Maps synthesizing climate, biophysical and socioeconomic data have become part of the
standard tool‐kit for communicating the risks of climate change to society. Vulnerability maps …

The coastal region of Bangladesh is highly vulnerable due to its low adaptive capacity,
dense population, flat topography and exposure to various natural disasters such as …

Flood disasters, a natural hazard throughout human history, have caused significant
damage to human safety and infrastructure. This paper presents a systematic study using …

To identify the indicators of adaptive capacity that determine vulnerability of households, an
intensive investigation was conducted in farming communities at two locations in the Asian …

UN-Habitat identified the present COVID-19 pandemic as 'city-centric'. In India, more than
50% of the total cases were documented in megacities and million-plus cities. The slums of …

Smallholder farmers in the sub-Saharan Africa are vulnerable to climate variability and
change, and are thus in need of adaptation. Access to climate information, such as weather …

Global climate projections present a very grim picture for the future of agriculture in parts of
Africa and Asia. Projections indicate marked impact on rainfall patterns and the mean …

Dhaka city, having a population of about 18 million, depends heavily on groundwater as a
source of quality water. However, the city is encountering a rapid depletion of groundwater …

The concept of Stranded Assets has been used for nearly 50 years across many sectors,
most recently it has been a focus of investment portfolios in light of the possible impacts of …

Effective response to groundwater salinity in the developing world may critically safeguard
drinking-water supplies. Groundwater resources throughout rural Africa are exploited by a …