In 2015, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH hosted an exploratory workshop to better understand the potential of solar-powered irrigation systems (SPIS) for developing countries.
In 2018, this report was prepared to take stock of the experiences with SPIS around the world. It includes insights on the following questions:
This report analyses the economic value of Nigeria's forest resource and demonstrates some policy instruments that would alleviate pressure on these natural forest systems. The analysis shows that the contribution of forests to the economy of Nigeria is underestimated in the national accounts.
This paper highlights approaches that can help to prepare for, or reduce the harm from, the effects of climate change. It touches on the economics, political economy, and behavioral science of long-term development decision-making and the possibility for integrating measures to deal with future climate change.
This report examines the work of 172 countries that provided information on efforts to implement integrated water resources management (IWRM). Through quantitative data and qualitative discussion, it presents a global picture of the current state of affairs on water management, including assessments of successes and challenges.
The Resilient Cities Report 2018 reflects the outcomes of the Resilient Cities 2018 Congress and global developments in the field of urban resilience and climate change adaptation. It highlights specific tools, initiatives, case studies, and solutions presented by local governments and practitioners around the world, cross-referencing additional sources.