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Iberian coastal cities are subject to significant risks in the next decades due to climate change-induced sea-level rise. These risks are quite uncertain depending on several factors. This article estimate s potential economic damage in 62 Iberian coastal

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction provides several guidelines that countries should follow. Still, some scientific papers discussed the limitations, difficulties, and strategies in the implementation of these guidelines. The objective of

Inner‐city pluvial flooding is characterised by major uncertainties, often making response problematic. We explore this in London, Lisbon, and Rotterdam, through ex post document analysis and semi‐structured interviews. Traditional uncertainty analysis

Heat stress and forest fires are often considered highly correlated hazards as extreme temperatures play a key role in both occurrences. This commonality can influence how civil protection and local responders deploy resources on the ground and could lead

The purpose of this book is to document a number of case studies from different regions of the world pursuing disaster risk reduction through preparedness, mitigation, emergency response, and recovery activities. The volume contains 14 chapters divided

Climate change and extreme temperatures pose increasing challenges to individuals and their health with older adults being one of the most vulnerable groups. The aim of this paper is to better understand the roles that tangible assets (e.g., physical or

Com o QEPiC, aprovado pela presente resolução, são emanadas orientações e é estabelecido um quadro integrado, complementar e articulado de instrumentos de política climática no horizonte 2030. Pretende -se instituir uma abordagem mais dinâmica de

Protocol on technical cooperation and mutual assistance in the field of civil defence. Signed at Evora on 9 March 1992.

For the purposes of this protocol, scientific and technical cooperation be tween the two countries may include the following:

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