Cultural heritage

Retrofitting all schools and better protecting tourist infrastructure are two urgent priorities to rebuild a safer Nepal, according to a new report released today that evaluates the damage caused by the twin earthquakes that hit the Kathmandu Valley on 25 April 2015, killing 8,800 people and destroying half a million houses and 50,000 classrooms.

Countries should strive to protect their heritage sites from natural and man-made hazards, according to experts aiming to advance Europe’s implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

This briefing paper encapsulates the views and perception of indigenous peoples in Asia on the impacts of climate change, their vulnerabilities and responding mitigation policy measures. It conveys the vast knowledge of indigenous peoples on ecology

This report describes a holistic approach to urban planning for sustainability and disaster risk reduction of historic settlements (an evolution from the conventional Master Planning approach). The idea is to mainstream culture (heritage) in larger urban

This book adopts an interdisciplinary approach to explore the cultural dimension of disasters, with contributions from leading international experts within the field. Section I provides discussion of theoretical considerations and practical research to

This report represents the review of the state of knowledge on the performance of natural and nature-based infrastructure as compiled from existing literature and participant input obtained during an expert workshop. It provides an accessible summary of

Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International, 3(3): 1-14, 2015; Article no. JGEESI. 19016. DOI:10.9734/JGEESI/2015/19016

This study highlights and documents indigenous weather forecasting knowledge of the people of the Higher

Recalling destruction of Hurricane Katrina, Sarah Mack, who had been working as an environmental scientist pre-Katrina, in a lightbulb moment, said 'we could do whatever we want within our system but it isn’t going to do a lot of good unless we address the coastal land loss.' Mack wants more private enterprises to incorporate coastal restoration into their business models. Louisana's Coastal Master Plan plan addresses key issues of flood protection, natural processes, coastal habitats, cultural heritage and the working coast...