Resources
Policy Guidance Brief 3: Resilient and Low-Carbon Energy, Transport and Industrial Systems for Sustainable Growth, 2017 (Myanmar)
The Guidance Brief is a tool to effectively address climate change in Myanmar by aiding the understanding of key sectoral challenges, strategic objectives and specific actions. Limited access to electricity in the country translates to a greater risk to energy connectivity across the country in the face of climate change.
Environmental Impact Assessment in the Mekong Region
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in the Mekong Region manual is the first time that anyone has sought to bring together in one volume an analysis of the EIA systems of each of the six Mekong countries, including the common themes and approaches.
Climate Displacement in Bangladesh, 2012
The report looks into present and future causes of climate displacement in Bangladesh. It examines existing and proposed solutions to climate displacement and relief to climate displaced persons and emphasizes that rights-based solutions, e.g., housing, land and property rights solutions must be utilized in solving this crisis.
Legal Preparedness for Responding to Disasters and Communicable Disease Emergencies: Study Report - Lao PDR
Laos is prone to a number of different disaster and disease risks such as floods in the Mekong corridor, major droughts, earthquakes, flash floods and storms related to a heavy typhoon season, as well as human influenza pandemic. Having a comprehensive legal framework in place will facilitate fast mobilization and response in the event of an emergency and will contribute to good coordination and information exchange between different humanitarian partners regardless of whether they are local, national or international.