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The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Earth Observation for Sustainable Development Climate Resilience (EO4SD CR) has released a new brochure providing an overview of its work supporting Monrovia’s Integrated Development Project (MIDP). MIDP has applied EO

The 2014–15 Ebola epidemic took a devastating human and economic toll on three West African countries, of which Liberia was perhaps the hardest hit. The pathways through which the crisis affected economic activity in these largely agrarian societies

In this ‘Social Science in Epidemics’ series, different aspects of past disease outbreaks are reviewed in order to identify social science ‘entry points’ for preparedness and response activities. This brief draws out some recommendations for Ebola

This National Climate Change Policy and Response Strategy was developed to guide national response measures in addressing climate change. The strategy further provides guidance on integrating climate change issues into national development planning

This National Disaster Management Policy seeks:

  • To create a foundation for the development of an effective and functional legal, institutional framework and good governance for disaster risk management (DRM);
  • To provide the basis for sound DRM

This paper aims to share reflections and learning about the urban nature of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak by looking at the case of the urban informal settlement of West Point, Monrovia, Liberia. In doing so, it aims to improve future urban

This report reviews the availability of data in Liberia to report against the indicators recommended to measure the global targets of the Sendai Framework, and identify current gaps.

This publication includes case studies that demonstrate the courage and skills of women who have taken up leadership roles in different resilience-building initiatives across Africa and Asia. While it is important to understand women’s vulnerability to

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