Malaysia

For countries in Southeast Asia that mainly rely on surface water as their water resource, changes in weather patterns and hydrological systems due to climate change will cause severely decreased water resource availability. Warm weather triggers more

This paper argues that there is a need for a new policy framing that Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) investment is imperative that will generate dividends for governments and society at large. Under the auspice of the Sendai Framework for disaster risk

This study uncovers the potential of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) from the perspective of indigenous communities in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, and explores how TEK helps them to observe and respond to local climate change. The results indicated

This report looks at the additional benefits that climate action delivers, and how cities can utilise these in their decision-making processes. The report argues that climate policies that promote co-benefits (that tackle climate change whilst also

This study was conducted to gauge the extent at which community leadership mediates the relationship between community resilience elements (community engagement, community education, and community awareness) and community preparedness.

This biennial publication features the latest research and activities from the Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. This issue includes articles on:

• Flood hazard assessment in Pakistan;
• Youth

The Institute of Public Policy and Development (IPPD) commissioned The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) to produce an in-depth study that combines city-level resilience scores with qualitative insight from experts. Covering Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City

Malaysia is frequently affected by the annual flooding event caused by the seasonal monsoon which accounts for significant losses. Flood risk, exposure and damage potential are increasing, causing the level of poverty and vulnerability to rise. The annual