Scientists from the government and research institutes have gathered to work on Chennai’s flood forecasting system to mitigate flood losses.
Category: Disaster Management and Response
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The UNDRR’s Special Report on Drought 2021
The UNDRR special port on drought explores the current understanding of drought risk, its drivers and how the world is exposed and vulnerable.
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Severe Flooding Hits NZ and European Countries
In less than two months apart, torrential rains swept across the country and brought with it record floods that devastated properties.
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Vietnam’s Health Sector’s Risk and Climate Adaptation
A study looks at Vietnam’s climate change health risk, its citizens' vulnerability, and the capacity to manage and adapt to these risks.
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Landslide and Disaster Preparedness in Japan
Climate change makes extreme weather events happen more frequently, but Japan is no stranger to landslides, flooding, and managing disasters.
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Climate Adaptation through Reframing Strategic Managed Retreat
Managed retreat involves deploying available resources and support for communities to achieve a desirable climate adaptation future.
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Climate Adaptation Capacity Study of Eastern Mindanao Philippines
The study examined the communities’ adaptive capacity to floods and landslides, revealing the inherent resilience of people.
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Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Models Critical for Climate Action
There is a need to develop next-generation climate models that can be used for climate adaptation and mitigation actions.
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Report Shows Climate Emergency Factor in Displacement
Read the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees released a new data visualization, "Displaced on the frontlines of climate change."
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How Can Governments Prepare for and Manage High Impact Risks
Governments need to adequately invest in pre-emptive measures to enhance resilience and prepare for extreme climate events and threats.