Asian trends monitoring bulletin: a storm is brewing - is Asia ready?
This issue focuses on efforts and projects in building community resilient to climate change and natural hazards. The bulletin discusses why, despite the recognition of the critical role of indigenous knowledge, policies and plans have failed to find a place for it in climate adaptation strategies in Asia. Additionally, it asserts that Southeast Asia is undergoing rapid urbanization, most of which is located in mid and small size cities that seem to be overlooked by adaptation policies. The content includes: Overview of climate change in Southeast Asia; Fighting against the forces of nature? The storm is coming: Adaptation trends in Southeast Asia; Adapt or Drown! Navigating the urban hierarchy; A storm is brewing...Is Asia ready?