Resilience building happens when cities respond to their challenges and problems. The Asia-Pacific Resilience Prospectus looks into how this can be done.
Category: Disaster Management and Response
FAO Report Cites Food Security Risk Due to Climatic Extremes and Other Factors
The Food Agriculture Organization of the United Nations provides a quarterly report on the major disasters that threaten food security and agriculture...
Thailand is Facing Drought Disaster Due to Changing Climate Patterns
Changing climate patterns in Thailand has led to irregular rainfall which causes the droughts. Experts advise long-term climate adaptation plan is needed.
Vanuatu Gets $10M from WB for Climate Adaptation and Disaster Resilience
Vanuatu, one of the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Pacific, is prone to natural disasters and the consequences of climate change, needs help.
Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management in the Pacific
The Compendium has 40 case studies on climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, and climate change resilience in the Pacific.
Integrating Climate Actions and Disaster Risk Management in the Pacific
Countries vulnerable to climate change disasters can reference the FRDP document in creating their climate adaptation and resilience program.
Disaster Management and Response in the Philippines
The Philippines is a populous and disaster-prone country. Managing disaster risks, preparedness and response require great effort and commitment.