This practical guide demonstrates how buildings and community spaces can be constructed to increase their resilience to climate change, especially in developing countries where structures are largely self-built. The publication provides an overview of the fundamental types of interventions at the building scale, including the use of nature-based solutions.

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Organization: UN Environment

Theme: Adaptation

Topics: Environment, Land Use Management, Urban, Water, Adaptation, Green Jobs/Economy, Risk Reduction/Management, Mitigation

Type of material: Guidance Document

Publication date: 2021

Language: English