The Global Adaptation Institute

World Economic Forum Raising Awareness of the Urgent Need to Adapt

GAIN’s Dr. Daboub Joins Fellow Council Members to Explore Practical Solutions

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 12-16, 2012

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Jamie Carson | 202-559-4549 |jcarson@gain.org                            

Davis Cherry | 202-559-4539 |dcherry@gain.org   

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy recently unveiled the Emirates Energy Award 2012-13 that promotes pioneering work in energy resilience and efficiency, alternative energy, sustainability, protection of the environment and innovation in technology. This is one example of the need to recognize and continue investing in adaptation in, not only infrastructure, but also, water, food, health, and coastal protection to name a few.

In addition to these granular efforts in adaptation, leaders in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, stepped up to co-host the World Economic Forum (Forum) Global Agenda Summit 2012 from November 12 through 16. The event is designed to capture knowledge from world leaders and decision makers within the Forum’s focus and integrate it into its global collaboration and decision-making processes.

Here, Global Adaptation Institute (GAIN) CEO Dr. Juan José Daboub, Global Chair of the Forum Council on Climate Change, will join the other Council Members to discuss the urgent need to build resilience by tackling urbanization, climate change, resource scarcity and other global challenges.

“The WEF has recognized the urgent need to adapt to a fast-changing world,” Dr. Daboub said. “I’ve witnessed the challenges faced by vulnerable people in more than 110 countries as it relates to food, water, energy and lack of infrastructure. I’m convinced that private-sector-led solutions are crucial to save lives and improve livelihoods. Alongside my fellow council-members, we will identify best metrics to measure results, find adaptation synergies within the GACs, reach a broader group of stakeholders and highlight innovative business and financing solutions to increase resilience around the world.”

The Council is also eager to utilize its convening power, and scientific, private sector and policy background to determine best metrics, practices and policy in adaptation.

The Council on Climate Change, just like the Dubai energy council, recognizes the need to locate and promote projects that are replicable, marketable and scalable. In this same vein, GAIN believes in the power of demonstration projects; thus, has also recognized SMEs and entrepreneurs in Peru, Botswana and beyond with the GAIN Prize.

At the Dubai Summit, thought leaders from more than 80 countries will discuss and generate new insight and partnerships within the global market. The event is designed to engage these world experts through sessions and workshops that transform models and ideas into formative action plans that address today’s largest global challenges. 

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The Global Adaptation Institute (GAIN) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization guided by a vision of building resilience to climate change and other global forces as a key component to sustainable development. Our work focuses primarily in four sectors – water, food & agriculture, energy and coastal protection. For more information, please visit us at GAIN.org.

Adaptation Here to Stay: GAIN Index 2012 Unveiled at Princeton With Positive Response From Diverse Group

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Jamie Carson | 202-559-4549 |jcarson@gain.org                            

Davis Cherry | 202-559-4539 |dcherry@gain.org   

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – At a Princeton University public seminar yesterday, the Global Adaptation Institute (GAIN) released its second annual update of the GAIN Index. Adaptation is here to stay and the GAIN Index 2012 provides information to help guide investment in adaptation (read more about the tool’s methodology in the “GAIN Index 2012” section on the back).

“In recent months, we have seen people suffering, companies shutting down and jobs lost due to weather events,” said GAIN Founding CEO Dr. Juan José Daboub at the October 15 unveiling  “From Bangkok, Thailand, to the U.S., these challenges have lost lives and affected livelihoods. Flooding in Thailand shut down 800 factories employing 450,000 workers and computer hard drive prices increased 250 percent. Flooding in the Philippines forced 780,000 people from their homes. Hundreds were killed in Pakistan because of the floods in 2011 and 2012. Global wheat stocks will drop 13 percent due to record drought in Australia and the U.S.”

Adaptation Here to Stay: Resources Predicted for Developing Countries, GAIN Index a Positive Tool to Prioritize

Adapting to a Changing Planet: Unveiling the new GAIN Index 2012 at Princeton University

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Jamie Carson | 202-559-4549 |jcarson@gain.org                            

Davis Cherry | 202-559-4539 |dcherry@gain.org   

Monday, October 15, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – At a Princeton University public seminar today, the Global Adaptation Institute (GAIN) will release its second annual update of the GAIN Index. Adaptation is here to stay, as resources will be allocated to overcome the greatest needs in developing countries and the GAIN Index 2012 provides help to prioritize countries and sectors for investment.

In recent months, we have seen people suffering, companies shutting down and jobs lost due to weather events. From Bangkok in Thailand to the U.S., these challenges have cost lives and affected livelihoods. Flooding in Thailand shut down 800 factories employing 450,000 workers and computer hard drive prices increased 250 percent. Flooding in the Philippines forced 780,000 people from their homes. Hundreds were killed in Pakistan because of the floods in 2011 and 2012. Global wheat stocks will drop 13 percent due to record drought in Australia and the U.S.

