The Disaster Risk Financial and Insurance Program (DRFIP) help African countries become more financially prepared to face disasters.
Category: Disaster Management and Response
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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 making 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.
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Gaps in Drone Application in Disaster Response
A study examined over 600 research studies on drone applications, and the response-related research area lacks drone applications. Read more.
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How Asia and the Pacific Can Build Resilience
Disaster management and preparation in the Asia-Pacific significantly reduced fatalities and losses from natural and biological disasters.
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What Hinders Bangladeshis to Evacuate During Disasters
A study investigated the factors that influence the refuge-seeking and evacuating behaviours of people in Bangladesh during major cyclones.
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The Importance of Scaling Up Locally-led Climate Adaptation
Know the value of locally led climate adaptation actions and their implications for local communities' empowerment in adaptation efforts.