The EU-funded NEVERMORE project has developed an ICT toolkit that integrates climate science, socio-economic data, and stakeholder knowledge to support climate change assessment. This toolkit includes tools like a catalogue explorer, case study tool, EU-global scale tool, and gamification tool to aid in scenario evaluation, policy prioritization, and stakeholder learning. Through a dedicated MOOC programme on the project website, stakeholders can explore the toolkit to enable informed decision-making and climate action at local, regional, and global levels. This interactive toolkit aims to provide the necessary resources for stakeholders to make impactful climate solutions.
Author: Preventionweb
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African cities use nature to fight floods and climate change
Cities in Africa like Addis Ababa, Kigali, and Johannesburg are implementing nature-based solutions to combat the impacts of climate change, such as flooding and heatwaves. Initiatives like reintroducing indigenous tree species, creating green corridors, and restoring wetlands are not only improving resilience but also restoring biodiversity and creating green jobs. Projects like the SUNCASA initiative in Johannesburg and Dire Dawa are showing the effectiveness of nature-based solutions in urban planning, reflecting a broader shift towards more adaptive and sustainable growth models. By investing in landscapes that serve multiple functions, African cities are building resilience and thriving in the face of a changing climate.
https://www.preventionweb.net/news/african-cities-use-nature-fight-floods-and-climate-change
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Morocco’s whole-of-government approach to climate policy in action
Morocco has prioritized climate change on its policy agenda, adopting a "whole-of-government" approach with support from the World Bank Group. The country is focusing on clean energy transition to address climate impacts on jobs, particularly in rural areas reliant on agriculture. Aligning its 2025 NDCs with the 2026-2028 budget, Morocco is implementing Climate Budget Tagging and other initiatives like greening public procurement and developing Green Sovereign Bonds. Despite challenges in policy implementation, collaboration with international partners is helping turn climate ambition into an executable roadmap.
https://www.preventionweb.net/news/moroccos-whole-government-approach-climate-policy-action
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India’s future climate resilience will depend on its ability to build a public healthcare system that recognises heat as a highly gendered disaster
Women's bodies respond differently to heat stress, with hormonal fluctuations, body composition, and metabolic rates making women more susceptible to dehydration and heat-related illnesses, especially pregnant women who face even greater risks. Studies in India show negative pregnancy outcomes increasing with rising temperatures, particularly in areas lacking cooling infrastructure and healthcare. Women are often seen as vulnerable to climate stress, but they are also crucial for adaptation and resilience efforts, with women-led groups and community networks already playing key roles in water management and health awareness. Integrating these networks into heat adaptation strategies can enhance community resilience and address the lack of policies addressing these issues in climate governance.