Adaptación vino a quedarse: el Índice GAIN es una herramienta positiva que ayuda a los Países en Desarrollo a predecir y priorizar

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Jamie Carson | 202-559-4549 | jcarson@gain.org

Davis Cherry | 202-559-4539 | dcherry@gain.org    

lunes, 15 de octubre de 2012

Adaptándose a un Planeta Cambiante:

Lanzamiento del nuevo Índice GAIN 2012 en la Universidad de Princeton

WASHINGTON, D.C. – El Instituto para la Adaptación Global (GAIN) develó la segunda actualización anual del Índice GAIN en un seminario abierto al público en la Universidad de Princeton. Adaptación vino a quedarse. Mientras los recursos se destinan a superar las necesidades más grandes de los países en desarrollo, el Índice GAIN 2012 ayuda a priorizar los países y sectores para las inversiones.

GAIN Index 2012 Reveals How the Financial Crisis Has Impacted Rich and Poor Alike, Unveiling October 15 at Princeton University

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Jamie Carson | 202-559-4549 |jcarson@gain.org                            

Davis Cherry | 202-559-4539 |dcherry@gain.org   

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – The Global Adaptation Institute (GAIN) will launch its annual resilience index – the GAIN Index – at Princeton University on October 15.

The financial crisis, the increase in food prices and the lack of new jobs being created around the world will negatively impact people’s ability to take destiny in their hands for the foreseeable future. However, new poles of growth and a renewed interest to accelerate reforms can enable the environment for some countries to lead the way.

The GAIN Index is a navigation tool for the private and public sector that assesses 50 indicators in 192 countries for 16 years on the vulnerability and readiness fronts. Vulnerability measures a country’s resilience to the global challenges of urbanization, population shifts, climate change and more. Readiness is a country’s overall preparedness to absorb investments needed to adapt to global challenges.

Measuring What Matters: Global Adaptation Institute Launches Open Consultation Process for the 2012 GAIN Index

WASHINGTON, DC – (August 10, 2012) The Global Adaptation Institute (GAIN) will host an international Open Consultation process before release of the 2012 GAIN Index in October. This consultation reflects GAIN’s commitment to updating the index each year to incorporate new or revised data and advice on methodological, design and communications improvements.

The GAIN Index (index.gain.org) is a navigation tool to help guide investments in adaptation and assess a country’s vulnerability and readiness to adapt to global challenges such as population growth, urbanization and climate change.

GAIN Partners with Tecnologico de Monterrey to Increase Resilience in Mexico

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2012 — Droughts, floods, fires, delayed rain and other global forces are becoming increasingly devastating as populations grow and economies expand. While governments and multinational corporations can help much of the world adapt, smaller enterprises can often respond to local conditions more quickly, especially in developing countries.

The Global Adaptation Institute (GAIN), in partnership with the Tecnologico de Monterrey, is embarking on a year-long project to determine how these enterprises build resilience for their operations and their communities. Focusing on sectors crucial to human well-being, agriculture, water and energy, the two institutions will engage with businesses across Mexico.

“Tecnologico de Monterrey is a leading university in developing science-based, real-world solutions,” said GAIN Founding CEO Dr. Juan Jose Daboub. “Through this partnership, GAIN’s unique leadership on adaptation will bring together experts from the public and private sectors with a team of advanced scientists from one of the best schools in Latin America to determine the best way forward to measure people’s business resilience at the local level.”

GAIN y Tecnológico de Monterrey Trabajando Juntos para Mejorar el Grado de Adaptación de México

WASHINGTON, DC  Con el crecimiento poblacional y la expansión de las economías, cada vez se vuelven mas devastadores los efectos causados por las sequías, inundaciones, incendios, lluvia tardía y otras fuerzas globales. Aun cuando los gobiernos y las corporaciones multinacionales pueden ayudar en muchas partes del mundo a adaptarse, a menudo las empresas más pequeñas tienen capacidad de responder con mayor rapidez a los problemas locales, sobre todo en los países en desarrollo.

El Instituto para la Adaptación Global (GAIN), en colaboración con el Tecnológico de Monterrey, comenzaron un proyecto de un año de duración con el propósito de definir  cómo medianas y pequeñas empresas pueden prepararse mejor para el desarrollo de  sus operaciones y fortalecer la capacidad de preparación de las personas y comunidades. Ambas instituciones trabajarán con empresas en México y se concentrarán en sectores básicos, como son desarrollo humano, agricultura, agua y energía.

World Economic Forum Climate Change Council Members Announced: GAIN CEO to Chair and Raise Awareness of Adaptation

Miembros del GAC en el WEF Aplauden Nombramiento del Dr. Juan José Daboub para presidir y fomentar conciencia en Adaptación

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Jueves, 9 de agosto de 2012

WASHINGTON, DC - El Dr. Juan José Daboub, Director Gerente Fundador del Instituto para la Adaptación Global (GAIN), fue nombrado recientemente Presidente del Consejo de la Agenda Global (GAC) sobre Cambio Climático del Foro Económico Mundial (WEF).  También, se han incorporado al Consejo nuevos miembros representantes del sector privado, tales como Gary Lawrence, Vicepresidente y Director de Sostenibilidad de AECOMy Richard Saines, Socio y Director del Mercado Americano y Prácticas Ambientales sobre Cambio Climático de Baker & McKenzie.