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Enhancing inclusive community resilience and adaptation to climate change induced shocks in Somalia – Final narrative report
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Enhancing inclusive community resilience and adaptation to climate change induced shocks in Somalia – Final narrative report

A final narrative report by Action for Women and Children Concern (AWCC) on their project funded by the Adaptation Research…

April 2026

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Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in the Flood Risks, Environmental Sanitation and Health (FRESH) research in riverine communities in Iloilo, Philippines
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Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in the Flood Risks, Environmental Sanitation and Health (FRESH) research in riverine communities in Iloilo, Philippines

This report shows the integration of gender equality and social inclusion into climate resilience and disaster risk reduction in vulnerable…

April 2026

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Nairobi climate action plan 2020-2050
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Nairobi climate action plan 2020-2050

A report highlighting Nairobi’s climate action plan spanning between 2020 and 2050.

April 2026

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Geotechnical assessment for a residential site in Valenzuela City, Philippines
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Geotechnical assessment for a residential site in Valenzuela City, Philippines

This report presents a preliminary geotechnical assessment of a flood-prone site, highlighting soil conditions, settlement risks, and foundation recommendations for…

April 2026

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