Inclusion

This paper discusses the disaster-related health risks of older people in Hong Kong, and presents key policy recommendations for better protection of this vulnerable group. It is worth noting that several key messages have been highlighted in the paper

This briefing paper offers a lens through which the earthquake relief and recovery efforts can be viewed in the context of the protection, enjoyment, and promotion of the human rights of LGBT people.

Climate change is increasing the frequency and strength of some types of extreme weather in the United States, particularly heat waves. Last summer the U.S. Southwest experienced life-threatening heat waves, which are especially dangerous for elderly people and other vulnerable populations.

This report uses interview data collected from public health departments and aging-in-place efforts — specifically, from coordinators of age-friendly communities and village executive directors — to explore how current aging-in-place efforts can be

This toolkit aims to bring together those involved in aging-in-place support and those involved in disaster resilience efforts to improve the ability of older adults to withstand and rebound from the effects of natural and human-caused disasters. The

Heatwaves are Australia’s deadliest natural hazard, but a recent survey has found that many vulnerable people do not have plans to cope with extreme heat. 45% of those at risk – including the elderly, ill and very young – do not proactively respond to heatwave warnings as they do not think it necessary or do not know what to do.

In 2004, a tsunami devastated much of the Indonesian city of Banda Aceh. Research found that reconstruction in the coastal zone has unintentionally exacerbated this segregation: now many lower-income newcomers rent rebuilt houses that higher-income tsunami survivors do not wish to occupy.

As climate change brings more heat extremes around the world, slums are particularly affected in many places, scientists say. The elderly and children are especially vulnerable , with many households headed by older people, who may be watching grandchildren as parents work elsewhere.