Biodiversity Loss

Zimbabwe: Wind Power Development in Temaruru and Dumbamwe

A wind turbine installed in a village in Zimbabwe may help decrease vulnerability, thus improving villagers’ ability to cope with the effects of climate change. A study of the project concluded that "[i]n this case study, small-scale windpower eases water resource stress and contributes to climate change adaptation in two ways: (1) by providing energy for water pumping in otherwise energy-deprived areas, and (2) by easing fuelwood consumption in households whose livelihood opportunities have expanded with electrification."

Vietnam: Preparing for the Impacts of Climate Change in Huong River Basin and the Coastal Phu Vang District

The focus of this project is on combining a participatory approach and water modeling. The main objective of the project is to strengthen the capacity of the sectors, institutions, and Vietnamese people to adapt and respond to the climate change impacts. It aims to reduce their vulnerability to climate change and disasters by raising their understanding and preparedness to foresee impacts and minimize losses.

Colombia: Integrated National Adaptation Program

The overarching goal of this project is to support Colombia’s efforts to define and implement specific pilot adaptation measures and policy options to meet the anticipated impacts from climate change.

Afghanistan: Raising Awareness of Risk through Radio Drama

This is a disaster risk communication project by TearFund targeting local communities. Disaster risk reduction messages are integrated into the story lines of the very successful BBC educational radio program "New Home, New Life". Objectives of the project are: (1) to raise community awareness of hazards and disaster risks; (2) to promote understanding of hazards and communities’ vulnerabilities; and (3) to help communities enhance their capacities to address vulnerabilities. 

Region:South-Central Asia
Sector:Disaster-Risk Management
Scale:National
Settlement Type:Rural and Urban
Objective:"Serendipitous" Adaptation
Impacts:Biodiversity Loss
Targetedness:Building Response Capacity
Country:Afghanistan
Adaptation Strategies Employed:Raising Awareness
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