Countries with the same issues can use this report as a reference and basis for their climate adaptation and post-disaster recovery program.
Category: Disaster Management and Response
Addressing the Environmental Crisis Can Boost the Economy
The World Economic Forum (WEF) report presents that environment nurture could create jobs and business opportunities.
Improved Predictions of Mega-storms Will Help Communities Prepare
Improved early warning systems can benefit other areas in the world to help them build resilience against climate shocks, like mega-storms.
Venice Has Constructed a Flood Barrier as an Adaptation to Flooding
The Moses Dam is a wise investment for Venice to build resilience and protect its residents and tourism industry from damages that frequent flooding causes.
E-learning Courses for Hazard Warning Launched
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has developed E-learning courses for the Common Alerting Protocol used in warning the public of hazards.
Managing Impacts of El Niño and Climate-Related Droughts
The summary report, "Early warning systems and managing the effects of El Niño" discusses the dominant role of El Niño in driving drought globally.
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Implementation Report
This report outlines how the Member States are monitoring their implementation of the Sendai Framework that has seven targets and 38 indicators.
Climate Change Adaptation Practices in South Asia Countries
The report contains a stocktake of climate adaptation done in the region focusing on five countries – Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Study Reveals How Asian Cities Are Adapting to Climate Change
A study that Hari Bansha Dulal of the Virginia Department of Social Services conducted investigates how cities in Asia are adapting to climate change.
Highway Research Looks Into Asset Management Approaches in Evaluating Damages
This NCHRP synthesis series report focuses on the application of asset management approaches in doing evaluations of roads, highways, and bridges.