17 Jan 2018
UNDP’s work in climate change, disaster risk reduction and energy (2015-2017) This report is comprised of 15 country case studies providing examples of climate action, disaster risk reduction and recovery, and sustainable energy. Each case emph...
Tags: Case Study, Report, Capacity Building for Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Urban Risk Reduction
07 Mar 2015
For centuries, the ovens in Somoto, in the department of Madriz, Nicaragua, have been baking the distinctive handmade rosquillas (ring-shaped pastry), prepared by hardworking women. These women still preserve the artisan traditions in their 137 shops...
Tags: Case Study, Drought, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management, Supporting Sustainable Livelihoods
11 Mar 2019
This report from the USAID-funded Adaptation Thought Leadership and Assessments (ATLAS) project examines efforts to better understand and manage the risks of extreme heat on human wellbeing, including the public health burden heat poses and the direc...
Tags: Report, Community Risk Assessment, Heat Wave, Risk Assessment