GX & Decarbonization Research

Mahdi Sedighkia, Roslyn Prinsley, Barry Croke +1

This paper reviews technical modelling recommendations and challenges for hydrological and hydrodynamic decision support tools used to assess nature-based flood solutions. It supports the use of nature-based solutions in climate adaptation.

T Andolia, Dewi Ilma Mustafidah, Jamilla Kautsary +1

This study evaluates Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for road and drainage resilience against tidal flooding in Sriwulan, Indonesia. It finds that bamboo revetments and mangrove planting provide adaptive, sustainable infrastructure alternative…

Qiao Haijuan, Zhang Shutian, Shaofeng Chen +2

This study proposes a performance evaluation method for flood risk management (FRM) under climate change using nature-based solutions (NbS), applied to the Taihu Lake Basin. Using PCA, it finds that FRM performance improved nonlinearly from…

Azri Arif Mazlan, Sharifah Abdullah, Nurul Fariha Lokman

This study evaluates Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for flood mitigation in the Sungai Damansara catchment, Malaysia, using a 1D-2D hydrodynamic model in InfoWorks ICM. For a 200-year storm, NBS reduced water levels by 12% and peak flow by 78…

Philbert Tuyisabe, Christophe Mupenzi

This study examines the role of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in enhancing urban climate resilience in Gasabo District, Kigali, Rwanda. Using mixed methods including household surveys, key informant interviews, and GIS/RS analysis, it finds …

Ehsan Alam, María Arquero de Alarcón, Geoffrey Thün +1

This paper explores integrated methods for implementing nature-based solutions (NBS) in urban coastal regions of the Great Lakes, focusing on water management and ecosystem services. It likely presents case studies or frameworks for applyin…

Anna Biasin, Alessandro Leonardi, Mauro Masiero

This paper examines the current implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Italian cities, focusing on the roles of water utilities, financial actors, and policymakers. Rapid urbanization and soil sealing have increased flood and dro…

Nadir Murtaza, Aïssa Rezzoug, Ghufran Ahmed Pasha +2

This paper comprehensively analyzes nature-based solutions (NBS) for sustainable flood management. It examines the potential and challenges of NBS as climate adaptation measures, proposing an integrated approach that combines ecosystem cons…

Heredia, Mario

This CLEW analysis for Ecuador (2020-2055) quantifies impacts of water stress: hydro generation drops by 32 PJ/year by 2050, replaced by fossil fuels and biomass; adaptation costs reach $3.25 billion cumulatively; solar generation is constr…

Carlos Roberto Souza Carmo, Murilo Miceno Frigo, Fernando de Lima Caneppele

This study analyzes 62,273 climate-related disasters in Brazil from 1991 to 2022, covering types like floods, droughts, and storms, and their impacts. It finds increasing trends and projects over 6,000 disasters and 2.5 million affected peo…

Jennifer Skerker, Christian Klassert, Baptiste François +3

This study examines how climate change worsens water affordability, particularly for low-income households, and highlights the need for policy interventions to address the growing crisis.

Furkan Bayram, Asena Soyluk

This paper presents a bibliometric review of thermal risks of climate change on buildings from 2001-2025. It systematically analyzes literature to identify trends, patterns, and interdisciplinary themes. The study evaluates progress and sol…

Yarong Lyu, Mengjuan Li, Yihang Liu +2

This study surveys 460 food legume farmers in Baicheng, China, analyzing how climate change perceptions influence agricultural insurance adoption. Results show that perceived lower temperatures and severe frosts positively correlate with in…

Lanhui Wang, Torbern Tagesson, Fangli Wei +5

This paper proposes 10 mutually reinforcing strategies for climate-resilient forest stewardship, drawing on resilience theory and global practices. Strategies include diversifying tree species, maintaining natural disturbances, protecting n…

M. El Jarroudi, R. Lahlali, Ghizlane Echchgadda

This paper analyzes barriers to agroecological transition in Morocco, arguing that the main issue is not a lack of practices but a missing transition architecture. It introduces the concept of a 'Hydro-Agroecological Transition Trap' where …

Abdulfatai Saad, Sani Inusa Milala, ABDULWAHAB SHERIFAT OLUWAKEMI +1

This study examines the impact of climate change on commercial real estate (CRE) prices in five Sub-Saharan African countries using VECM on 2001-2023 data. Long-run results show significant negative effects: a 1% increase in temperature ano…

Shelby Sundquist, David Lutz, Adrianna Foster +1

This study assesses climate-adaptive management in Alaskan boreal forests using stakeholder input and ecological modeling. Results show climate change may reduce carbon sequestration by up to 28% and high-value timber by up to 43%. Low-inte…

Mofan Zhang, Megan Lickley, Marta Zaniolo +2

This paper introduces Bayesian-Belief Direct Policy Search (DPS), a framework that integrates Bayesian learning into DPS to account for evolving climate uncertainty in adaptive water supply planning. The belief state is updated via Gaussian…

Yu. Kovalenko, O. Kovalenko

This paper analyzes trends in global greenhouse gas emissions and extreme heat in Ukraine, projecting future climate risks. It provides important insights for climate change impact assessment.

Hejing Shao, Fulong Chen, Lemin Hong +4

This study proposes a multi-objective optimization model for water resources management in arid oasis cities, simultaneously considering climate adaptation and low-carbon goals. It balances water use and energy consumption to achieve sustai…