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| In the 02/28/2023 edition:
By Fiji Times on Feb 27, 2023 01:27 pm
People living with disabilities were given a boost via the disaster preparedness training conducted by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Fiji in partnership with France’s Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs.
By Idaho Capital Sun on Feb 27, 2023 01:24 pm
Standards adopted by FERC include freeze protection steps, better cold weather preparedness plans and requirements to identify freeze-prone equipment
By Mongabay on Feb 27, 2023 01:18 pm
Nine Indian states are among the top 50 most vulnerable regions, according to a recent global study that ranked 26,000 regions based on the climate vulnerability of their built-up area.
By Conversation Media Group, the on Feb 27, 2023 01:14 pm
The avian influenza epidemic has killed over 58 million birds in the U.S. Outbreaks of viruses like bird flu raise the spectre of another disease jumping from animals into humans – a process called spillover. But what can be done to stop it?
By The Hill on Feb 27, 2023 01:09 pm
On Feb. 3, a Norfolk Southern train carrying cancer-causing chemicals derailed near the small town of East Palestine in Ohio — resulting in a toxic explosion, large fire and an evacuation order. Hazardous waste pollution is devastating but not uncommon.
By London School of Economics and Political Science, the on Feb 24, 2023 05:13 pm
Global climate change governance is in extremely bad shape and remains toothless in the absence of an implementation mechanism to ensure compliance with the commitments made by wealthy nations.
By United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security on Feb 24, 2023 10:39 am
The “People’s Pathways to Climate Action – Climate Academy” 2023 is jointly organized by UNU-EHS and Munich Re Foundation (MRF) in collaboration with the UNFCCC. The International Organization on Migration (IOM) is a special partner for the 2023 academy.
By World Bank, the on Feb 24, 2023 10:33 am
A new board game will teach children about hurricane preparedness and safety through fun scenarios and questions. The game 'HURRYcane Run’ has been developed by the Student Support Services Division (SSSD) and UNICEF the Netherlands (UNICEF NL).
By Deutsche Welle on Feb 24, 2023 09:48 am
Estimating the cost of disasters is a tricky business and calculations can vary widely. Following the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, we examine some of the main methods used.
By The New Humanitarian on Feb 24, 2023 09:27 am
This month’s earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria have been called a “once-in-a-generation” disaster – one so devastating that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said it wasn’t possible to be prepared for them. Is that really true?
By Howden on Feb 24, 2023 09:18 am
The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is pleased to announce international insurance broker Howden as a new addition to its long list of private sector partners helping fight climate change in the Pacific.
By PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd on Feb 24, 2023 09:12 am
Historical dredging and wetland loss in New York City's Jamaica Bay have increased high-tide flooding in the area, according to a new study.
By Down To Earth on Feb 24, 2023 09:04 am
Significant proportion of urban dwellers who are poor and those whose living conditions do not provide adequate shelter from heat risks make Africa deserving special attention
By Climate Council of Australia on Feb 23, 2023 03:23 pm
Australia has long been referred to as a land of “drought and flooding rains”, prone to bushfires as well as intense rainfall events.
By South China Morning Post on Feb 23, 2023 02:35 pm
Human interference caused 80 per cent of increased flooding in river known as the ‘sorrow of China’, study of 12,000 years of data shows.
By Cebu Daily News on Feb 23, 2023 02:23 pm
An official of the Cebu City Planning and Development Office (CCPDO) has urged the city government to be more “proactive” and implement extra measures for earthquake preparedness and response.
By Overseas Development Institute on Feb 23, 2023 02:17 pm
On 6 February, two major earthquakes struck Türkiye and Syria, bringing widespread destruction to both countries. Scientists had issued warnings, but the scale of damage caused was never anticipated and had not been prepared for.
By University of Dundee on Feb 23, 2023 01:58 pm
The Eddleston Water Project is a living laboratory collecting evidence of the benefits of natural flood management techniques.
By Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici on Feb 23, 2023 01:58 pm
The call for proposals is open until February 27 for the most important European event on the topic of climate change adaptation. The upcoming ECCA 2023 will be held in Dublin on June 19-21, 2023 and organized within MAGICA project, coordinated by CMCC.
By Deutsche Welle on Feb 23, 2023 01:53 pm
Rebuilding after the disaster in Turkey and Syria will take years and cost billions. Following the example set by other earthquake-prone regions, can they recover and become more resilient?
By Florida State University News on Feb 23, 2023 01:48 pm
In a recent study, FSU researchers found that trauma and a host of psychosocial and physical challenges caused by Hurricane Michael are disproportionately affecting the region’s Black communities.
By United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific on Feb 23, 2023 01:43 pm
When intervals between large earthquakes are long, as is the case with many of Earth’s most dangerous faults, people often become increasingly unaware of the hazard and thus increasingly unprepared.
