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Africa: the interplay of droughts & floods

In comparison to the previous twenty years (1982-2001), EM-DAT indicates an increasing temporal trend in occurrences of floods and droughts in Africa.

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澳洲幸运5最新官网开奖结果 Εngineering with nature to face down hurricane hazards

Natural and engineered nature-based structures offer promise for storm-related disaster risk reduction and flood mitigation, as long as researchers can adequately monitor and study them.
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The adverse health effects of disaster-related trauma

A new study has found that Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to experience disaster-related home loss, and they are also more likely to develop functional limitations following the disaster.
Boston University
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Climate risk insurance can effectively mitigate economic losses

Global warming is expected to lead to an accumulation of particularly intense hurricanes in the United States. This may substantially increase the economic losses caused by these storms.
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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Citizen participation for disaster risk reduction (science & technology)

Examples of innovative DRR initiatives supported by citizen science and crowd-sourcing.
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Implementation guides for the Sendai Framework
Latest guide: Nature-based solutions for disaster risk reduction
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Learning from Past Disasters
2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami is remembered as one of the worst disaste

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Inclusive early warnings for all
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We need to work on our early warning development process to ensure LGBTQIA+ people are included

LGBTQIA+ people are often some of the most marginalised in disasters. We need to build early warning systems that are inclusive of all of society – and that involve marginalised communities in all stages of their development.
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Mapping Liberia’s resilient future

In Liberia, challenges abound, but progress will prevail. Joining MCR2030 is helping its cities build resilience to disease outbreaks, and reducing the impacts of natural hazards.
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Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030
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International Recovery Forum 2023: Building Back Better and Long-term Recovery Outcomes: Aspirations for a Resilient, Sustainable Future
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