need for meaningful community participation and a significant increase in climate finance directed toward the urban poor to foster just, low-carbon, and resilient urban development.

This policy brief outlines best practices for enhancing the resilience of urban water supply and sanitation systems against climate shocks, emphasizing a combination of infrastructure robustness, redundancy, and decentralized options.

This policy brief defines transformational adaptation as a systemic approach to climate resilience that addresses root causes of vulnerability, contrasting it with incremental adaptation which improves existing practices.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development outlines strategies to enhance the resilience of energy and information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure against climate change, specifically for the cities of Edmonton and Calgary.

This policy brief examines the extreme rainfall event in Chennai on 1 December 2015, which saw a record 494 mm of rain in 24 hours. While climate attribution studies concluded the event was not caused by anthropogenic global warming, the document highlights how unplanned urbanisation and poor infrastructure exacerbated the disaster's impact, costing the Indian economy an estimated US$3 billion.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development explores economic and financial strategies for building climate-resilient cities, with a specific focus on Alberta, Canada. It advocates for moving beyond traditional financial accounting to 'multiple-bottom-line' approaches and the valuation of ecosystem services to prioritize cost-effective adaptation over reactive disaster response.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development outlines strategies to enhance the climate resilience of water supply and sanitation systems in Alberta's urban centres, specifically Calgary and Edmonton. It advocates for a transition from highly centralized infrastructure toward a 'multi-barrier' approach incorporating redundancy, decentralization, and low-impact development (LID) to mitigate risks from extreme weather, such as droughts and floods.

This report synthesizes the outcomes of the Adaptation Futures 2016: Practices and Solutions conference held in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It outlines key messages regarding the urgency of climate adaptation, the necessity of diverse partnerships, the role of the private sector, and the integration of research and practice across various sectors including urban infrastructure, food security, public health, and ecosystem management.

This case study describes the 'Future Proofing Cities' project in Madurai, India, which focuses on strengthening 'blue-green infrastructure' to mitigate climate risks. Implemented by Atkins in partnership with University College London (UCL) and the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the DHAN Foundation as the delivery partner, the project resulted in the Madurai Action Plan for Blue-Green Infrastructure. The plan employs a multi-stakeholder, participatory approach to address flooding, water scarcity, and urban growth through 14 integrated projects across six themes, aiming to align city development with climate resilience and 'smart city' goals.

This policy brief examines the integration of gender dimensions into climate compatible development in urban India, focusing on the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN) project in Gorakhpur. It argues that urban gender-sensitive approaches must differ from rural ones due to complex social dimensions involving caste, class, and weaker social cohesion. The document highlights how women's active participation as agents of change—rather than mere recipients—significantly improves the sustainability and impact of resilience building, while noting that patriarchal structures continue to hinder gender mainstreaming in national and state policies.

A summary of the Fifth Annual Meeting of the San Giorgio Group (SGG), held in February 2016, which focused on transitioning from climate diplomacy to the implementation of green, low-emissions finance following the Paris Agreement.

This report describes the 'future proofing' approach applied to Madurai, India, to enhance urban resilience against climate change. It details the city's environmental vulnerabilities, the role of the Madurai Corporation and various stakeholders in sustainable planning, and the implementation of blue-green infrastructure to manage water resources and urban growth.

This case study examines climate resilience efforts in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, focusing on its vulnerability to flooding and its participation in the Partners for Resilience (PfR) programme to integrate climate change adaptation and ecosystem management into disaster risk reduction.

This policy brief provides recommendations to government officials in Ahmedabad, India, regarding disaster relief and adaptation initiatives to build resilience against extreme heat events.

This policy brief evaluates the effectiveness of the 'Storm Resistant Housing for a Resilient Da Nang City' project following Typhoon Nari's impact on October 15, 2013. It compares the outcomes of resilient housing against general urban damage to argue that proactive storm-resistant preparation is more cost-effective than post-disaster recovery.

This case study describes the development and implementation of the Heat Action Plan in Ahmedabad, India. Led by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation in partnership with academic and environmental groups, the plan established the first comprehensive early warning system and heat preparedness strategy in South Asia to protect vulnerable populations from extreme heat.

This research paper by the African Centre for Cities and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network proposes a framework for 'climate compatible development' in African cities, specifically focusing on informal settlements. It argues that because a significant portion of Africa's urban growth occurs in slums, climate resilience must be integrated with poverty alleviation and in situ upgrading to avoid exacerbating existing inequalities.

This fact sheet from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) outlines its activities and research projects in India as of March 2013. The document highlights efforts to integrate climate change and disaster risk reduction (DRR) into policy, specifically focusing on heat-health vulnerability in Ahmadabad, disaster management in Leh, and the promotion of climate-adapted shelter design and green construction.

This 2013 fact sheet from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) outlines its activities and partnerships in India aimed at promoting climate compatible development. The document details specific projects focusing on urban heat responses, gender-responsive state action plans, community radio for adaptation knowledge, and resilient housing. It also highlights a 'silent disaster' in Ladakh involving massive livestock loss due to extreme snowfall and provides a critical analysis of the challenges facing State Action Plans for Climate Change (SAPCCs) in India.

This research paper by Pratibha Caleb and Rithika Fernandes of ICLEI South Asia examines the debate between using native versus introduced tree species to enhance urban resilience in Indian cities facing increasing climate-related disasters.