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2022

Reducing flood risk by effective use of flood-peak polders: A case study of the Tisza River

Between 1998 and 2006 a series of extreme flood events took place on the Tisza River and its tributaries. In Hungary, this triggered the development of flood-peak polders as a more cost-efficient solution of defense compared to raising the dikes.
Journal of Flood Risk Management (Wiley)
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Hungary climate resilience policy indicator

Hungary’s annual average temperature rose 1.15°C between 1907 and 2017, outpacing the global average temperature change (+0.9°C). Its warming rate has increased significantly over the last four decades, with summertime warming particularly strong.
International Energy Agency
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Documents and publications
2019

Applicability of a combined drought index to monitoring drought in Jordan

The present study explores and evaluates the potential of using a combined drought index (CDI) based on precipitation (PDI), temperature (TDI), and vegetation (VDI) drought indices, to characterize drought variability and trends in Jordan based on 1-, 2-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month timescales.
National University of Public Service, Hungary
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Governance

Sendai Framework Focal Point

Sendai Focal PointNational Directorate General for Disaster Management
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Hungary National Platform
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National policies and plans

Policies and plans
2008

Hungary national climate strategy 2008 - 2025

Climate change is a risk threatening both the Hungarian society and the national economy, and forces action. Multiple analyses suggest that our natural values, water resources, flora and fauna, forests, agricultural production yields, buildings

Hungary - government
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Documents and publications
2015

Hungary: National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2013-2015)

The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the 2013-15 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and the ISDR partnership.
National Directorate General for Disaster Management
Documents and publications
2013

Hungary: National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2011-2013)

The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2011-13 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and the ISDR partnership.
National Directorate General for Disaster Management
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