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Cover and source: Green Risk-Informed Resilient Development Corps
By delving into the anatomy of traditional houses in Jodphur, this report offers valuable insights which can be incorporated into contemporary building practices, creating a more sustainable and climate-resilient Jodhpur and cities around the world.
Cover and source: Conciliation Resources
This paper is based on the experience of peace and climate change programming in the Bangsamoro, in the Philippines, Karamoja in Uganda, and Kashmir examining the junction of climate change and conflict.
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This study uses the ASPIRE tool to evaluate the readiness and effectiveness of social protection systems in India, identifying gaps and opportunities to improve anticipatory measures and climate resilience.
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This article provides a methodology to estimate possible extreme changes in seasonal rainfall for the coming decades. It demonstrates this methodology using Indian summer monsoon rainfall as an example.
Cover and source: Global Earthquake Model Foundation
This seismic risk profile of India, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.
Cover and source: Leh Nutrition Project
This report details a unique high altitude water harvesting and conservation technique from the cold desert of Ladakh, Indian Himalayas called artificial glaciers.
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This document aims to present a selection of case studies from India and other countries showing how Shock-Responsive Social Protection approaches have been used in response to disasters and shocks.
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The paper aims to highlight the urgency and importance of including risk assessment rising from natural hazards within bridge management to render

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