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The presentation is from an APN funded research to identify adaptive policies and the effects of such responses. He addressed the questions of 1) how soon policies were introduced, 2) how frequently the policies underwent change, and 3) how effective the policies were in achieving their objectives. The study concluded that not all adaptive policies...

The presentation discusses the synergies between climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction and introduces the discussion points for the round table session on the topic of harnessing synergies between disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. The presentation emphasizes that both the CCA and DRR communities have the same...

The presentation provides an overview on three questions that the APN funded project tries to address the poor penetration of risk insurance in the Asia Pacific region: Issue I: What are disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) benefits (and costs) and how to assess insurance approaches for these benefits? Issue II: Despite...

In order to ensure accountability of each research project and provide feedback to improve overall effectiveness, IGES has traditionally conducted a review at the end of each Phase by external experts. The IGES External Reviews examine to what extent studies and activities conducted in the Fifth Phase satisfied the original targets and intentions...

Presented at the United Nations University Global Seminar Japan 20th Shonan Session “The UNITED NATIONS NEW CHALLENGES TO GLOBAL SECURITY” Kanagawa Session

This presentation discusses the impact of Earth Observation (EO) on the deforestation-/forest degradation-related science and policy.

The presentation showcased research conducted by IGES-IPSS on Indonesia's plans for low-carbon transport. Local level transport actions were contrasted with good practice approaches in literature and variations in provincial performance was discussed.