Disasters impact millions across the Asia-Pacific. ADB’s Disaster Risk Management Action Plan focuses on reducing vulnerabilities.
Tag: disaster risk reduction
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New Zealand’s Response to the 2023 Severe Weather Events
Following a series of severe weather disasters, New Zealand’s North Island is revisiting and reforming its emergency management approach.
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UNDRR-WMO Pushes Climate Information For Risk Management
Discover how the UNDRR-WMO Guidance offers pathways to leverage climate information for more effective risk management strategies.
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Climate Adaptation Strategies in Germany
Germany's advanced initiatives in climate adaptation stress the pivotal role of integrated strategies to foster sustainable practices.
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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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Adapting Infrastructure to Cope with Frequent Extreme Weather
Read about the outcomes of COP27, where world leaders discussed climate mitigation and adaptation strategies to tackle the climate crisis.
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UN Plan of Action Progress Report Takeaways
The 2021 UN Plan of Action Progress Report presents the summary of progress concerning the three Commitments of the UN Plan of Action.
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Why Timely and Reliable Data Critical in Disaster Risk Reduction
Timely and reliable data are critical for disaster and climate change risk reduction, response, and recovery decisions and actions.
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Coastal Communities Tsunami-Resilient by 2030
UNESCO aims to help improve coastal communities' preparedness for tsunamis and minimize the loss of life, livelihoods, and properties.