By University of Chicago on Feb 23, 2023 01:41 pm
Institute led dismantling and reconstruction of three monumental gates in danger of collapse
By PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd on Feb 23, 2023 01:28 pm
Between 2015 and 2017, Houston was impacted by three "500-year" flood events, including Hurricane Harvey, which caused unprecedented damage to its people and its infrastructure.
By European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites on Feb 23, 2023 01:13 pm
How innovative approaches to remote sensing data are improving understanding of floods, droughts and the challenges posed by climate change.
By International Water Management Institute on Feb 23, 2023 12:50 pm
The Zambia Drought Monitoring System (ZADMS), developed by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) for Zambia’s Ministry of Agriculture will provide all the information needed to effectively manage drought.
By International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on Feb 22, 2023 08:02 pm
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is hosting the 2023 Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Implementation Workshop and Training at the IFRC headquarters building
By Live-Mint/Hindustan Times, HT Media Limited on Feb 22, 2023 02:07 pm
Temperatures in seven states, including Punjab, a major grower of wheat, are at levels usually seen in mid-March.
By University of Auckland on Feb 22, 2023 02:05 pm
As some of Aotearoa’s most seismically vulnerable buildings wait for upgrades, researchers say well-designed programmes to facilitate these potentially life-saving works should be prioritised.
By Middle East Eye on Feb 22, 2023 01:41 pm
The destruction in Turkey and Syria shows the urgent need to invest in emergency preparedness across the region.
By United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia on Feb 22, 2023 01:28 pm
A new policy brief issued today by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) urges swift and united action to address the protracted crisis caused by the 2023 February Syria earthquakes.
By Conversation Media Group, the on Feb 22, 2023 11:23 am
During Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle the poor management of exotic plantations – primarily pine – has again led to extensive damage in Tairāwhiti.
By Environment & Energy Publishing on Feb 22, 2023 11:11 am
A new research found that ocean and nearshore disturbances caused by extreme weather events have exposed “hot spots” along the transglobal cable network, increasing the risk of internet outages.
By Context on Feb 22, 2023 11:07 am
Rising seas, droughts fuelled by climate change, dam building and overdevelopment are causing a coastal crisis in Tunisia. In the Maghreb, Tunisia acutely hit by coastal erosion. Rising seas, dams and development cited as main drivers.
By Anticipation Hub on Feb 22, 2023 11:02 am
Farmers in southern Kenya recently harvested a variety of crops that were planted as part of an anticipatory action initiative by the Kenya Red Cross Society. This is now helping their families to cope with the impacts of a prolonged drought.
By Euronews on Feb 22, 2023 10:55 am
When an earthquake strikes, the priority for rescue teams is to save lives. But there is also the need to preserve historical heritage. And the way in which ancient buildings survive can also provide many lessons as authorities look to rebuild.
By University of Birmingham on Feb 22, 2023 10:49 am
Recent events in Turkey and Syria demonstrate the devastating effects of earthquakes. How can technology improve quake detection?
By Conversation Media Group, the on Feb 22, 2023 10:07 am
It’s almost a year since floods devastated parts of Ipswich in Southeast Queensland. Over the course of four days (February 25-28 2022), Ipswich received 682 millimetres of rain and the Bremer River rose to 16.72m in the centre of the city.
By FloodList on Feb 22, 2023 09:48 am
Insurers in Germany have warned that new homes continue to be built in flood-risk areas in the country. In the last 23 years, over 32,000 residential buildings have been constructed in high-risk areas.
By Conversation Media Group, the on Feb 21, 2023 03:58 pm
Given the death toll, it’s important we consider the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle sensitively. But we must also begin looking into the history of land-use and planning decisions in areas worst hit by landslides.
By United Nations Development Programme - Headquarters on Feb 21, 2023 03:43 pm
In the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, straddling the equator, is the picturesque atoll nation of Kiribati.
By China Economic Net, Economic Daily on Feb 21, 2023 03:25 pm
In 2020-21, Pakistan experienced its worst locust outbreak in nearly three decades, causing severe crop yield reduction or even total failure in many areas. According to the FAO, desert locusts affected 38 percent of Pakistan’s land area.
By Research For Social Advancement on Feb 21, 2023 03:21 pm
In REFSA’s latest research brief, researchers investigate the ways in which climate change affects Malaysian cities, and how sustainable urbanisation measures which take on a whole-of-society approach can enhance the resilience of our cities.
By Scienceline on Feb 21, 2023 11:56 am
Delayed evacuation orders and a dearth of Spanish-language weather programming left many in the Hispanic community unprepared
By British Broadcasting Corporation on Feb 21, 2023 11:35 am
Scotland is one of the first countries in the world to stump up cash for "loss and damage" caused by climate change in poorer countries.
By ETH Zurich on Feb 21, 2023 11:23 am
Many regions have suffered from heatwaves in recent years. But exactly how these form is still a matter of debate. Two researchers at ETH Zurich have now found a nuanced answer. |
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