Tonga's complex, compounding, and cascading disasters offer future lessons in building better resilience to natural hazards and disasters.
Category: Disaster Management and Response
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Studying Cyclones for Better Disaster Response in Bangladesh
A study on cyclones in Bangladesh seeks to know the hazards, probability and intensity and determine risks to life and infrastructure.
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Coastal Cities and Settlements’ Climate Change Adaptation and Vulnerabilities
IPCC WGII AR6 Cross-Chapter Paper 2 is on climate change impacts and risks to coastal cities by the sea, our key climate adaptation areas.
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Tonga Can Learn from Fiji’s Rehabilitation Efforts
Tongans are still recovering from the devastation from the January 15 underground volcanic eruption. They can learn from Fiji's experience.
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Disaster Risk Finance a Critical Climate Adaptation Solution in Africa
The Disaster Risk Financial and Insurance Program (DRFIP) help African countries become more financially prepared to face disasters.
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Impacts of Super Typhoons and Climate Change
Super typhoons are the most violent weather events, causing high losses in lives and properties. Extreme weather is linked to climate change.
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Effects of Volcanic Eruptions on the Climate
The world witnessed Cumbre Vieja volcano on Spain's La Palma Island, inactive for 50 years, erupt. What are the climate impacts?
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Climate Resilience Needed in Southeast Asia
Climate change threatens Southeast Asian countries. A study features climate resilience suggestions for vulnerable countries.
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Climate Adaptation through Country Hydromet Diagnostics
Efficient, high-quality climate, weather, hydrological, and environmental information services assist in creating climate adaptation programs.
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Recognising Women Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction
The Women's International Network on Disaster Reduction will award two women for exemplary leadership role in disaster risk reduction.