Rizwan Akbar Ali and Dr Sandeeka Mannakkara, discuss Pakistan's worst disaster and future of disaster management in the article they co-wrote.
Category: Climate Change
What Does the Climate Emergency Declaration of NZ Councils Mean?
The New Zealand Government declared a climate change emergency on 2 December 2020 and committed to a carbon-neutral government by 2025.
Climate Change and Communicating Risks Effectively
A paper discusses climate change's uncertainty and the role of communicating the risk when preparing for long-term climate risk response.
Australia Passed its Climate Change Bill
Australia’s lower house passed its Climate Change Bill into law – the country’s first climate change legislation in 11 years.
Alaska’s Dilemma – Fight Climate Change and Drilling Oil
Alaskans may not dispute the science, but they disagree on what to do about it, as oil and gas generate a big chunk of the state's revenue.
Warm Climate Means More Floods in Pakistan
Pakistan's floods have led to an overwhelming loss and damage to the country. A warmer climate means more catastrophic floods are coming.
Research Says Droughts Can Release More CO2
Simulated droughts in grasslands and shrublands reduce growth and CO2 absorptions - a concerning climate change issue.
National Climate Adaptation Plans and their Importance
The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process is a meaningful way that countries can build their resilience to climate change impacts.
Is Climate Change Pushing the Earth to Disastrous Tipping Points?
Climate tipping points (CTPs) are a source of growing scientific, policy, and public concern. Are we heading beyond the warming threshold?
What Extreme Climate Events Worldwide Tell Us?
Can this year's sequence of extreme events be blamed on climate change? Are climate predictions accurate? Read the article to know more.