Disasters impact millions across the Asia-Pacific. ADB’s Disaster Risk Management Action Plan focuses on reducing vulnerabilities.
Tag: disaster risk management
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IT Tool Improves Philippines’ Disaster Response and Resilience
The Philippines is a prime example of how digital technology can improve disaster response, resilience, and social protection.
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How UN’s “Early Warnings for All” Plan Can Improve Climate Resilience
UN's "Early Warnings for All" plan highlights the role of early warning systems in climate change adaptation and climate resilience.
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Networking and Collaboration Pathways for Disaster and Climate Resilience
Natural disasters are becoming frequent and intensifying worldwide. Cities and systems need to be more disaster and climate-resilient.
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Disaster Management Manual by PIARC
The PIARC Disaster Management Manual provides advice on effective and efficient disaster management strategies.
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Lessons Learned from Disasters in Tonga                 Â
Tonga's complex, compounding, and cascading disasters offer future lessons in building better resilience to natural hazards and disasters.
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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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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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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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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.